Review of Middle of Nowhere (2008) by Jim H — 02 Jul 2015
A woman suspends her life to support her imprisoned husband.
There is without a doubt something profound, personal, and authentic about this film, which is to the credit of Emayatzy Corinealdi and writer/director Ava DuVernay, but the plot is plodding and slowly rendered. it's hard to make an exciting film about waiting, so part of the film's problem is the story it's trying to tell. Nevertheless, the film has important things to say about gender roles, race relations, and personal growth.
Overall, Middle of Nowhere tries to rend the most out of its actors and story, but the film's pace ultimately dooms it.
This review of Middle of Nowhere (2008) was written by Jim H on 02 Jul 2015.
Middle of Nowhere has generally received positive reviews.
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