Athena - there is a reason the movie is called that - and a reason for my summary headline. So no pun intended - at least not from my side of things. Athena was (or is, if the Greek Gods still live but are just forgotten) the Goddess of Justice. The name is also the name of a building - but again Gavras of Greek descent knows why he chose that name.
You do not have to know this to to enjoy the movie - or understand it in any shape or form. You will be able to understand the rage - the disappointment. You may not agree with how that is channeled and used ... violence begets violence. There is a vicious circle ... and maybe if you agree you may think there is no other way to make people understand ... to actually get results ... but is it really helping? Whatever the case may be - the movie is powerful. Visually and otherwise ... the long shots are amazing to say the least. The effects are spot on - again no pun intended.
If you are a fan already you do not need more convincing ... but Gavras seems to have learned or rather got it from his father (are we talking legacy here?) ... well done! No pun intended.
You do not have to know this to to enjoy the movie - or understand it in any shape or form. You will be able to understand the rage - the disappointment. You may not agree with how that is channeled and used ... violence begets violence. There is a vicious circle ... and maybe if you agree you may think there is no other way to make people understand ... to actually get results ... but is it really helping? Whatever the case may be - the movie is powerful. Visually and otherwise ... the long shots are amazing to say the least. The effects are spot on - again no pun intended.
If you are a fan already you do not need more convincing ... but Gavras seems to have learned or rather got it from his father (are we talking legacy here?) ... well done! No pun intended.