Review of Carlos (2010) by Navybean — 30 Dec 2012
I'm shocked by the high ratings. I saw the short version, so maybe that has something to do with it, but this movie was ALL TALK.
You have no idea who Carlos is, other than a glory seeker with an un-articulated affinity to a cause. There are lots of scenes with talking but there is nothing behind them. Carlos is as ineffable at the end as the beginning. The OPEC scene and the scene with the Venezuelan student's apartment are decent, but made even more stark by the nothingness that happens for the rest of the film. And you get the feeling things are going on off camera, but you get no feeling for why anyone would treat this guy with ANY respect much less risk providing him sanctuary.
Maybe the 5 hour thing is better, but I could never bring myself to sit through it. A waste of three hours.
This review of Carlos (2010) was written by Navybean on 30 Dec 2012.
Carlos has generally received very positive reviews.
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