Preview: Into the Abyss (2011)

Synopsis:

Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog tackles the dynamics of death and murder as it exists between criminal and the criminal justice system.

• Poster: B-

Review:

A subtle, simple image works incredibly well for documentaries about such dire situations. There isn't a desire to over-embellish and you get a full understanding of the film's subject and theme through a modicum of mental effort.

• Trailer: B

Review:

Herzog is a visual stylist first and a documentarian second. The delicate balance he must walk in presenting murderers and death row and the impact and dangers of execution.

Oscar Prospects:

Herzog's prior documentary cracked a heavy field of films, so I can definitely see this one competing.

Release Date:

• November 11, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (November 6, 2011) Original