Two words: gritty realism (think 'The Wire'). It strips all of the glamour that you come to expect from a Gangsta film. The narration seems frantic and loose, which will turn some people off. However, its a hard hitting film that highlights the impact on a place controlled by the Camorra. I can't call it a masterpiece, but it's certainly among the best of this year. A more detailed review is coming.
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Something about it just doesn't sit right with me. Maybe it looks too third world or something. I don't know. I appreciate gritty realism, but there's only a certain amount that works sometimes. This looks like it was shot on a hand-held camera 100% of the time. I mean, it could be great and worth a viewing, as I have made a point of seeing at least one of the Foreign Language entries every year, and this one looks like the best of them. Who knows, maybe I should give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteWhere is this set? Italy? Somewhere else?
Naples, Italy, I believe.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to it, I love mafia movies.