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Let me set you straight on one thing: I'm an action film guy. I like it when stuff blows up, and I'm not into dramas, because well, you know how it is. Some of the classics are classic, and some of the classics are pretty boring with overly subtle themes that go over my head.
"Smoke Signals" is an accessible classic. You absolutely must dare to see this movie, even if you normally avoid dramas. I have written IMDb reviews for about 100 films now and don't believe I've said that yet. It's highly original, and emotionally moving without becoming melodramatic.
It is a film about the Native American Indian culture in modern times. It was fast-paced enough to engage me, despite being a drama, and there is plenty of comedy, which is a refreshing change for a guy like me who's always wanted to see past the one-dimensional Indian stereotype of suffering and learn more of their culture.
But there's plenty of pain and suffering in the film, too, and I got to learn something about the plight of the Indians without sensing a hot-headed we-good-you-bad attitude. Instead it was quite level-headed and had something to say about life that affects us all.
I'm not kidding. Even if you're not a drama fan, if you liked "Dead Poets Society", or "Contact", go out and rent "Smoke Signals".
Who should see this film:
-- Everyone, even if you're skeptical, including kids
I'll give Smoke Signal a well-deserved 10 out of 10, and now I'm looking around for the book the film is based on, too.
score 10/10
johnnymonsarrat 5 May 2002
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