A new day and a new review.
This week, a fortnight after it got a very limited release in the UK, we had a chance to see a film that has been on my radar for a while and the interest was at an all time high as we went into the cinema to sit down and watch. The film in question is the critically acclaimed documentary "The Imposter".
The story is a difficult one to explain without going about spoiling certain points for people yet to read about it or see the film, there may be spoilers ahead.
Frédéric Bourdin, a frenchman in his early 20's, poses as a young boy from Texas who disappeared three years prior to where this unusual tale begins. The strange part of the story however is told through stylish reconstructions and discussions with the individuals involved.
The family who lost their son were met with news that he had been found in mainland Spain. What follows is the story of the familys' reuniting with their son, who looks older, darker haired, has features of a much older boy such as stubble and a French accent. The family take the boy back as if nothing is wrong and the imposter is granted citizenship to the United States after convincing the US government that he is who he says he is.
The story is bizarre and dazzles you with the sheer suprise that this could happen. There are twists and turns and each talking head tells their own truths to the camera, which are actual truths remains to be revealed.
The documentary itself is shot very well and flows in a way that keeps the attention of even the most light-of-focus movie-goer. Brilliantly told and just totally wacky, it is definately a must-see tale of hope, hopelessness, loss, gain, truth and lies.
8 big movie stars out of 10
