Underground
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Movie Reviews of Underground
Movie Review: MASTERPIECE
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the most amazing films I've seenMovie Review: underground, it's dark but funny
Summary: 4 Stars
after loving the 'film black cat white cat', it was but natural that i eagerly wrap up underground. and it did not disapoint me one bit.the better your knowledge of the history & politics of the region the better you can appreciate the wine but the lack of knowledge cannot take away from the enjoyment of it.layered and intelligent under a veneer of sheer mindlessness you get entertained at the rate of thrill a minute and then you might like to see it again to marvel at the story narration, screenplay and characterization.the dvd only frustrates for not giving out special material, something the film is begging for.Movie Review: Underground
Summary: 4 Stars
Great humorous take on the history of Yugoslavia. Hilarious lead characters Marko and Blackie.Movie Review: Over-the-top
Summary: 3 Stars
Although I never "got" this movie, Underground is a unique and strange movie experience. It seems likely that it conveys aspects of Balkan culture, especially through the music. It is occasionally hilarious. It has great energy, and ends well. So I can see part of Underground's appeal.
Even so, I found the humor, irony and satire in Underground to be so over-the-top that much of the movie just seemed silly, and therefore also seemed much too long. There is no mention of the racial divisions that so decimated Yugoslavia in the 90s. And I've seen movies about the region I liked much better, especially Beautiful People by Jasmin Dizdar, and also No Man's Land by Danis Tanovic. It is clear that many people really love Underground: perhaps they really love quirky movies, or have a deeper knowledge or better perspective of the former Yugoslavia. My knowledge of the region is probably typical of Americans; as such, I recommend one of the other movies suggested above.
Movie Review: Palme d'Or? Palme D'OH!
Summary: 2 Stars
Those crazy Europeans. They suckered me again. Finally I realize that Europe's prestigious "Palme d'Or" award is not awarded based on artistic merit, but rather on political agenda. Take for example this years recipient, "Farenheit 9/11". I rest my case.
While not as politically in-your-face as F911, "Underground" is very much a political commentary. To be honest, I agree with that commentary. But that doesn't change the fact that this is not such a great film. I've never seen such a good plot/theme wasted on such a lousy presentation. The characters are so 2-dimensional that you find yourself not caring about anyone. And if you don't care about the characters, the story becomes pointless.
I give it 2 stars (instead of 1) because it was a good effort, and I'm willing to cut Emir Kusturica some slack because he did "Arizona Dream", an excellent film which is nothing like this one. My last words of advice: beware of any film Cannes praises!