Review of Gummo (1997) by María C — 03 Jan 2010
"Life is beautiful. Really, it is. Full of beauty and illusions. Life is great. Without it, you'd be dead.".
Hypnotizing, offbeat beauty is interwoven with disturbing imagery in Harmony Korine's directorial debut. In all of its pseudo-dreamlike weirdness Gummo carries the aura of an intensely personal piece. That is what I believe makes it a compelling and maybe even great film. Completely disregarding structure, Korine's series of vignettes imbeds us in a painful and haunting environment throughout the duration of its runtime. Strong use of music and visuals make this an unforgettable experience, and it makes us feel things in a way that movies rarely do.
This review of Gummo (1997) was written by María C on 03 Jan 2010.
Gummo has generally received mixed reviews.
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