Review of Roma (2018) by Moviemitch96 — 15 Dec 2018

This admittedly simple and straightforward, yet beautifully shot film follows a year in the life of a middle-class Mexican family in the 1970s. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron (director of films such as Children of Men, Gravity, and even the third Harry Potter film), the film has such a natural eye and attention to detail and aesthetics throughout, and the portrayal of this family simply trying to live the best life they possibly can is tender and emotionally impactful.

Overall, it does have moments where not much is happening, but the gorgeous black and white cinematography captures so many beautiful shots and easily makes up for those moments, and the film's simple yet completely natural approach to an average everyday family just trying to get by little by little proves surprisingly compelling and emotionally investing for the most part.