Simple and fresh. Those are the adjectives that better describe "Duck Season". A funny and genuine look at an ordinary Sunday afternoon in the life of two 14 year old kids, with video games, pizza, Coca Cola and the typical issues of early adolescence (the discovery of sexuality, parent's divorce, the loss of a friend, etc.), which anyone who was once 14 can relate to (specially guys, considering the two main characters). The film's simplicity, both technically and conceptually only make it more enjoyable and it's themes speak to pretty much everyone. The cast obviously contributes to that. Specially Diego Catano and Daniel Miranda, are both great and it's almost like they're not acting at all, of how real they seem. Just two best friends hanging out.
It's easy and inevitable to link it to Kevin Smith's "Clerks", a 'sacred monster' of Indie film. Has that same approach to the often fascinating ordinarity of life, some hilarious and brilliant dialogues, and it's also done in Black and White. Like I said, this film is pure simplicity. There's no deep, philosophical purpose here, just watch for the fun, and maybe in the end you'll be able to unveil some 'message' in it.
Two thumbs WAY up for Fernando Eimbcke! Hasn't been 'blessed' (at all) with the same opportunities and, consequently, recognition of the 'Three Amigos', his fellow countrymen (Inarritu, del Toro and Cuaron) but may very well be as talented as them, being as well a part of the freshness of this new generation of Mexican Cinema. Hope he has the chance to make some new films in a near future. For now, can't recommend "Duck Season" enough!
It's easy and inevitable to link it to Kevin Smith's "Clerks", a 'sacred monster' of Indie film. Has that same approach to the often fascinating ordinarity of life, some hilarious and brilliant dialogues, and it's also done in Black and White. Like I said, this film is pure simplicity. There's no deep, philosophical purpose here, just watch for the fun, and maybe in the end you'll be able to unveil some 'message' in it.
Two thumbs WAY up for Fernando Eimbcke! Hasn't been 'blessed' (at all) with the same opportunities and, consequently, recognition of the 'Three Amigos', his fellow countrymen (Inarritu, del Toro and Cuaron) but may very well be as talented as them, being as well a part of the freshness of this new generation of Mexican Cinema. Hope he has the chance to make some new films in a near future. For now, can't recommend "Duck Season" enough!