LA UNDERCOVER | Crime Drama Feature Film Teaser (2023)
LA Undercover (2023) | Full Trailer | Starring Omar Cook, Clay Cureton, and Adonis Armstrong
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LA Undercover Movie Starring Omar Cook, Clay Cureton, Adonis Armstrong, and Queen Ajima
SYNOPSIS
Corey Shaw is a rookie cop in the LAPD with his intentions set on bettering his community. As crime ramps up in LA, Corey must go undercover to take down a cold-blooded crime-lord, Kevin "Keys" Lyles. With everything on the line, Corey battles between maintaining his relationship, doing his job, and staying true to his identity.
Omar Cook in LA Undercover
CREDITS
Directors: Omar Cook, Adonis Armstrong
Writer: Omar Cook, Adonis Armstrong
Producers: Omar Cook, Adonis Armstrong, Christian Del Rio
Assistant Director: Justin Makalii
Director of Photography: Christian Del Rio
Clay Cureton in LA Undercover
Cast
Omar Cook - “Corey Shaw/Dray Jacobs”
Clay Cureton - “Keys”
Adonis Armstrong - “Ty”
Ajima Cole - “Sierra Morgan”
Dustin Harnish - “Ivan”
Brandon Paul Johnson - Captain Drew Wright
Shala White - Detective Rodgers
Marcus Palmer - Detective Jackson
Sydney Martin - Nicole
Gentel Sharrie - Kim Chapman
Akin Coley - Strap
Akin Coley in LA Undercover
critic reviews
“The performances in the film are top-notch, particularly from the lead actor Cook who perfectly captures the nuances of Shaw’s character. He brings a sense of vulnerability and humanity to the role that makes the audience root for him throughout the film. The villain, Kevin “Keys” Lyles, played by the fantastic Clay Cureton, is equally impressive. He is terrifying and menacing, and his performance adds depth to the film.”
“The editing and sound are top-notch. I’m excited to see what Cook and Armstrong have coming next. It takes great discipline to tell your story and stop when it’s done (I’m referring to the sixty-minute runtime). There’s no fluff in this film.”
“Cook and Armstrong have delivered a wonderful independent movie and are quickly becoming a voice that deserves to be heard by a much larger audience.”
“The story is well-crafted and keeps the audience engaged throughout the entire film, with plot twists and turns that are both unexpected and satisfying. The film also delves into the complexities of being a cop and the moral dilemmas that come with the job. It explores the themes of identity, loyalty and the blurred line between good and evil. The screenplay is well-written and the pacing is just right, making for a film that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.”
“Cook and Armstrong’s fleshing out of their characters including Keys, Corey, and his wife Sierra with sensitivity rather than focusing on the thug archetype that has become commonplace in recent similar movies has made their film more in the vein of Ryan Coogler’s output.”
“For me, it’s just exciting to see the progression of Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong as filmmakers. I have had the pleasure of reviewing several of their short films and what’s clear is they take their craft very seriously. There’s a vision in the kind of stories they write and how they want to tell them — even with the budget they’ve been given. They’ve also got a solid ensemble to pull from. The best part is that these guys are evolving, and LA Undercover is their first feature film.”
“Cook and his partner in crime Armstrong (co-writer and director) seem to be creating a great team with original and independent films and I feel it won’t be long until they are given a chance with a bigger budget and I for one, can’t wait to watch.”
“Omar Cook plays undercover cop Corey Shaw, and his multi-layered performance exudes every-man charisma; the actor’s twitchy-yet-robust physicality while undercover makes for a consistently engaging point of contrast to his earnest looks towards his partner and the genuine fear he feels when he’s able to reflect on his sacrifices while at home.”
“LA Undercover is the kind of film we appreciate the most at Film Threat. There’s this belief that Hollywood still owns specific genres, and filmmakers like Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong prove that the tools are available to tell exciting stories with little to no money.”
“Although I’ve highlighted the acting of Cureton and Cook, it’s fair to say that the entire cast is really strong, with each one delivering their dialogue with an authenticity that feels truthful and urgent. There is a genuine naturalism to the performances that suggest the cast is not merely ‘acting’ but actually living these lives.”
