Review of Gomorrah (2008) by Omar L — 26 Mar 2010

Great film based on the non-fiction book of the same title by author Roberto Saviano. The book exposes the inner workings of one of the worldâ??s most powerful mafiaâ??s the â??Comorraâ??. The author is now in hiding and under permanent police watch because of many threats from the Comorra. The Italian film strips away all glamour and clichés from mafia movies weâ??ve come to know and replaces it with brutal realism and truth. At times youâ??ll feel like youâ??re watching a documentary and quite often youâ??ll forget there are actors on screen.

The movie takes four different storylines and weaves them together loosely to show us the broad scope of the organization. The film starts off slow and be patient as youâ??ll be richly rewarded as the film offers some gripping suspense, harsh realism, and poignant moments. Itâ??s also beautiful to look at.

Without spoiling anything I was startled to see some key notes before the end credits. The film shows us that the Comorra has their hands in every level of European society and its practices range from toxic waste dumping, drugs, to high end fashion. They invest in both corrupt and legal businesses. Theyâ??ve invested in the reconstruction of New Yorkâ??s â??Twin Towersâ??. Estimated cash flow for the Comorra every year is 250 billion. 10/10 from me.