arvin navarro

“Green Bones” deserves the accolades of getting the MMFF Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Supporting actor in 2024. The POV’s of the leads are relatable and compelling. Each of their experiences gave depth to the storyline or plot it aims to portray or deliver. I was moved and carried away with their emotions- the grievances, resilience and hope. And what makes it cut more deeply is the music ( Nyebe) that goes along with the narrative that highlights the director’s and writer’s intention.

Zombie apocalypse meets childhood trauma and insecurities in a thrilling family exodus, beleaguered into the unknown. From the very first dialogue until the end, the word “sorry” revolves around different situations and revelations why it becomes a salient plot of the story. It’s entitled “Outside” for a reason. It’s more of like the feeling of emptiness and unresolved conflicts that no matter how strongly you hide it, it would unravel itself in due time, resulting into a complicated and unexpected turn of events. Great acting and casts. Highly recommended. Hopefully, a sequel is in the works.

The movie is so disturbing in as much as giving emphasis on child rape. The "institution" sets forth as a welcoming arm for musical geniuses with passion on their craft amidst color and culture. However the tormenting part comes when the institution aims for 'The Perfection" disconnecting to morality and deviating to perversion performing as 'CULTS". At a young age, with nothing to console and forced to believe that something is morally acceptable for fame and career, it elicits fear, confusion, mental delusions and psychopathic behaviors as they mature. Overall, the movie deserves an A+ for screenplay and acting.