So-Me’s IMDb web page tells me he has directed many music movies. Wikipedia calls him “a French graphic designer, animator, director, and music producer.” He additionally directed one of many six episodes of 6 X Confiné.e.s, titled Scorpex. I’ve not seen 6 X Confiné.e.s, however the title of the episode refers back to the character performed by Vincent Cassel. It appears as if Cassel has reprised his position as Luis/Scorpex in Banger. This crime comedy movie, directed by So Me, appears to be like like an prolonged music video. I’m not conversant in So Me’s work, however Banger is much from a banger. It is an earworm provided that your definition of earworm is “a worm that damages your ears.” The music featured in the movie – one which So Me appears to be celebrating right here – is sorely forgettable. One is not capable of distinguish one tune from the opposite. All of it sounds the identical; the beats are lifeless. Banger has a swift tempo – it runs and jumps like an individual excessive on medication. The story, nonetheless, in a mad rush, reaches nowhere. The movie’s pace can initially shoot up your blood strain. Nonetheless, as soon as you agree into its tone, the rhythms change into repetitive.
Sure, there’s a so-known as story involving Luis infiltrating a criminal offense ring on the request of a police officer. She is Rose (Laura Felpin), and she or he does not actually request Luis to affix this mission. It is extra of a blackmail form of scenario (Luis has not paid his taxes, so he will likely be fined if he refuses to cooperate with the officers). Additionally, by serving to the police, Luis would possibly find yourself serving to himself. If the operation is profitable, Luis will defeat his rival, Vestax (Mister V), permitting him to make a comeback. This “story,” nonetheless, is nothing greater than a clothesline on which So Me hangs chaotic sequences, just like the one the place the digital camera turns delirious when Luis takes Angel Rocket, aka Drippy Drop. However beneath the hectic momentum and stoned pictures, there’s nothing however full vacancy. So-Me desires to take you on a “journey.” So far as he is involved, Banger works on “vibes” – it is one thing you expertise like a stoner. Critics usually complain that the majority movies and reveals are designed for “second display screen” audiences. Here’s a film made for dopeheads – an acid journey that prefers its viewers to be intoxicated. However whilst an acid journey, Banger is fairly tame and unremarkable. The pictures are colourful but in addition standard. There may be not sufficient insanity on the display screen – So-Me does not have a particular voice or imaginative and prescient. He is unimaginative, and his visuals neither have a feverish depth nor an inebriating attraction. Banger is simply one other lackluster providing from Netflix that can quickly be consigned to oblivion.
Remaining Rating- [1.5/10]
Reviewed by – Vikas Yadav
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