Review of Beasts of No Nation (2015) by Matt G — 09 Jan 2016
It's like Come and See if it were co-directed by Alfonso Cuaron and (early) David Gordon Green. Spectacular visuals. Real, gruesome gun battles in the forest. Idris Elba is pure power in this. Like some fatherly version of Jim Jones and Che Guevara.
Heartwrenching and harrowing, but also, at times, melodramatic. The score is sub par in parts and it negatively affects the pacing, among other things. Also, gives "Kids with Guns" by Gorillaz a whole new context.
This review of Beasts of No Nation (2015) was written by Matt G on 09 Jan 2016.
Beasts of No Nation has generally received very positive reviews.
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