Official Synopsis:
Javier, a Sad Clown, finds work in a
circus where he befriends an outlandish cast of characters, including
the brutish Happy Clown, Sergio, who humiliates Javier daily in the
name of entertainment. It is here that he meets Natalia, a gorgeous
acrobat and abused wife of Sergio. Javier falls deeply in love with
Natalia and tries to rescue her from her cruel and violent husband,
unleashing Sergio's jealousy. With neither man willing to back down,
this twisted love triangle evolves into a ferocious battle between
Sad Clown and Happy Clown, escalating to unbelievable heights in this
shocking, irreverent and unforgettable film.
Our Take:
There's little more satisfying for
moviegoers than a strong, meaty story told in a dazzling manner. Alex
de la Iglesia's The Last Circus (Balada Triste de Trompeta)
is some fantastically theatrical eye-candy that offers style and
substance. Visually there's1973 fashions complemented with
cutting-edge CGI and a modern horror aesthetic. It's coupled with
politically-influenced social commentary you can imagine being
current in the Seventies. Even those who can't stand subtitles should
like this film.
(Seriously, keep reading...)
(Seriously, keep reading...)
