Forza
Bima, a 13 year old boy who lives in the slums of Bali, dreams of becoming a professional football player in order to get out of poverty and to provide for his beloved family. When Bima meets Marco, a professional football player from Bali Royal FC who is at the brink of retirement from his football career, Bima’s once unachievable dream becomes a reality because he was given a rare chance to trial with the AC Milan Youth Team in Italy.
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Plot Summary
A ruthless gangster known as 'Il Freddo' is released from prison and immediately seeks revenge on those who betrayed him. He orchestrates a series of violent acts, leading to a bloody war with rival gangs and the police. The film culminates in a violent confrontation as he tries to secure his dominance in the criminal underworld.
Critical Reception
Forza is a gritty and violent Italian crime thriller that exemplifies the poliziottesco genre of the era. While critically divisive due to its extreme violence and straightforward narrative, it has gained a cult following among fans of exploitation cinema for its relentless pace and stylized action sequences. It's often praised for its effective portrayal of a brutal criminal underworld.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense, no-holds-barred action and gritty atmosphere.
- Criticized for its excessive violence and formulaic plot.
- Seen as a quintessential example of the Italian crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Forza, but where available, it's often appreciated by genre fans for its raw energy and authentic 70s/80s Italian crime film feel, despite its notable brutality.
Fun Fact
Enzo G. Castellari, known for his action films, often worked with a limited budget, which contributed to the raw, visceral style seen in Forza.
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