Viva

This is a very authentic facsimile of early 1970's sexploitation. I give writer/director Anna Biller a lot of credit. The dialogue definately hits the mark as did the omni-present soundtrack. The fashions, the set decoration and hair styles all accounted for and accurate to that time period AND the specific look required for all those early '70's grade Z skin flicks. Have to once again commend the music throughout especially the piece played during the main menu with the sound of vinyl surface noise added softly-a real nice touch. Got the title right too-"Viva". Again, very accurate to the time. And now the but. For all the splendid effort Anna put into this, she's just wrong for the part. Sorry Anna but a white girl should have been the star. Because that was what it was back then with the very few exceptions-Linda Wong for instance. You WERE striving for accuracy weren't you? Your co-star Bridget who played Sheila was right on the mark. I also agree with another reviewer that this lasted too long and I lost interest and became bored 'bout half way through. It was just too much of the same thing. I was also thinking a little scratching on the film ala Grindhouse couldn't have hurt. Very good behind the scenes is included as a bonus.        9/17/09