Review of Fires on the Plain (2015) by Ben G — 13 Oct 2011
It is certainly a good film but I didn't really like it. Theoretically I should have loved it with its documentary-like construction where things happen because they happen and not because it fits the structure of the story.
Here the characters need not to be build: they are who they are, period. Besides, the story is told in such a way that you find yourself laughing in front of a most tragic situation. Still something was missing.
The absurdity of the situation is such that I just couldn't feel any empathy with the main character (great actor by the way). It is also partly due to the way the film is shot, the images are very empty and airy.
It lacks the filling of claustrophobia that would induce fear and thus make the audience feel like if they were in the shoes of the character.But, lets be fair, it is a good movie, well worth watching.
This review of Fires on the Plain (2015) was written by Ben G on 13 Oct 2011.
Fires on the Plain has generally received positive reviews.
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