I rated this film an 8. That´s too much for it. However the average was at that time only 7.2 which I find a little bit too low.
Obviously this film has it flaws. The main thing missing here seems for me to be a real advancement. The film does not seem to go anywhere. Of course, there´s this boy which has to deal with a lot at too early an age. Of course, it´s depicting lower class family life which is very hard. And yes, it has different layers in it.
I like films that are not pointing any moral fingers, that are not trying to show me some petty ethics. But I just can´t attach any sentiments or emotional feelings to this film. It´s too distant, too abstract. It reminded me a little bit of Cronenberg´s Spider.
But, this film is to beautiful shot. The characters are so genuine. I think this is achieved by keeping the characters one dimensional. Perhaps except for the main character.
My conclusion is that it could have been a really great movie.It still is a great debut. I rate it 7.5
Obviously this film has it flaws. The main thing missing here seems for me to be a real advancement. The film does not seem to go anywhere. Of course, there´s this boy which has to deal with a lot at too early an age. Of course, it´s depicting lower class family life which is very hard. And yes, it has different layers in it.
I like films that are not pointing any moral fingers, that are not trying to show me some petty ethics. But I just can´t attach any sentiments or emotional feelings to this film. It´s too distant, too abstract. It reminded me a little bit of Cronenberg´s Spider.
But, this film is to beautiful shot. The characters are so genuine. I think this is achieved by keeping the characters one dimensional. Perhaps except for the main character.
My conclusion is that it could have been a really great movie.It still is a great debut. I rate it 7.5