I gave it three stars only because of the actors, quality film used and the West Oakland light weight hood scenery. However, at this moment I'm almost done watching it. Now, the way the slang was worded threw up red flags left and right because we do not talk like that, so that prompted me to look up who was this square from Tha Town who wrote this, and as a screenplay writer myself I had to find out. When I saw it was two white boys I was like oh yeah I see why now. This movie could've been lit ONLY IF the writing wasn't insulting to those of us from it and walked it and talked it. White boys trying to tell a story lol about us from it, smh, man nothing is authentic about it when you can't keep it one thou wow through out. Giving these white boys money to put this out, when there are Black authentic writers such as myself who grew up in Oakland with stories. Stop trying to capitalize off of our struggle and write about what you know, lived and how you talk it. Culture Vultures.

I've seen this movie at least 7 times, and every time it was like seeing it for the first. Great movie, well put together, you forget that it's an indie film, the story develops in a timely fashion, and the plot twist keep you guessing. If you are a fan of the urban coming of age tales such as Boyz in da Hood or Menace II Society Licks is definitely worth a watch.

​​I've brought numerous friends to see this film and they've all loved. Anyone who has seen the trailer is instantly addicted and can't wait to see the film for themselves. Being an Oakland native the references to non-tourist bay area locations and use of local music also adds to the lure of the film, but is only a great additive. Licks is for sure a cult classic in the making.​

"D" (Stanley Doe Hunt) gets shot during a corner store robbery as his driver Ty (Devon Libran) panics and drives off. After doing two years in the pen, D gets out to a world that hasn't changed. He does not want to go back to prison. The gang life is not for him, but he sees no way out. His old girlfriend is strung out and may or may not have his baby. Ty is still on the lam as his old gang is looking for him.

This is another gang member wanting to do good. Mom and MLK are influences. The church attempts to help and he gets encouragement from his parole officer. However we don't know what road "D" takes until the closing scene.

Guide: F-word. Groping. No nudity.