After reading so many rave reviews of "The Sixth Commandment" I was greatly looking forward to seeing it...only to discover that it was filmed using a hand-held camera. Feeling mildly nauseous and off-center, like being aboard a ship that is rolling and lurching around, I gave up after fifteen minutes. I'm glad to see that other have no problem and watched the whole thing.
I truly can't imagine what motivated the makers of this drama to use a hand-held-camera, or why they apparently think the distracting jerkiness & rolling around enhances the film. Is the idea that it makes the story seem more "real" or natural?" In my opinion, it doesn't at all - it's just irritating. If you too don't appreciate trying to watch something made with shaky hand-held cameras, be forewarned.
I truly can't imagine what motivated the makers of this drama to use a hand-held-camera, or why they apparently think the distracting jerkiness & rolling around enhances the film. Is the idea that it makes the story seem more "real" or natural?" In my opinion, it doesn't at all - it's just irritating. If you too don't appreciate trying to watch something made with shaky hand-held cameras, be forewarned.