Crash review

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/film.nsf/reviews/crash

For my Crash review i have chosen to do this one which is writen by contact music.com. I think that this review brings out the important storylines of the film and makes some interesting comments. I particulary like the end quote:

"Crash" is not a film that will change the world or be permanently emblazoned on your mind. But it does get at the simple truths of racial discord in society in a way that is absorbing, intelligent, thought-provoking, and yet entirely accessible.

I found this really interesting because the reviewer in my opinion has completely understood the point of the film. In a sence realistically a film cannot change the world. yes it may have an effect on us and make us go home thinking deeply about how view the issues the film covers but normally within a couple of hours we've forgotton about what we've seen, just because of the hectic lifestyles which we live. I found this film really moving, just the way different peoples lives literally 'crash' into each other. It made me think more about how my actions can effect someone else and the consequences of my actions on other people.

The review picks up on one of the storylines which the review refures to as the more powerful storyline. This storyline featuring Matt Dillion is one which i think is prominante. It is one of those moment where you as the audience think that you have the character all worked out and then they go and do something which totally surprises you, and makes you rethink your opinion of them.

The film 'lays bare many social and psychological issues that generally get swept under the rug of the American consciousness. i think that this quote is really interesting and i'm not sure if i totally agree with it. i don't think America speep many psychological issues under the rug, i think that they haven't found a solution to these problems but theyaren't tried to be hidden away. I think this film does help though with highlighting the issues so people remember.