Preview: Balibo (2009)

Synopsis:

Two journalists travel to East Timor to solve the disappearance of five other journalists in 1975.

• Poster: D+

Review:

Man's hand is imprinted on this poster. Why? Hopefully there's a thematic reason because otherwise it's one of the least imaginative designs I've seen.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

The trailer jumps around a lot, making it difficult to understand where in time the pair of journos are in relation to the five, which makes for a confusing experience.

Oscar Prospects:

Anthony LaPaglia has never been considered by the Academy and I highly doubt this will be the vehicle to do so.

Release Date:

• August 13, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 19, 2009) Original