Camera Obscura (2003)

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An artist thrown into the violent world of police work is torn between his creative sensibility and his pragmatic need to earn a living in this offbeat police thriller. Jimmy (Adam Trese) is a gifted photographer who, despite the quality of his work, is having a hard time making ends meet. Eager to be able to support himself and his wife, Maria (Ariadna Gil), a classical dancer, Jimmy takes a job as a crime scene photographer with the L.A.P.D. The constant parade of violence and brutality Jimmy

R, 1 hr. 39 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Hamlet Sarkissian

Written By: Hamlet Sarkissian

In Theaters: Dec 31, 2003 Wide

On DVD: May 23, 2006

Fish Eye Films

Cast

Adam Trese
Jimmy
Ariadna Gil
Maria
Cully Fredricksen
Flowers
Kirk Ward
Fish
Molly Bryant
Coroner Mo Donahue
V.J. Foster
Russo

Critic Reviews for Camera Obscura

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An L.A. neo-noir raised to an insufferable degree of artiness.

September 25, 2003 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

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Thanks to a lack of innovation and a tired script, writer/director Hamlet Sarkissian is about as cutting edge as the out-of-touch friend who keeps trying to tell you that Michael Jackson's latest albums are as good as his old stuff.

October 3, 2003 Full Review Source: FilmStew.com

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Larry Carroll

FilmStew.com Source: FilmStew.com

A film of high gloss and low substance.

September 26, 2003 Full Review Source: E! Online

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E! Online

Sarkissian's script ... is both overwrought and undercooked.

September 25, 2003 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

L.A. Weekly

An edgy thriller with its own take that took me on a road I never travelled. Ahead of the general level of the low budget-festival winning competition.

August 29, 2003 Full Review Source: Cinema Signals

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