It's a very immersive film. Gloomy and imperfect in its germ. Not to be confused with the Houston thriller classic Asphalt Jungle (1950).
This film is made on a documentary basis, this is the book "Black Flies" by Shannon Burke. It's based on the labor nightmare of paramedics in Harlem in the 1990s.
The movie was made with existential exhaust. A mix of criminal and psychological thriller with the fringe of the search for humanism and light in the dark realm. I must say that the director Jean-Stefan Sofer has one focus in thematic processing. The same keys in finding my I was in my debut job... "Johnny the Mad Dog" (2008), as well as "Punk" (2012) and the tape, which was in Cannes - "Fights without rules" (2017). The film in its social orientation resembles Scorsese's "Resurrection of the Dead", and in locations - the "French Connection" with Gene Hackman. Directed by Friedkin (1971).
"Asphalt Jungle" - the cinema was formed thanks to the camera of David Ungaro (Name, 99 francs, Monsieur Spade). And Sean Penn's acting, especially Michael Pitt. And not a bad job, Tai Sheridan. Dramaturgically clearly shows the functionality of compaction, accumulation of poverty, drug addiction, domestic violence.
Very heavy film. But it's beautiful. Watch the Strong with their Spiritual Faith.🕶