Review of Chop Shop (2008) by Tom K — 23 Oct 2009
There are scenes in Chop shop that will stay with me. They are burned in my frontal lobe. Lonely NY subway trains working their way by Shea Stadium and the unfortunate life our protagonist, Ale, finds himself living covered in lagoons of rain water and expectant motorists.
His fascinating, humble life and triumphant spirit working its way through urban decay speak to many aspects of the social problems in America. He does what he needs to do to survive. There are more social/moral questions than one can count on both hands that unravel throughout this epic film (not a movie, kids).
The style of filmmaking lends a certain voyeuristic quality into adolescent life-- like a more sophisticated, and well-executed cousin of Larry Clark's Kids. If you are not interested in this fascinating characters as they live mundane lives on the lowest rung of American culture...check your pulse.
This review of Chop Shop (2008) was written by Tom K on 23 Oct 2009.
Chop Shop has generally received positive reviews.
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