Laws of Gravity

Laws of Gravity (1991)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 78% of users liked it
    (319 ratings)

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

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Drama
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Jan 1, 1992 Wide
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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

  • Anthony V


    Another 90's Indie classic.

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