Gummo, in the vein of such films as "Roger & Me," "Slacker," and "Kids" shows us yet another section of washed out, careless America. The aftermath of natural and/or manual devastation and what lies in its wake for years after. In this case, a small group of Ohio forgottens, low-lifes, drunks and lost souls. This film will either make you feel better about your life, depressed about theirs, or both.
Unlike "Roger & Me," this is a actual film and not a docudrama or real documentary. It's so well directed at points and so pointless in others, depending on your outlook, it's hard to say where it leaves you. It is a highly recommended film which I think betters "Kids" by simply letting go of any opinion in tries to make. Where Kids may leave you feeling hopeless, Gummo and his "charismatic" pal leave you with a small sense of hope. A feeling that when their "lives" in Ohio are forgotten and left behind that there is still the sense that they may overcome the problems their families and natural circumstances have left for them to solve on their own. They are capable of shining in a world of darkness. A Brilliant film. Period.
Unlike "Roger & Me," this is a actual film and not a docudrama or real documentary. It's so well directed at points and so pointless in others, depending on your outlook, it's hard to say where it leaves you. It is a highly recommended film which I think betters "Kids" by simply letting go of any opinion in tries to make. Where Kids may leave you feeling hopeless, Gummo and his "charismatic" pal leave you with a small sense of hope. A feeling that when their "lives" in Ohio are forgotten and left behind that there is still the sense that they may overcome the problems their families and natural circumstances have left for them to solve on their own. They are capable of shining in a world of darkness. A Brilliant film. Period.
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