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The Tribe (1999)
Fun but lacking
I first saw this show about three years ago, and have been watching it on and off since then. Though it's fairly original and has an interesting plot, the acting is simply horrible. Occasionally, it becomes too painful and I have to change the channel. The actors either over- or under-act, or have the wrong timing-not quite fast enough when cutting someone off, or too fast to reply. Thus the dialogues simply cannot be believed. And some of the kids have pretty weird moral ideas-I realize it's a new society and the public ought know the truth, but they don't need to know everything all at once, especially if that results in violence. And, after all, shouldn't everyone have a private life? Anyway, the main problem is the acting. It sucks! Other than that, it's a worthy show. Pity that acting is such a big part of it.
Sweet Angel Mine (1996)
Disturbing but good
Sweet Angel Mine is a wonderful movie. While watching I felt as though this (the locking away, murder, and oppression) was something that could happen to anyone anywhere, but was at the same time fascinated and couldn't turn away. It's a good thing, too, because if I had I would have missed a great finish. Although it's not the first tale to feature this plot, the ending takes a twist, explaining everything and creating uniqueness not seen in other films. Kudos to the acting; it was great and with a lower level the movie simply wouldn't have the same effect. The screenplay, while a bit confusing, ultimately relays everything with better clarity and emotion. The psychotic mother and grandmother, the trapped, innocent daughter, and the caring suitor make for one weird relationship that really fits the story. This is a great movie! While I wouldn't recommend it for a dark, stormy night-it is quite chilling-Sweet Angle Mine is definitely more than worth the two hours it takes to watch-on a calmer day.