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Z (1969)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 9/15

9/15: Z was confusing to follow for the first hour or so because I kept focusing on the political platform.

Then, I realized it's not about that but rather how a government cover-up worked and how an investigation was carried out to unearth it. Eventually, by shifting to this perspective, the movie became better. The aftermath was satisfying because it's what I would expect.

Besides the murky foreign politics, the reason for the low rating is the editing which is annoying to put up with. Also, some parts of what happened, especially the political leader walking in the open, are too simplistic.

Really, what it's about is fact-checking. Sure, the movie is boring, but it gives me a feel of how an investigation should be conducted. Hence, there's authenticity. This aspect will either make or break a potential viewer's enjoyment.

All in all, Z merits another try in the future to see if I'll appreciate it more.

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