Alien at the Movies

 Boogie

It’s a coming of age story for an Asian American boy from the hood with big NBA dreams. Alfred Chin (Taylor Takahashi) is a basketball talent & the son of Chinese immigrants living in Queens. He goes by his stripper name “Boogie”. He is under great pressure dealing with his volatile parents, a new girlfriend, his coach, a cross town rival, & “uncle” Melvin. Writer/director Eddie Huang reveals growing up Chinese in America & glimpses into Chinese culture. This predictable but entertaining film climaxes at the big game. 

Alien gives it 3 “City Prep vs Brooklyn at the Barracks” stars out of 4.