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r96 s Very, very good movie!'La Haine' is interesting slice of life viewing, I was intrigued across the whole 90 or so minutes as it tells its tale nicely. Some of the cinematography (b/w, smart choice) and editing is particularly impressive, while the ending is stark and unforgettable. The intentions of the film come across loud and clear.I didn't overly connect with the main trio, aside from Hubert. I could also sense that something was on the horizon (didn't see it going exactly that way, mind) from early on, so you kinda are just sitting there waiting for the penny to drop - but there's no doubting the film successfully keeps you on tenterhooks.The characters are a bit meh in terms of wanting to watch them, though the actors who play them are excellent - without question. Hubert Koundé is the one I'll likely remember most, even with still noteworthy performances from Vincent Cassel and Saïd Taghmaoui; two actors I have seen in a few English-language flicks down the years. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Margaret S What a film! Easy to watch, fast paced, beautifully filmed and immersed in the streets of frustrated Paris youths living in housing estates. Poetic in a gritty way. I was originally drawn to this because the thumbnail reminded me of the gun scene from Taxi Driver (with Robert De Niro). Must watch! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Pablo A I wasn't sure about this movie for a significant length of the runtime. But the ending has to be one of the best ones put into screen. Letting aside how beautifully shot this movie was the story comes to a perfect end with unexpected events that will shake you to the core. It was hard to connect with the protagonist and so much hate on both sides towards each other. At the end I understood everyone thinks they are doing right in their own means and that doesn't necessarily mean other people perceive it the same way. It's an empathy and understanding event that was unique and entertaining but I had no fun watching. Nevertheless, it is a classic and a masterpiece for what it intends to portray and that patience pays off. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review Conta N Achei o filme superestimado. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/24/23 Full Review Yash B "La Haine" explores a variety of topics that will likely be relevant somewhere at some point in time for the rest of the time to come. I think that gives this film a timeless feel and that is why it is talked about so much in film circles. It is also really well shot and well acted to the point where it doesn't always feel like a movie. I will go ahead and say I probably don't like this movie as much as many others do, but I still have a great appreciation for the craft at display here. I think the story builds up to a finale that will stick with me, but a lot of the time I wasn't sure what was going to happen, which on the same token, is why it can be an engaging film to experience. Overall, it is a movie that is technically brilliant with relevant ideas but isn't always the most entertaining or gripping when it comes to storytelling. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/23 Full Review B W Had the whole cinema in silence once the credits began to roll. The anxiety and stress I felt throughout this movie is a monumental achievement for a director and cast presenting the struggles of adolescent life in the underfunded, restless, hostile out suburbs of a city. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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