Without even checking, I knew from the first 20 minutes that the movie is from the post-1968 era in France. At the time, they tried to build a case against death penalty and raise awareness on the issues faced by ex-cons trying to return to normal life. The intention is good but the concept didn't age very well. First of all, there is no death penalty in France any more and presenting the convicts as "victims" is not perceived as a reasonable position today. Giovanni makes one character say: "we must destroy all prisons and the problem is solved". Just this quote gives you the spirit of the whole movie.
For the rest, nothing really happens. At times, the camera work reminds me of romantic movies for 16-year old girls: slow motion, love music, people playing, jiggling, happiness in their faces, hugging in slow motion again... I mean, really??
The voice-over is irritating. They use it too much along the movie. So rather than showing what's happening, they actually tell it.
For the rest, nothing really happens. At times, the camera work reminds me of romantic movies for 16-year old girls: slow motion, love music, people playing, jiggling, happiness in their faces, hugging in slow motion again... I mean, really??
The voice-over is irritating. They use it too much along the movie. So rather than showing what's happening, they actually tell it.