Review of Rotting in the Sun (2023) by Justin Chang for Los Angeles Times — 08 Sep 2023
As ever, Silva’s filmmaking — formally rough on the surface, carefully worked out underneath — depends on the steady upending of expectations. Social media is phony but potentially revealing. Bodies are hot and sexy until they’re gross and inconvenient.
Jordan is insufferable, the worst kind of self-entitled Ugly American, but also endearing, perceptive and admirable in his tenacity.
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This review of Rotting in the Sun (2023) was written by Justin Chang and published by Los Angeles Times on 08 Sep 2023.
Rotting in the Sun has generally received positive reviews.
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