Review of Son of Saul (2015) by Brent_Marchant — 04 Feb 2016
A decidedly troubling film to watch but one that triumphantly speaks to man's innate desire to preserve even a semblance of humanity amidst the most reprehensible circumstances imaginable. Geza Rohrig gives a moving, quietly powerful performance as a man determined to give a dead child some dignity even when trapped by the horrors of a concentration camp.
Filmed mostly up-close with hand-held cameras, director Laszlo Nemes puts viewers right in the middle of the story, allowing the audience to experience the gruesome, inhumane indignities firsthand while skillfully hinting at the horrors taking place at hand without graphically depicting many of them.
The strongly visceral feeling this picture evokes is definitely not for everyone, but, for those who are willing to allow themselves to partake in a gut-wrenching yet utterly inspiring experience, this one should not be missed.
This review of Son of Saul (2015) was written by Brent_Marchant on 04 Feb 2016.
Son of Saul has generally received very positive reviews.
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