This movie is so wonderful. The scenes are organized poetically, the characters are wonderful, and the political commentary is accurate but done in a humorous way that it gives white people a well deserved kick in the pants without being hateful. The story is slightly contrived in parts, but it gives the movie a feeling of wholeness. I recommend it to anyone who lives near an independent theater.
I dunno. Smoke Signals was a film that I *wanted* to like--but it got increasingly difficult as it went on and on. The plot was disjointed and the character development needed work. And the pseudo-profundity grated. I refuse to believe this the cream of the crop of Native American film.
By Anonymous on Monday, October 12, 1998 - 06:52 pm: