Review of Five Fingers for Marseilles (2018) by Xshepler — 03 Oct 2018
Taking a new twist on the western genre, Five Fingers for Marseillesis a captivating film that uses realism to display the events of this tale. It features an all-black cast, which gives South African actors an overdue chance to shine to a large market.
Director Michael Matthews is a newcomer to the film industry and impressed me with his use of wide angle shots to display the South African landscape that emphasized the empty backdrop the town is set in.
I found newcomer Vuyo Dabula to give an impressive performance as Tau, who is the main protagonist in the movie. The story is ripe and original, being about a troubled outlaw who comes back home, only to discover there is a gang that threatens his town and friends.
Being filled with injustice, betrayal, and corruption, I recommend this to any anybody who craves a modern take on the western genre.
This review of Five Fingers for Marseilles (2018) was written by Xshepler on 03 Oct 2018.
Five Fingers for Marseilles has generally received positive reviews.
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