Six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader (Presley Chweneyagae).
This is a film about violence, crime and redemption. I am unclear what to make of it. The lead character was not likable, and his redemption hardly makes up for his crimes. So, not sure if I should applaud the film for its sincerity or be disappointed that the hero is not heroic.
I did appreciate the contrast of rich and poor. One could easily make the point that the rich were bad guys and the poor were good guys, or at least exploited and oppressed. But that was never apparent. In fact, the wealthy man is the victim here and we have no reason to dislike him simply for his wealth. And although we may feel bad for the homeless, there is no reason to side with them.
There was also a constant theme of AIDS in the background, though I am at a loss to explain what purpose it served.
This is a film about violence, crime and redemption. I am unclear what to make of it. The lead character was not likable, and his redemption hardly makes up for his crimes. So, not sure if I should applaud the film for its sincerity or be disappointed that the hero is not heroic.
I did appreciate the contrast of rich and poor. One could easily make the point that the rich were bad guys and the poor were good guys, or at least exploited and oppressed. But that was never apparent. In fact, the wealthy man is the victim here and we have no reason to dislike him simply for his wealth. And although we may feel bad for the homeless, there is no reason to side with them.
There was also a constant theme of AIDS in the background, though I am at a loss to explain what purpose it served.