Review of Close to Home (2005) by Mloy X — 13 Nov 2008
A very personal and human story detailing the acts those enlisted on military service must go through is Israel. It shows the humiliation they must inflict on others and the humiliation they feel in return, as they stop every Arab they see for Identity checks.
It's perfectly understandable for all viewers in the time of a war on terror. We understand why these checks must be carried out but also the anger of those being checked. Add to ths the fact that the two main girls are just that.
They giggle about crushes and lust after hats.Even the ball busting superior officer shows she is just a girl at heart by making out with boys down alleys and getting excited over sweaters. It all amplifies how these are young women doing a very difficult and admirable job.
Neither really enjoys their job though one will do anything to make sure it is done whilst the other refuses to degrade herself. As their friendship grows so does their understanding of each other. It's frightful, funny and quite shocking when the reasons for such tight security are shown to us.
The final scene is just perfect in tone and execution as everybody reaches emotional boiling point.
This review of Close to Home (2005) was written by Mloy X on 13 Nov 2008.
Close to Home has generally received positive reviews.
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