"Roma": Gorgeously Authentic, But Thinly Written

"Roma":Movie Review

"Roma" is a personal journey of a time and a place that once was.

Alfonso Cuarón's  ("Gravity", "Y Tu Mamá También","Children Of Men") Netflix debut, is a gorgeously authentic tour of Mexico in the early 70s, that gets marred by a thinly written script.

Cuarón's films have become utterly predictable since his breakout hit of "Y Tu Mamá También". The exploration of sex, relationships, and culture in his films are tiring, and cliched, and "Roma" is no different.

The black and white art style comes across as pretentious and undeserved. It's unfortunate such breathtaking cinematography had to be held to such a solid state of bleakness. Oddly implemented computer graphic backdrops also ruin the immersive environment Cuarón wants you to soak yourself in.

And the acting is average at best. Due part to the paper thin writing, that develops no characters, and unfolds a plethora of contrived characterizations. The caricatures that make up the film are laughably unauthentic and comically absurd. But this is Cuarón's way of expressing his inner artist, so this is no surprise.

"Roma" has good intentions, and it's authenticity is nothing to dismiss. An obvious love letter to Cuarón's own recollection, sadly get's uninteresting all too quickly.

2 Stars Out Of 4