Review of Nobody Knows (2004) by Kyle F — 13 Oct 2008
This movie is very well-made and acted. It is very long and slow, so probably not for those with short attention spans. It is about four kids who are abandoned by their mother and are forced to live for months alone with no source of income and very few provisions.
Most of the movie focuses around the eldest of the children who takes it upon himself to take care of the other children. It follows him on his trips to the local market and the oddities that he finds in his quaint life. It is quite remarkable how well the director is able to make this feel like an intimate look at these people's lives. And in doing so, the film moves along at a somber pace, almost like you are living with them as they experience these hard times.
As the film progresses, the children's situation gets worse. Eventually they are almost out of money, they have no power or water, and they are forced to walk to a local park to shower and drink. It is really a sad situation for children to face, and it's really not fair for them. It makes their moments of happiness feel so bittersweet in contrast to the rest of their lives.
All in all a fine film. The direction, soundtrack and acting were all very good. The film feels very intimate and the acting felt real. The cinematography really focused in on small details, which helped the viewer to get a better understanding of the locale and insight into the characters. I am interested to see more films by this director.
This review of Nobody Knows (2004) was written by Kyle F on 13 Oct 2008.
Nobody Knows has generally received very positive reviews.
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