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The 2009 Argentinian version, a really good detective thriller, feels like an early christopher Nolan film in a lot of way. its got the same time thing going on, with it cutting between the detectives solving the case and then writing a book about it 20 years later. there’s a scene about halfway through set at a football pitch, which is genuinely one of the most impressive scenes I’ve ever seen in a movie. 100% recommend
Jan 26, 2025
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A fast-paced, suspense filled movie that explores the search for lost daughters, questions about justice & morality, and explores the nature of familial and human relationships through dramatic performances and hold-your-breath level drama. Thought about this one for weeks.
Jan 25, 2024
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I watch this every year around Christmastime. The beginning of the movie is set during Christmas, and that’s kind of enough for me to make it a seasonal treat. It’s also one of my favorite movies for a number of reasons. I never read the book, and I know that it’s radically different in many aspects, but I’ve also heard this movie is a great example of condensing and contorting the source material into a feature length film. One thing that stands out to me is that it was a huge awards winner at the time, and I’m not so sure it would even get made nowadays. The characters are all flawed, and corrupt, and preoccupied with climbing the ladder of police politics. But they all have these great redemption arcs, especially Kevin Spacey as Jack Vincennes. It’s really hard to believe there was a time when Academy Award winning movies ended with thrilling shootouts.
Dec 14, 2021
A chaotic street-level documentary, filmed by two local graffiti artists, following the savvy, scheming child urchins of Naples, facing competing rival gangs and police while trying to collect as many discarded Christmas trees as possible throughout late December and early January (and dragging them at high speed through the warren-like maze of the Quartieri Spagnoli) for a mysterious annual purpose (namely, eventually, the spectacular community-led bonfires of Saint Anthony's Day). Great movie but good luck finding it!
Dec 23, 2024
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The Music video is so good and the chorus is really fun to shout and I am seeing them in April and I can’t wait to see it live
Jan 25, 2025