Ricky Baker

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What do people think of when they see an orphan or knowing somebody who is an orphan? Ricky Baker was born an orphan and was moved to many different foster care homes.He was also a delinquent boy who was capable of committing crimes, later on in life he was sent to a juvenile prison, but luckily he was soon later given to a couple that went by the names of Hector and Bella. Ricky stays with them for sometime and eventually Bella had past away, Later in the movie Ricky and Hec team up with each other to help Ricky escape from the welfare people (people that want to capture Ricky Baker). Ricky Baker demonstrates Determination,Loyalty and Adventurous characteristics, these qualities allow a strong relationship between Ricky and Hector, …show more content…

It’s mostly effective and funny, though not every moment works entirely – especially when the film cuts away to Paula (Rachel House), the lead pursuer and one of the only roles to play her part with too much exaggeration and relish, which doesn’t match the understated tone of the other characters. The film is also divided into chapters, which serves little purpose other than to give away details about upcoming events, as if intent on spoiling rather than …show more content…

There are also clashes with a trio of incompetent, local hunters, though the conflict is quite minimal. The levity is high and the severity of their situation is rarely realized, though the purpose is a lighthearted adventure rather than an action-packed chase. Baker and Hec prove to be an amusing duo, presenting a blithe collision of cultures and ages and attitudes, while dually serving as relatable underdogs against unstoppable forces of governmental imposition. In the end, the film is a small one, even with a brief, weightier meditation on the unfortunate state of orphaned children, and the notion of comprehending consequences for a child without an understanding of potential or the future. It’s still entertaining, despite the seldomness with which it grazes

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