Is Roxanne Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2013)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Roxanne (2013), audiences are invited back into the world of various. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Bucharest, 2009. Twenty years after Romanian Revolution, Tavi Ionescu, a nice but quite immature guy for his late 30's finds out from his Securitate (Romanian Secret Police) file that he could be the father of a son he didn't know about. Starting his own secret investigation, Tavi is caught by a complicated past that now comes to reveal ugly hidden truths, messing up his life and the life's of the ones close to him. For the first time in his life, Tavi is forced to take really mature decisions."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Roxanne, Șerban Pavlu delivers a serviceable performance that keeps the narrative moving. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good cinema. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Roxanne worth your time? If you appreciate various films that take risks, this is likely a must-watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Roxanne is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 97 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.