Roma (2018) 

Roma (2018)

Director: Alfonso Cuarón

Watched: 1/2/19

Rating: 7/10

 

“Mesmerizing Mexico City” 

 

not

for all.

indulgent,

meretricious,

drawn out and plotless-

can seem dull and tedious.

skilled cinematography,

but gratuitous black and white;

pretentious social commentary-

but if you want art- you’re in for a treat!

¡Sí!

Cuarón’s

love letter-

it’s his story,

but it’s also not.

feels like we’re eavesdropping.

great restraint and eloquence,

choreographed storytelling.

immersive dreamlike experience

of an intimate domesticity.