Title: Warning: Hand-held Camera Work May Induce Nausea
Product review: Warning! When movie critics review a movie, they should include a warning about the unfortunate trend that directors seem to be over-indulging in -- hand-held cameras. The premise of this movie intrigued me immensely. Right off, I wanted to stick around and watch how it developed. I'm guessing the director thought the hand-held camera work would convey a more documentary-like feeling of verite and a sense of urgency. However, after about 15 minutes of watching jittery hand-held, fast-panned, jumpy movements on the screen, the only sense of urgency I had was to leave the theatre, right away. I had to settle for a retelling of the movie's plot and conclusion from my husband. Perhaps it will not be as nausea-inducing on the small screen as it was on the big one. If not, take your dramamine before viewing and then, enjoy.
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