
Solid Gold
A short observational piece by Josh and Benny Safdie, Solid Gold follows a gold-painted “living statue” (performed by Benny Safdie) working the streets and subways of New York—a compact study of street performance and the struggle to be seen, featured online via NoBudge in 2013.
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Plot Summary
A driven detective is determined to bring down a ruthless crime lord who is poisoning the city's water supply. As the body count rises and the stakes get higher, the detective must race against time to uncover the conspiracy and save innocent lives. The investigation leads to a web of corruption and betrayal, forcing the detective to confront her own demons. Ultimately, she must decide how far she is willing to go to achieve justice.
Critical Reception
Solid Gold received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and generic action sequences. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to offer anything new to the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the action-thriller category.
What Reviewers Say
- Features generic action sequences that lack originality.
- The plot is predictable and relies heavily on established thriller tropes.
- Performances are adequate but unable to elevate the weak material.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film's production budget was reportedly modest, with many of the action sequences being filmed in and around Vancouver, Canada, utilizing its urban landscape.
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