Z is one of those rare films that you stumble upon while browsing through a random streaming service, see the descriptors, look up the ratings, and think "Hey, this might be good. I'll watch this later". Some time passes, and you decide that it's time to watch this film that seems so mysterious to you.
In the case of Z, what you'd find would be a hidden masterpiece in the world of film.
Z can only really be classified as a cry of outrage and disgust hidden in a portrait of pure artistry. To say that Costa-Gavras did a good job with this movie is pure understatement.
To break it down easily, Z does everything it sets out to accomplish, and gives you so much more to enjoy. Z is meant to be a political statement, a way to point the finger at irresponsible and corrupt bureaucrats. While it accomplishes that goal wonderfully, the movie itself also manages to seem like it's an actual narrative film rather than a documentary. First off, the music. The soundtrack of Z should be preserved as one of the best scores in filmmaking history, and Mikis Theadorakis should be recognized for his spectacular work. The editing is also superb. Mixed in with the adaptive cinematography, every moment of Z feels well crafted and deliberate.
To go into the plot is something else entirely, but the one thing to keep in mind is that while the plot and characters may seem made up, the story of this movie is based on a real event, one that lives in infamy among citizens of Greece to this very day. And with everything Z has going for it, one could easily overlook this unfortunate truth.
Z is a truly underrated masterpiece, and one of my favorite movies. It's the type of movie you'll need to watch more than once, but one you'll never regret watching.
In the case of Z, what you'd find would be a hidden masterpiece in the world of film.
Z can only really be classified as a cry of outrage and disgust hidden in a portrait of pure artistry. To say that Costa-Gavras did a good job with this movie is pure understatement.
To break it down easily, Z does everything it sets out to accomplish, and gives you so much more to enjoy. Z is meant to be a political statement, a way to point the finger at irresponsible and corrupt bureaucrats. While it accomplishes that goal wonderfully, the movie itself also manages to seem like it's an actual narrative film rather than a documentary. First off, the music. The soundtrack of Z should be preserved as one of the best scores in filmmaking history, and Mikis Theadorakis should be recognized for his spectacular work. The editing is also superb. Mixed in with the adaptive cinematography, every moment of Z feels well crafted and deliberate.
To go into the plot is something else entirely, but the one thing to keep in mind is that while the plot and characters may seem made up, the story of this movie is based on a real event, one that lives in infamy among citizens of Greece to this very day. And with everything Z has going for it, one could easily overlook this unfortunate truth.
Z is a truly underrated masterpiece, and one of my favorite movies. It's the type of movie you'll need to watch more than once, but one you'll never regret watching.