From PASTO, COLOMBIA-Via: L. A. CA; CALI, COLOMBIA+ORLANDO, FL
When I decide to Review a Movie... I often watch it a second time... just to make sure I get everything RIGHT! This is a decision that as relates to PICKPOCKETS... was a very wise one! Seeing it again really helped me focus on a number of keenly important aspects. It is quite obvious to me that Director Peter Webber is the consummate perfectionist! As Director, he seems to have micro-managed practically every detail of the production. I give the film 8 *STARS*... and...for the life of me... Am completely baffled by its paltry 5.4 Rating on IMDb!
Firstly, Looking at the Director´s background, I was rather hard pressed to imagine why he would want to Direct what is basically a Colombian Film, shot in Bogota, Colombia. After pondering this conundrum literally for hours... I believe I have come up with a viable theory! I would bet just about ANYTHING he was given 100% TOTAL CONTROL...Over every aspect of the production! Carlos Bardem (Yes... Older Brother to Javier!) Excellent choice as the quasi-sorrogate father to FRESH (Emiliano Pernia). His business partner in crime and best friend, DOGGY (Duban Andres Prado) projected a tremendous screen chemistry when both of these young Colombian actors were on screen... Which is really for a good chunk of the movie!
Natalia Reyes, the neighborhood Graffiti Artist/Love Interest is one of the MOST in demand Colombian Actors.... And NO WONDER! Her talent would be quite obvious to anyone watching this film! Webber uses the backdrop of sprawling Bogota, with its hundreds of chilly, drizzly & dreary neighborhoods with great effectiveness! Maybe it really helps that he is from the UK!
Undertaking to Review PICKPOCKETS... It occurred to me that perhaps many of those who rated it only 5 or 6 STARs ...perhaps rated the movie without seeing it through to the end! My recommendation is that if you be patient... And MOST. Improtantly... PLEASE wait until the closing Credits before passing any judgement! ....I PROMISE You...Your time will be Handsomely rewarded!
8 STARS! ENJOY / DISFRUTELA!
