I found everything presented in this documentary incredibly interesting. My only problem with the film is its presentation.
It seems like the untold series is going for this more cinematic style of documentary storytelling, popularized in the early 2000s. Where interviews and old footage is suplimented with newly made footage of the interviewed subjects walking in slowmotion down the street, or talking on the phone while voiceover about something vaguely related is playing. The filmmakers are definitely achieving this style, i just do not like it.
To me, the cinematic camera angles and modernized editorial techniques doesn't add tonthe story, it actually takes the humanity and emotion out of the spotlight.
Im a big time basketball fan, and already understand the NBA hierarchy. If you not already know how the NBA works, you might not get the same viewing experience, as the film does not overexplain it.
Interesting story, cool insights into the world of illegal gambling, big personalities, few but strong emotions, meaningless cinematography. 6/10.
It seems like the untold series is going for this more cinematic style of documentary storytelling, popularized in the early 2000s. Where interviews and old footage is suplimented with newly made footage of the interviewed subjects walking in slowmotion down the street, or talking on the phone while voiceover about something vaguely related is playing. The filmmakers are definitely achieving this style, i just do not like it.
To me, the cinematic camera angles and modernized editorial techniques doesn't add tonthe story, it actually takes the humanity and emotion out of the spotlight.
Im a big time basketball fan, and already understand the NBA hierarchy. If you not already know how the NBA works, you might not get the same viewing experience, as the film does not overexplain it.
Interesting story, cool insights into the world of illegal gambling, big personalities, few but strong emotions, meaningless cinematography. 6/10.