brentmay-36131
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This film exposes the underbelly of contemporary Johannesburg, and illustrates how three youngsters are forced to adapt whilest being exposed to horrific and disturbing acts.
Not an enjoyable journey as it highlights emotional conflict anyone would do everything in their power to avoid. But it does show how resilient out heroes are, and how adversity can cause, by necessity, the emergence of strength and resilience.
I truly memorable film, and one worth watching more than once.
Not an enjoyable journey as it highlights emotional conflict anyone would do everything in their power to avoid. But it does show how resilient out heroes are, and how adversity can cause, by necessity, the emergence of strength and resilience.
I truly memorable film, and one worth watching more than once.
An extremely disturbing film, especially being based on truth. It raises several questions regarding the death penalty, and illustrates how apartheid South Africa affects not only the oppressed, but also he perpetrator.
Steve Coogan gave a great performance, but for me young Garion Dowds gave an engaging and moving performance that stole the show.
What was interesting was the layering of emotions, and the psychological portrayal of what happens to ordinary people subjected to a continual barrage of negativity (in this case hanging & the death penalty), and how this leads to emotional numbing & blunting.
A great if somewhat unsettling watch.
Steve Coogan gave a great performance, but for me young Garion Dowds gave an engaging and moving performance that stole the show.
What was interesting was the layering of emotions, and the psychological portrayal of what happens to ordinary people subjected to a continual barrage of negativity (in this case hanging & the death penalty), and how this leads to emotional numbing & blunting.
A great if somewhat unsettling watch.
A well-executed South African story, and a tragic one aligning to the awful plight of South African's of colour during apartheid.
The performances by the principal cast were believable and powerful. The story was riveting and kept me glued to my seat. This was particularly moving given that this was based on true events.
I felt that it lost emotional kudos by painting the Afrikaner policemen as always wicket, something commonly depicted in stories like this. A subtle layering of emotions in the antagonists would have further elevated this powerful story.
Great view, certainly worth watching.
The performances by the principal cast were believable and powerful. The story was riveting and kept me glued to my seat. This was particularly moving given that this was based on true events.
I felt that it lost emotional kudos by painting the Afrikaner policemen as always wicket, something commonly depicted in stories like this. A subtle layering of emotions in the antagonists would have further elevated this powerful story.
Great view, certainly worth watching.