For me it's always a good sign when you wonder what happened to the characters after a film finishes. Limbo focusses on four young men who share accommodation while waiting to hear about the outcome of their request for asylum in the UK.
The stunning desolate scenery of the Outer Hebrides appears to highlight the individual experiences rather than overwhelm them. A small figure in a vast landscape contrasts with close ups of Omar, the main character as he talks on the phone to his parents.
Limbo is firmly set in the moment with all its intensity. It's not a sentimental film; in fact, there is a great deal of humour especially in the opening scene. Brief flashbacks provide enough information about what has brought Omar to this point.
If you like films that provide a glimpse into other people's lives, which might be different from your own, this is for you.
The stunning desolate scenery of the Outer Hebrides appears to highlight the individual experiences rather than overwhelm them. A small figure in a vast landscape contrasts with close ups of Omar, the main character as he talks on the phone to his parents.
Limbo is firmly set in the moment with all its intensity. It's not a sentimental film; in fact, there is a great deal of humour especially in the opening scene. Brief flashbacks provide enough information about what has brought Omar to this point.
If you like films that provide a glimpse into other people's lives, which might be different from your own, this is for you.