Gina (1975)
31KGina (1975). 1h 35m
“To the best of my knowledge, there is no English version of this film, aside from subtitles, which I had to find on the internet (my DVD was completely in French), thus dooming this film to a higher level of obscurity than it deserves. Itu0026#39;s a good movie and, while some might write if off as an exploitation flick, itu0026#39;s a little more cerebral than that and deserves a little more credit. The general bleakness and crumminess of the hotel and the town itself were things I could really relate to and the way that all the characters are portrayed as victims of some sort of oppression beyond their control provides a nice commentary on the human condition that I appreciate seeing in a film. There are no real winners in Gina and it is not a feel-good film by any means, nor is it a bummer, either. Everyone is getting screwed by someone and everyone is making do with their lot in the best way they know how in a manner that I think rings true with a lot of people, and then you get the treat of an over-the-top shlock-fest of an ending that is the icing on the cake. They certainly donu0026#39;t make them like this anymore and, if you are like me and despise most of the garbage movies they put out these days but loved the trash from the 70u0026#39;s and 80u0026#39;s, this one will not disappoint. A great film and worth seeking out.”
