Review of Short Eyes (1977) by Adam C — 03 Jun 2010

Short eyes may be one of the most intense and exciting film about prison life out there. It is a truly brutal tale of prison life that gives you detailed insight in the world of these men. What really makes the film work is the realism of it all.

There was not one second when I did not question the authenticity of the film. Sometimes it was hard to believe that these were actors on the screen. The whole film pays more like a documentary. The dialogue is sadistically rough here and delivered perfectly by the cast.

All this tension and grittiness builds up until the shockingly powerful ending. This is not a film for the squeamish but a worthwhile drama to be sure.