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MOVIE REVIEW
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MOVIE REVIEW
\nSuburra<\/strong>
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Genre:<\/strong> Action, Crime, Drama
\nYear Released:<\/strong> 2015, 2023 Unearthed Films Blu-ray
\nRuntime:<\/strong> 2h 10m
\nDirector(s):<\/strong> Stefano Sollima
\nWriter(s):<\/strong> Giancarlo De Cataldo, Carlo Bonini, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli
\nCast:<\/strong> Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Amendola, Elio Germano, Alessandro Borghi, Greta Scarano, Giulia Gorietti
\nWhere To Watch:<\/strong> available September 26, 2023; pre-order here www.unearthedfilms.com<\/a>, www.mvdshop.com<\/a>, or www.amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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RAVING REVIEW: <\/strong>Amidst the somber overtones of ambition and corruption, SUBURRA unfolds a sinister narrative in contemporary Rome, shedding light on a dangerous playing field where political dreams intertwine with criminal machinations in a grim dance of power and betrayal. Through the lens of a daring venture aimed at transforming an ancient harbor into a sanctuary of modern excess, the movie catapults its audience into a vortex of escalating tension that spirals towards a deadly climax over a harrowing week of deceit and anarchy.<\/p>\n

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As the story unfurls, we are pulled into a dark plot where Rome, eager to redefine its character, becomes entangled in a sinister gambit encircling a Vegas-style venture at Ostia. Here, Pierfrancesco Favino brilliantly encapsulates the angst of Filippo, a politician trapped in the mafia's cold, unforgiving grasp. A night of misadventure descends into tragedy, thrusting Filippo into a murky underworld sparking a chain of confrontations among Rome's nefarious factions. Within this storm emerges Claudio Amandola's Samurai, a stoic envoy from the southern crime dynasties, striving to navigate the turbulent narrative seas to keep the venture on course amidst the engulfing chaos.<\/p>\n

Drawing upon Giancarlo de Cataldo and Carlo Bonini’s narrative, SUBURRA transitions under Stefano Sollima’s astute directorial lens into a turbulent exploration of the sinister ballet of politics and organized crime, accentuated by Rome’s incessant rain—a symbolic plea for divine intervention perhaps?<\/p>\n

The film steers away from the gloried fiery trials of ancient Rome; instead, it ushers in a city amidst relentless storms, symbolically evoking attempts to cleanse its corroded soul. This delicate narrative technique amplifies the intricately penned script, vividly depicting a town caught in an unyielding struggle between political ideals and criminal undertakings.<\/p>\n

Visually, SUBURRA indulges in a blend of distorted shots, slow-motion, and lavish baroque decors, balancing on a fine line of whimsy yet retaining a charm that nudges at a Fellinian narrative ethos. The film unfolds a complex mesh of crime, politics, religion, and real estate, steering clear of frenetic editing typical of suspense-heavy narratives.<\/p>\n

As SUBURRA’s narrative surges towards a climactic vortex, it’s not merely Rome's spiritual and political essence at risk, but the city trembles on the cusp of a fallout. The compelling narrative, buoyed by an exhilarating ensemble performance, sets a chilling premise for the ensuing TV series, ensuring the reverberation of SUBURRA’s narrative realm resonates well beyond its cinematic experience, casting a grim reflection on societal tumult and the boundless caverns of human greed.<\/p>\n

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MOVIE REVIEW Suburra  –      Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Year Released: 2015, 2023 Unearthed Films Blu-ray Runtime: 2h 10m Director(s): Stefano Sollima Writer(s): Giancarlo De Cataldo, Carlo Bonini, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli Cast: Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Amendola, Elio Germano, Alessandro Borghi, Greta Scarano, Giulia Gorietti Where To Watch: available September 26, 2023; pre-order here www.unearthedfilms.com, www.mvdshop.com, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t