I list everything I’d talk about if someone asked me about the movie. Good or bad. In a movie, pre- or post-production, and fun trivia.
“Tranquilo. We’ve been under siege for hundreds of years. Don’t get selfish.” Best reflects the hidden theme of the movie: while the extreme left and right fight over the land which is not theirs, those whose it is are running their own Underground Railroad.
About people and power. There’s no great hero or villain. All characters are overdramatized one-dimensional, but not boring. Grounded and keeps moving.
Pussy is a weapon. The weapons are fun.
From reading other reviews, it can be viewed as fetishizing black women. I personally didn’t feel the lead actresses were misused.
Sean Penn limp soldier walk, talk and confined closeted rage keep stealing the scene.
The textured look and enormous aspect ratio of VistaVision (70mm) used for close ups is CINEMA.
Revolutionary friend harmony devices are used sparingly and are a brilliant way to incorporate a theme for a friendly encounter
