Review of Cinema Verite (2011) by Ws W — 10 Apr 2015
Well acted, intriguing, and perfectly set in the timeframe of the 70s, the problem is the glossy sheen that keeps you from fully entering the drama of the story.
It's rather typical of HBO dramas that they have a great story, but have a slick way of telling it that rarely allows you to be engrossed.
Oddly, the title cards at the end have the most impact with the updates on each family member and some actual footage from the series.
A decent effort here that stands as a marker representing the family without having to stick a camera in their faces again and invade their lives like the douche bag producer Craig Gilbert did originally.
This film does explore the creepy motives behind the scenes, and tries to show some kind of truth about these things, but it is a muddled mess, much like the aftermath of original series.
3 out of 5.
This review of Cinema Verite (2011) was written by Ws W on 10 Apr 2015.
Cinema Verite has generally received positive reviews.
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