Review of Abel (2010) by Diane J — 10 Jan 2011
Pretty impressive for an actor's first film as director. The feel of the family in that house was deftly evoked. And I really liked the central conceit of the film. The kid was really good.
It was the scriptwriting, particularly the plotting, that seemed inexperienced. Despite the film only being 1hr25, it felt like a one-hour TV drama stretched out. Too many of the scenes with Abel playing father were too similar. I was asked to wryly chuckle too many times. Its excursion into Oedipal territory didn't really go anywhere.
Interesting that it was such a huge hit in Mexico - it obviously has a lot of local resonance.
This review of Abel (2010) was written by Diane J on 10 Jan 2011.
Abel has generally received positive reviews.
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