Fitzcarraldo Review

I just finished watching Fitzcarraldo last night directed by Werner Herzog. This was a masterful movie in my mind because of the unbelievable cinematography that was done throughout. I especially noticed it when a huge steamship was being hauled up a mountain through the jungle. The camera angles were breath taking because they were shot in such a way that the viewer could not tell whether the ropes were going to snap or not. From a cultural stand point, I liked how the natives in the movie were portrayed. They were shown living their daily lives, and it almost looked unscripted the way they behaved. This is an excellent action and story driven movie. In some ways, it reminded me of Indiana Jones type movie, but with more of a deeper story line twisted in. The movie also features themes about having hopes and dreams, which is something everyone can relate to. A man sets out on a mission in a steamship with a crew to accomplish a goal, and there are barriers of objects, physical, and emotional barriers to overcome. I would recommend anyone to check out this movie, just for the cinematography!, if nothing else.