“One of the sacrifices one makes as a film critic who keeps up on current releases, particularly in the underground or independent sphere, is that it’s difficult to truly be surprised by a new film… Every once in a while, however, I see a film which makes me squint my eyes, lean closer to the screen, and ask myself, ‘What is this?!’ I don’t have an easy answer to that question with regard to Riddle of Fire, first-time director Weston Razooli’s deeply odd children’s adventure which commences a 35mm run at the Brattle this weekend. All I can say is that I’m enamored, and I want to see more of whatever it is.” – Oscar Goff, Boston Hassle
RIDDLE OF FIRE premieres Thu, Apr 25 – Sun, Apr 28.