Or Close to Home as the international title goes is a film that tells the story of two young girls in the Israelian army. Their job: checking the identities of people on the street. One somewhat wild, really not wanting the job. One introverted and more eager to do her tasks. So far the setting of this film.
As a film this one works out rather well. The constant grim presence of danger ((suicide) terrorism) is clearly radiating from every scene. The two play convincingly enough to make the roles come alive and even though the pace of the film is rather low it stays interesting all the way through. There's always something going on, how small and insignificant it may be.
Visual effects used are down to Earth and with that a really good match with the general setting of the film. Choice of music has been done equally well and that makes for a very well worked out combination.
All in all a very enjoyable watch, if a little depressing.
8 out of 10 bored soldiers
As a film this one works out rather well. The constant grim presence of danger ((suicide) terrorism) is clearly radiating from every scene. The two play convincingly enough to make the roles come alive and even though the pace of the film is rather low it stays interesting all the way through. There's always something going on, how small and insignificant it may be.
Visual effects used are down to Earth and with that a really good match with the general setting of the film. Choice of music has been done equally well and that makes for a very well worked out combination.
All in all a very enjoyable watch, if a little depressing.
8 out of 10 bored soldiers