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| written by MMeldola |
February 21, 2005 - 9:11 PM PST |
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La Commare Secca is indeed grim. Yet, if you shy away from this downbeat tale, you will be missing a fascinating film. The prostitutes of Italy suffer greatly (see also Nights of Cabiria); the "grim reaper" visits a whore working in a park. The film's power comes not so much from the tragedy, but from the pathetic suspects. The interrogation of the suspects reveals a spectrum of human weaknesses.
The surprise of the film is the apprehension of the perpetrator. Even in the fabric of petty relationships that the police uncover, a single man, whose motivations are not entirely clear, chooses to do the "right thing"...this turning point is exhilarating. |
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