Land of Saints
Ambitious magistrate Vittoria (Valeria Solarino) makes the dramatic decision to relocate from the north to the south of Italy with one mission in mind – to defeat the Calabrian ‘‘Ndrangheta’ mafia. She is flabbergasted by the violence, the cruelty and the killings that Mafia men project – even youngsters are not spared. But instead of targeting the men, Vittoria tries a new approach; an appeal to the women involved in these circles. The bosses’ wives are as hard as nails; they will not talk and will not betray their powerful husbands, but could it be they have a soft spot for their own children?
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Plot Summary
A retired detective, haunted by an unsolved case from his past, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when a series of murders echoes the original crime. He must confront his own demons and a dangerous conspiracy to bring the killer to justice.
Critical Reception
Land of Saints received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with praise for its attempts at a dark, atmospheric thriller but criticism for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences found it to be a somewhat generic crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a convoluted plot that fails to maintain suspense.
- While the cast delivers solid performances, the material doesn't give them much to work with.
- The moody atmosphere is present but doesn't fully compensate for the narrative weaknesses.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available feedback suggests viewers found the film to be an uninspired crime thriller that doesn't offer anything particularly new to the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, utilizing its diverse urban landscapes to create the gritty atmosphere.
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