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Quaint little 70s drama from Argentina. It's a crime movie with a statement about politics in South America. The plot is a path well trodden but Director Benjamín Naishtat fleshes it out quite well in terms of incorporating different subtexts. The film looks great and really captures the mid 70s feel.
The title ROJO presumably alludes to red, danger, communism, blood on hands etc, and the fact that events take place right before the coup of Argentina is important. This is one of several interesting South American movies released this year with large political influences (Monos and Bacurau being the others), and it's in good company.
There isn't a lot of subtlety in the movie - which is a bit of a distraction. Things are flung in the viewer's face which didn't really need to be, especially towards the end.
But it's a fine effort with some very good performances (especially led by Darío Grandinetti) and I'll be looking out for more of the Director's work.
7/10
'Rojo' (2018)
Directed by Benjamín Naishtat
Directed by Benjamín Naishtat
Quaint little 70s drama from Argentina. It's a crime movie with a statement about politics in South America. The plot is a path well trodden but Director Benjamín Naishtat fleshes it out quite well in terms of incorporating different subtexts. The film looks great and really captures the mid 70s feel.
The title ROJO presumably alludes to red, danger, communism, blood on hands etc, and the fact that events take place right before the coup of Argentina is important. This is one of several interesting South American movies released this year with large political influences (Monos and Bacurau being the others), and it's in good company.
There isn't a lot of subtlety in the movie - which is a bit of a distraction. Things are flung in the viewer's face which didn't really need to be, especially towards the end.
But it's a fine effort with some very good performances (especially led by Darío Grandinetti) and I'll be looking out for more of the Director's work.
7/10