Spoiler Alert. This is my first review. Normally i wouldn't but no one has reviewed it and i think members might read this as an indication of it's appeal. Do not be misled, this is well worth your time.
I went into this due to the relatively high ratings and comparisons to True Detective. Having watched it i would describe it as more "Serial" the pod-cast. I was thrown off for a minute or two as i realized it's a documentary but was soon convinced, very convinced. Imagine a documentary that plays out like a great fiction movie. The truth is stranger than fiction here.
I won't ruin it for you by going into story details. This is a journey that's best experienced first hand. Trust me on that. If you're the kind of person that insists on knowing what it is before watching it, here's an interview of the director on the latimes.com: http://lat.ms/1wz0Pnd
From the cinematography alone you know you've found quality cinema and can now schedule your weeks ahead :-) It is well directed by Andrew Jarecki (Who made Capturing the Friedmans (2003). He also made "All Good Things", which is also about Robert Durst. Jinx is well written where it is. The journalism aspect of it is on point, the lack of bias by the interviewer is refreshing. It allows one to explore the characters objectively. Going from episode to episode one does not know what to expect; the surprises keep coming. I love how each episode resolves intelligently but leaves one looking forward to the next.
If you're like me and refuse to see any series that scores below 8 on IMDb- I recommend Jinx for you. Do not waste any time; run towards it.
I am from Joburg SA. City Of Gold&Gunpowder.
I went into this due to the relatively high ratings and comparisons to True Detective. Having watched it i would describe it as more "Serial" the pod-cast. I was thrown off for a minute or two as i realized it's a documentary but was soon convinced, very convinced. Imagine a documentary that plays out like a great fiction movie. The truth is stranger than fiction here.
I won't ruin it for you by going into story details. This is a journey that's best experienced first hand. Trust me on that. If you're the kind of person that insists on knowing what it is before watching it, here's an interview of the director on the latimes.com: http://lat.ms/1wz0Pnd
From the cinematography alone you know you've found quality cinema and can now schedule your weeks ahead :-) It is well directed by Andrew Jarecki (Who made Capturing the Friedmans (2003). He also made "All Good Things", which is also about Robert Durst. Jinx is well written where it is. The journalism aspect of it is on point, the lack of bias by the interviewer is refreshing. It allows one to explore the characters objectively. Going from episode to episode one does not know what to expect; the surprises keep coming. I love how each episode resolves intelligently but leaves one looking forward to the next.
If you're like me and refuse to see any series that scores below 8 on IMDb- I recommend Jinx for you. Do not waste any time; run towards it.
I am from Joburg SA. City Of Gold&Gunpowder.