Amazing Film

Rating: Null/10 (11 December 2007)

The Battle of Algiers is an amazing Neo realistic film. It is neither glamorous, with its grainy, rough, darkish look, it brings the movie to life. At times it feels like you are actually in the movie witnessing the events unfold right in front of you. With its use of non actors and with the dialogue mostly improvised and dubbed over, gives the film a raw feel. It was shot on location by Gillo Pontecorvo in war torn Italy. The setting it self is amazing, the building structures and surroundings fit this movie very well. Some even thought it it was a metaphor for the Vietnam War.
The Battle of Algiers is a powerful movie that is a must watch. Never have I been so captivated by a movie, its guerrilla style of filming adds to the amazing and unique quality in this film.