Rose of Nevada

I can't particulary say why I gave this film an 8, but I felt I couldn't do less. There is an nightmarish feeling throughout the film that keeps you guessing how to read all of this. The story unfolds like a puzzle with a lot of pieces missing. The first thing that catches your attention are a series of closeups of rotten or decaying harbor equipment, nets, parts of boats, rusty chains. Once the story begins you will see more of this love for details in all forms, from fishing to dialects. Director Mark Jenkin gave a lot of attention to the look of this film, by using 16mm film stock with a bright color grading. I don't want to say anything on the story because this is something everyone has to put together for him/herself. Definitely worth watch!

The movie is full of suspense and has this reality dream concept vibe, with storytelling through close perspective shots, slightly scary-looking characters and a lot of symbolism. I liked its visual way of expression it feels kind of experimental, which really fits this type of low budget film. The actors are also good. The main narrative of the movie, about individual sacrifices in today's difficult economic times and the comparison between the past and the present between the stronger and weaker sides of the economy gets absolutely lost in the overly mystical atmosphere. It's too much of a dreamy, mystical vibe if you want to show something different on top. Mystic vibe covers and hides those important themes and makes movie just as a low budget, well made, simple low ambitious movie.