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The Color of the Sun
The film follows a rural woman who sets foot in the big city to reunite her son with his biological father and send him to school. The boy's father, however, has already started his own life and family in the city. However, he does not know that he has a son. The story shows how the mother and son go through hardships and joys to adapt to life in the big city.
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Plot Summary
A young American prostitute in Rome, haunted by past traumas and visions of a monstrous killer, becomes entangled in a series of brutal murders. As the investigation unfolds, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the killer, unsure if she is a target or the perpetrator.
Critical Reception
Dario Argento's 'The Color of the Sun' received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many considering it a disappointing late-career effort. The film was criticized for its convoluted plot, weak performances, and a disturbing descent into gratuitous violence that failed to resonate.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for Argento's signature visual style, but widely condemned for its incoherent and offensive narrative.
Criticized for gratuitous and exploitative violence that overshadows any potential for suspense or thematic depth.
Lacked the tension and artistry of Argento's earlier, more acclaimed works.
Google audience: Audience reviews were overwhelmingly negative, with many viewers finding the film to be deeply unpleasant, poorly acted, and lacking in narrative coherence. The excessive gore and disturbing themes were frequently cited as major detractors.
Fun Fact
The film's original working title was 'The Red Queen', before being changed to 'The Color of the Sun'.
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