films seen
1
average score
3.00*
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Alive and kicking
Movies
A somewhat basic and predictable blend of drama and crime, but because of Granik's dedication to style and story it does end up a pretty decent film. The rough and inhospitable setting is perfect for this type of story, and even though it starts off rather slow, the film never lost my attention. The muted color palette adds to the dramatic tension, performances are fine and the slow unraveling of the mystery was aptly paced. The film isn't exactly subtle though and even though the intrigue is there, Granik never takes it anywhere surprising or truly exciting. Solid genre work, but nothing more. Read all