Review of First They Killed My Father (2017) by David S — 05 Jan 2018
Heartbreaking movie about the reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the 1970's. Angelina Jolie once again proved her directing prowess with this emotional drive through the life of one particular little Cambodian girl in her emotional and physical journey through displacement and genocide, losing several members of her beloved family through famine and murder, witnessing the brutality of war, and uprooting her own life away from her living members of her family for a chance for survival in a place where all seems, and is, lost.
The beauty in a film like this doesn't obviously lie in the entertainment of a film, but rather providing a first-hand account of a true story, the true brutality of this moment in history. IT's not rooted in statistics, but rather, we see it all through one little girl's eyes.
A film like this will make many cry, many cringe and grind their teeth. It's not a pretty picture, but it's powerful in the information it provides. Angelina Jolie, job well done.
This review of First They Killed My Father (2017) was written by David S on 05 Jan 2018.
First They Killed My Father has generally received positive reviews.
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