1st half Kusturica, 2nd half Tornatore. Nothing original in this

cablooie

score 1/10

Nothing original in this film.

Nothing.

It is a real pity because the first half is interesting, characters well acted and effectively introduced.

1st half is a series of gags imported and rearranged from Emir Kusturica movies. It works considering the good actors involved. Even though not very original.

Then the story falls horribly flat. Not enough material probably. Too short for a comedy? OK, then let's have some useless and pointless accidents turn it into a messy tragedy. Gut feelings, too much hate. Much easier digging in negative emotions than writing a good story.

That's where Malena by Tornatore kicks in.

This is basically all about it.

1st half Kusturica comedy rip off. Funny, effective, but not very original.

2nd half pointlessly tragic bad copy of Malena by Tornatore.

All connected via a silly, pointless, useless accident.

The end.

Better have a full story next time.

Sorry, this may impress people who aren't aware of the aforementioned directors. I am.

cablooie 6 March 2016

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