1/23/2024 0 Comments Samba movie best scenes 2015![]() ![]() While Rahim and Higelin live for every moment, Gainsbourg and Sy can’t help but think of the long term. Not only because of Rahim (who is so lovable in the film), but because of the juxtaposition Rahim and Higelin provide to the budding friendship-relationship between Gainsbourg and Sy. Sy and Rahim’s scenes play more like a good buddy comedy, and the tonal shift is refreshing and energizes the movie. And a big shot of adrenalin is infused in the film by Tahar Rahim’s. ![]() The second act (signified by a Stevie Wonder song) is considerably more energetic. It works in establishing the seriousness of Samba’s desperate situation, but it is also a tough, long watch. The first act, focusing on Samba’s arrest, trail, and struggle to find work of any kind, are extremely somber. But the biggest issue with the film, is its clearly defined three-act structure which while intentionally disjointed, is weighed down with slow first and third acts. There are several moments that feel almost as if a scene was left out, and the movie’s conclusion is a bit too simplistic and Hollywood for a movie which aggressively tries to avoid clichés. Structurally, Samba certainly has problems which can’t be denied. ![]() While trying to find enough work to get by, he meets another illegal immigrant (Tahar Rahim), who becomes his friend. Samba is ultimately told he “has to leave” (he is now an illegal) making it nearly impossible to find work, unless he uses fake IDs. A legal aid (Izïa Higelin), and volunteer Alice (Charlotte Gainsbourg), are assigned to help him, but almost immediately realize that legally, Samba doesn’t have a strong case for staying in the country. He wants to be a citizen of France, but his application was refused and he’s been arrested. As title character Samba, he is a food worker who lives with his uncle, but does not have a work visa or citizenship. ![]()
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