Contadora Is For Lovers is the second Jorge Ameer movie I've seen. I think Mr. Ameer handles his subject matter with honesty and sensitivity. To be sure, Contadora Is For Lovers has some rough camera work and dialog that would benefit from reworking, but his ability to tell a story is refreshing when compared to the canned big budget product offered by the larger studios. On the night I watched Contadora Is For Lovers I also watched Perfect Stranger which for all the millions that went into it and the "acting talents" of its' stars was ridiculous. I preferred Mr. Ameers' movie. I am looking forward to seeing his next film The House Of Adam which appears to have had more of a budget for him to work with. I have become intrigued with this young film maker and I expect that he has bigger and better films in his future. Contadora Is For Lovers is well worth watching even if you are not a student of film. It is a testimony to what can be done with little more than talent and a desire to make movies.
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The Singing Forest
(2003)
recommended
20 August 2007
This is a fine example of independent film making. The director/writer is not bound by convention. Those critical of photography and other technical "flaws" miss the point. A film can be more than a technical achievement. Though Mr. Ameer does handle the technical aspects admirably and creatively considering resources which were clearly meager. I think the essence of independent film making lies more in a director following a vision. The story is daring and reflect a fearlessness in Mr. Ameers' approach. I have spent countless hours watching movies that I've forgotten the next day, but for it's flaws and successes and the conversation it has inspired I would recommend this film to anyone with an interest in film that goes deeper than big budget excitement and gloss.
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