Review of Ballast (2008) by Movie2187 — 03 Jan 2012
With no hip hop soundtrack or flashy editing, Ballast is one of the truest portraits of family dynamics and seemingly real characters (which is hard to find in hollywood's portrayal of black people) This film is completely absorbing and natural and never falls into independent filmmaking stereotypes neither (sure, it's quiet but it is for a reason rather than using silence as a cover up for a lack of ideals) Also the cinematography is amazing, no shaky "indie" camera work.
It proves that just because a film has no budget it does not have to look like it.
This review of Ballast (2008) was written by Movie2187 on 03 Jan 2012.
Ballast has generally received positive reviews.
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