Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by dave c (A) on October 26, 2007 at 15:29:24

This is an Italian noir/action/romantic comedy, often all at the same time!
But instead of being confused, the film merely confuses a little at the start as you come to terms with what is going on as the film just launches into the story and you only now a bit, just like the characters.
Briefly man tries to buy back a stolen computer chip, but both chip and money have an uneasy journey through various hands, sub-plots, ambushes and so on.
Director Davide Marengo keeps it very pacey and the film has a fast soundtrack which propels it through its quite short run time (105 mins).
The film never reveals exactly what is going to happen next (some is guessable of course and with luck you might be right!), but that kept me watching throughout.
I enjoyed it hugely.
I do not know where or when it has been released as it was part (sadly so far the part I have seen) of the Italian Film Festival. I have even managed to miss Monica Bellucci in Manual Of Love 2.