Mondocane

critic Reviews

, 67% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    William BibbianiTheWrap
    Big on attitude but very short on details, presenting a world of violent gangs and oppressive police against a backdrop so similar to today, and so unexplored in all its sci-fi trappings, that one can’t help but wonder why it’s set in the future at all.
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    Robert DanielsIndieWire
    This Italian post-apocalyptic film from director Alessandro Celli angles for child soldier depravity without any of the heart.
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    Jeannette CatsoulisNew York Times
    This cynical, near-future crime thriller, with its Hunger Games morality and Mad Max aesthetic, is too busy glamorizing cruelty to allow its central relationship to resonate.
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    William StottorLoud and Clear Reviews
    Drawing on franchises such as Mad Max, Mondocane ’s impressive worldbuilding and engaging story stand out even amongst its lack of originality and innovation.
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    Peter CanaveseCelluloid Dreams
    A bit on-the-nose at times and under cooked in its overall conception, but it's visually arresting, well acted and invests you with a strong rooting interest.
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    Oscar GoffBoston Hassle
    Though not a perfect movie, Mondocane is exactly what it should be: an impeccably crafted little genre film with faith in its own concept and a cast strong enough to carry it.
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    Jennie KermodeEye for Film
    Brilliantly played, Testacaldo is one of the most interesting antagonists to emerge from Italian cinema for years.
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    Andy KleinFilmWeek (LAist)
    I'm not sure it really goes any place... But it's relatively satisfying. "OK" is the farthest I'll go with this one.
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    Dennis SchwartzDennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
    Lets go of its sci-fi story for a crime story about a dog eat dog world.
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    Michael Talbot-HaynesFilm Threat
    Mondocane is the finest Italian post-apocalypse movie ever made.
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