Review of Gomorrah (2008) by Colint.black — 28 Mar 2009
Completely got what the movie was going for, I was sold on the documentary style, and didn't fight it nor did I miss the typical genre-conventions, but films like City of God and TV shows like The Wire have done it better.
With that being said the film is definitely one of a kind, but while definitely succeeding in being a voyeuristic and informational tour, another reviewer stated "it is difficult to tell who is who, what they are doing and why.
" Couldn't agree more. And I did feel like the less is more ethos is somewhat of a cop-out, so the film could look mumbled & fumbled all in the name of cinematic style and POV not quite a more truthful telling.
.. the Director may not of been competent enough to interweave a truly-realistic yet truly-compelling narrative.
This review of Gomorrah (2008) was written by Colint.black on 28 Mar 2009.
Gomorrah has generally received positive reviews.
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