Review of Bella (2007) by Lewisp. — 27 Oct 2007
If you're a non-critical person who falls for tear-jerkers, then you might like this flick. But when you look at it objectively, you've got to realize that there's not much to it. The central plot device doesn't make sense.
The main character ends up accidentally running over a child who darts in front of his car. We learn that he was an up and coming star soccer player and because of this tragic incident his career is ruined.
We're told that he goes to jail for "involuntary manslaughter". If it was an accident, how could he have been charged with any crime at all? During the accident scene, it's not suggested in any way that the main character was impaired or negligent but nonetheless he's charged with a crime.
It's this lack of attention to detail that tells us that the story doesn't ring true in the least. The tragic accident is glossed over as if it's a footnote and it's the central incident pushing the drama forward in the film.
I usually feel that the NY Times Reviewers are too soft on movies in general. But this time they got it completely right.
This review of Bella (2007) was written by Lewisp. on 27 Oct 2007.
Bella has generally received positive reviews.
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