the narrative stuff is flimsy and didactic, as are the ironic barrage of logos and brands. But the material and its assemblage is so overpowering, just concrete sprawl and dilapidated buildings for miles. Rarely do films capture on such honest just how America was built in the 2000s. It seems easy until you watch it yourself. the voiceover makes it sound like Jem Cohen tried to make a more obvious picture than the one that turned out. I guess…
