Review of Waste Land (2010) by Aaron A — 19 May 2011
"99 is not 100".
Synopsis: Renowned artist Vik Muniz embarks on one of the most inspired collaborations of his career, joining creative forces with Brazilian catadores -- garbage pickers who mine treasure from the trash heaps of Rio de Janeiro's Jardim Gramacho landfill.
Wasteland deals with many different subjects. It has a faint eco-concerned message, much of it is concerned with the modern arts, it touches on the rift between social classes and a big part of it deals with the dreams of individuals. By far the biggest theme present is the value of honest labor and the pride one gets from such work.
The picture is not depressing or dark as the title may lead you to believe, it's an uplifting and inspirational tale that is in no way contrived, and the emotions one can wring from this picture are fabulously varied. It's highly entertaining, philosophical, somewhat subtle, and does a good job of showing the good and the bad sides of poverty.
Through the lives and words of the people it documents, Wasteland is a fine example of inspirational cinema.
This review of Waste Land (2010) was written by Aaron A on 19 May 2011.
Waste Land has generally received very positive reviews.
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