This allegory of (north) American class and race struggles does a very good job of provoking thought. I think something gets lost in translation though. The violence and systemic manipulation of the individuals showcased in the film are pretty accurate. However I don't think it's quite “on the mark”.
Something is missing.
One thing that is not missing is the comfortable Hollywood ending. Perhaps that's the reason that although the film does resonate with me, it doesn't convince me. Would never make my top ten, even though I do enjoy it.
It's a grainy fax of what really goes on. If I made the film, I would have also made a comparison of how discrimination is around us all the time. Hiring practices, the way people are treated in stores, etc.
I still give it a 7.5/10
