Go
Trama
Go (1999) è un film drammatico poliziesco che racconta la storia di Simon, un commesso di un negozio di alimentari che conduce una doppia vita. Di giorno lavora in un supermercato locale, ma di notte diventa uno spacciatore di basso livello. Una vigilia di Natale, Adam e Zack, due attori di soap opera, arrivano al negozio in cerca di ecstasy. Simon è sorpreso di scoprire che sono disposti a pagare a caro prezzo il suo prodotto. Quando Simon accetta di concludere l'affare, si ritrova coinvolto in una rete di inganni e crimini. Il film esplora i temi della moralità, della lealtà e della redenzione, poiché le azioni di Simon mettono a rischio lui e chi lo circonda. La trama del film è ricca di tensione e intrighi, mentre Simon affronta le conseguenze delle sue attività illegali. Man mano che la notte avanza, le relazioni di Simon con Adam e Zack diventano sempre più complesse e si ritrova a mettere in discussione la vera natura delle loro motivazioni. Go presenta un cast corale di talento, tra cui William Fichtner, Jay Mohr, Scott Wolf e Brendan Sexton III. Il film ha ricevuto recensioni positive per il suo crudo realismo e la sua rappresentazione sfumata dei suoi personaggi. Attraverso la storia di Simon, Go approfondisce il lato oscuro della natura umana, esplorando le conseguenze delle nostre scelte e le linee sfocate tra giusto e sbagliato. In definitiva, il film offre un'esplorazione stimolante della moralità e della condizione umana, lasciando il pubblico a interrogarsi sui propri valori e sulla propria morale.
Recensioni
Paisley
Left me a bit indifferent. Seeing Kou Shibasaki in such an innocent role took some getting used to.
Ivy
The idea that certain ethnicities are inherently impure, or that people from particular regions harbor malicious intent, was a constant refrain throughout my upbringing. Looking back, I realize the absurdity of it all. Digging deeper, the concept of ethnic identity seems like an idea concocted by a group of profoundly lonely individuals. Faced with such innate and immutable characteristics, the opening scene of the film, with its raw display of violence, is the only thing that feels truly cathartic.
Gracie
A politically charged film that tackles the issue of racial discrimination head-on. Watch with caution.
Isabella
Oh, come on! I told you this is my love story.
Ethan
Even with its backdrop of ethnic discrimination and the struggles of being an outsider, *Go* remains a pure and simple coming-of-age story, as refreshing as a slice of watermelon. And all coming-of-age stories speak of growth. The protagonist's father, a seventh-ranked boxer in Japan, tells his son, "Extend your arm and make a circle, this is your own range." Through fights, the death of a friend, a retreating girlfriend, and an uncertain identity, the world spins rapidly. Slowly, a young man matures. Yosuke's freckles and his killer gaze are the highlights. Kou Shibasaki is truly unattractive in this.
Parker
Simon's unusual business venture sets off a chain of unexpected events on a quiet Christmas Eve. As he caters to the soap opera actors' demand for Ecstasy, the night spirals out of control, revealing a complex web of relationships and desires. Ripe with dark humor and quirky characters, this offbeat comedy explores the underbelly of Los Angeles, where the boundaries between reality and soap opera collide.
Astrid
A darkly comedic exploration of the intersection of boredom and desire, "Go" delves into the lives of disparate characters on a quiet Christmas Eve, sparking a chain of events that exposes the seedy underbelly of suburban life. With a talented cast, the film perfectly captures the tensions and temptations of youth, raising questions about the consequences of our actions and the true meaning of connection.
Mark
'Screen newcomer Jay Mohr shines in this hip, late-night thriller about a grocery clerk moonlighting as an Ecstasy dealer, but things take a chaotic turn when two soap opera stars come calling. With its witty dialogue and edgy performances, Go expertly toes the line between dark comedy and gripping drama, never feeling like it's stuck on autopilot. Director Doug Liman proves he's more than just a purveyor of style, he's got a keen sense of narrative timing as well.'
