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Laws of Gravity
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R,1hr 40min
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January 1, 1992
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Synopsis: Either loved or hated by the critics, this is the debut film by the 29-year-old writer/director, Nick Gomez. A three-day slice-of-life in Brooklyn done in the cinema verite style, this is a violent movie portraying two ruthless thieves and their friends involved in illegal activities--following them through the urban underbelly as they commit their crimes and are pursued by the police. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
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The minimal plot and gritty urban locale of Laws of Gravity obviously owe a debt to Martin Scorcese's Mean Streets, but writer/director Nick Gomez manages to make his own mark with the raw energy of his filmmaking. Laws of Gravity has the unpredictable visceral power of a runaway freight train. Well-captured by the frantic handheld camera work of Jean de Segonzac, the testosterone bounces off the edges ... Full Review
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