Perfectly Gritty

Rating: 9/10 (16 July 2016)

It is rare that a film carries such weight and violence without feeling bloated, yet the grittiness of the film lends itself to heavy subject matter. I can still hear those teeth chattering against the concrete when I think of monotone intro that sets the tone. This movie could have been made today and it would have been great, but the 90s quality and feel inherent in the picture sets it apart. There are so many moments through the story that could be seen as shock value, but it always seems right. It's a perfectly gritty film about a very dark undercurrent that runs through America and likely always will to some extent. It's raw, honest, and ultimately heartbreaking as humans are terribly, terribly flawed, and that makes for compelling story lines.