Review of Gummo (1997) by Garry T — 21 Sep 2009
It's a style of expressionism which can't be understood because it's personal.
'Gummo' is executed well in its nihilistic ways with its nihilistic content. Ups & downs and thrown from all over, this film is a fantasy documentary of a kind-of Hell.
It seemed from Harmony Korine's perspective that there was some sort of obsession with the real-life disaster that had left Xenia, Ohio in ruins for quite some time. Here, the town had not recovered and said-fantasy had made itself clear.
The opening and closing songs, "My Little Rooster" by Almeda Riddle and "Crying" by Roy Orbison respectively, were outstanding parts of the film, leaving the viewer with disturbing chills, but also with a competent framework for the story.
Aside from the cat deaths which had prompted people to leave the cinema during the films premiere screening, 'Gummo' is good for moments that a film-lover, photographer or cinematographer can understand and respect.
'Gummo' is not for everyone, and that's the way it should be.
This review of Gummo (1997) was written by Garry T on 21 Sep 2009.
Gummo has generally received mixed reviews.
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