Laws of Gravity (1991)

100% of critics liked it
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Either loved or hated by the critics, this is the debut film by the 29-year-old writer/director, Nick Gomez. A three-day slice-of-life in Brooklyn done in the cinema verite style, this is a violent movie portraying two ruthless thieves and their friends involved in illegal activities--following them… More Either loved or hated by the critics, this is the debut film by the 29-year-old writer/director, Nick Gomez. A three-day slice-of-life in Brooklyn done in the cinema verite style, this is a violent movie portraying two ruthless thieves and their friends involved in illegal activities--following them through the urban underbelly as they commit their crimes and are pursued by the police. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Nick Gomez
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Mar 21, 1992 Wide
Studio: Triboro

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
One of the freshest indies of the 1990s, Laws of Gravity offers an ultra-realistic depiction of terrifying nihilism
Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
...A sustained level of tension that few street dramas can match.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The characters seem so real that this film could be mistaken for a documentary.

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Stephen E

"Laws of Gravity" is about a bunch of violent, foul-mouthed people whose daily activities consist of shoplifting, drinking, smoking, and getting in fights with each other. In fact, so many small conversations escalate into full-on brawls that it actually becomes humorous to… More
"Laws of Gravity" is about a bunch of violent, foul-mouthed people whose daily activities consist of shoplifting, drinking, smoking, and getting in fights with each other. In fact, so many small conversations escalate into full-on brawls that it actually becomes humorous to watch them carry on. Director Nick Gomez does an excellent job of depicting real life in Brooklyn, doing so with long takes and a handheld camera, and both the writing and the acting are top-notch. "Laws of Gravity" isn't about story, but rather about a way of life that most of us are unfamiliar with.
Anthony V

Another 90's Indie classic.