Number 55 (2014)
★★ — Number 55 (2014)
Number 55 is a Croatian war film directed by Kristijan Milić, a filmmaker better known for television work in the region, and produced by Telefilm as one of the more ambitious local productions to tackle the Croatian War of Independence directly. The film is based on a documented incident from the autumn of 1991, early in the conflict that followed Croatia's declaration of independence from Yugoslavia, a period of intense and often brutal fighting that lasted until 1995. That war has generated a modest body of Croatian cinema over the years, though productions with this kind of action-focused, boots-on-the-ground approach remain relatively rare. Goran Bogdan, who has since built a solid international profile with appearances in Twin Peaks and various European productions, leads the cast here in what was still an early phase of his career.
A-Z World Movie Tour Croatia Based on a true story. Started off really strongly. A no nonsense raw look at modern warfare during the Croatian war of independence from Yugoslavia in the mid 90s. The story starts off really strong and has some really strong special effects for the injuries. Very quickly though it loses steam and just kind of meanders to the finish. Something really jarring is the use of shakycam and the constant soundtrack of random gunfire to try to create an aura of tension in what is otherwise a pretty mundane movie. A bit disappointed in the end.
Rating: ★★ | Year: 2014 | Watched: 2025-06-07
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