Report Card----"99 Homes"

"99 Homes" is a totally absorbing, tragic story about the recently burst housing bubble---the victims and the victimizers.
It's a very literate film, totally geared for adults.

On to the scoring:

Is it interesting?

Constantly.
A+.

Compelling even?

Constantly.
A+.

Is it controversial?

Extremely.
A+

Is it a story worth telling?

Absolutely.
A+.

Is it good storytelling?

It is a model of good storytelling.
A+.

Is it well written?

Very.
A.

Is it well cast? Well played?

It's got Laura Dern, having an adult son, and a young grandson. I don't like to think of Laura Dern in those terms.
but she was very good.
B.

Well shot?

Very.
A..

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

I don't think so. All that's needed is to follow the script.
C.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale?

It's established early on as Orlando Florida.
A.

Is it too long? Too short?

Perfect.
A.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?

Yes, and yes.
A.

Is it predictable? Does it surprise you?

Slightly predictable, but it surprises in its execution..
B.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Yes. It's subject matter is mesmerizing, and I learned a great deal about it.
A+

Is it funny?

Occasionally, in a deadpan way.
A.


Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

If you're so inclined.
A.

Is it impressive?

One of the most impressive.
A+.

Overall grade: A+.

There should be more like this one.

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