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Vital Signs
Psychological drama, comedy. After an argument with his wife over old toothbrushes, the new immigrant Aron heads into the city to buy oranges. As he navigates the streets, unable to communicate in the language of his new surroundings, Aron becomes entangled in a series of events. What begins as a simple search for oranges evolves into a pursuit of his own identity.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious prosecutor is determined to bring down a notorious drug dealer, but his investigation becomes deeply personal when the dealer targets the prosecutor's family. The film explores themes of corruption, revenge, and the psychological toll of law enforcement.
Critical Reception
Vital Signs received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing a formulaic plot and uneven performances. While some acknowledged the film's attempts to explore gritty urban crime, many found it lacking in originality and compelling character development.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and tension, but criticized for a predictable storyline.
Performances were seen as a mixed bag, with some actors delivering stronger material than others.
The film struggled to distinguish itself from other crime thrillers of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through platforms like Google Reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Laura San Giacomo's earliest roles after her breakthrough in 'sex, lies, and videotape'.
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