Xala
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Movie Reviews of Xala
Movie Review: Typically African
Summary: 3 Stars
Xala is a poorly made, amatureish film, but it accurately depicts West African big city life in the late 1960s and 1970s and reflects the themes common in African literature of the period. Because it was shot on location, on a documentary level the background setting is an accurate physical view of West African cities and city life at the time--which is why I rate it a 3 instead of a 2. Not a major advancement in filmmaking, but deserving of some recognition for directorial effort.Movie Review: 2.5 stars out of 4
Summary: 3 Stars
The Bottom Line:
Xala is neither exceptionally well-made nor fast-moving, but for patient viewers it offers some stinging satire about the upper class in fledgling African nations; I can't recommend it to the average movie watcher, but if you like African history it may be worth seeking out for a lower price.
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