Very disappointing...

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

My 2nd Italian film, my 2nd hit. Gomorra type level (movie and TV show) and hope the new show on Netflix with the same name be at the same level. Well, where I'm start . . . these movie was so good that even the sex scenes between Sabrina and Filippo worth the time. And I'm not a fan of pointless sex and nudity on movies, but even that type of scenes where beautifully filmed in Suburra. I don't know if it's a combination between the dramatic music, the facial expressions of both of them, the surreal beauty of the Italian cities, the beautiful way the movie was filmed or even the great style the italians have to personify people that work on the underworld and corruption. If you're a fan of mob-style crime dramas, I truly recommend these movie and if you don't know yet the Gomorra TV show, give it a look (my favorite TV show produced out of Hollywood) and better than a lot of overrated American TV-shows.PD: That bed conversation scene between Sebastiano and Sabrina was so sad and lovely at the same time.

Italy has made some of the best movies and TV series on the Mafia. Stefano Sollima had previously directed GOMORRA, but I find SUBURRA better in terms of acting, photography, direction, and action sequences. The story unfolds against a time frame of seven days to "Apocalypse" - which, I assume, will be an all-out war among the various underworlds in Rome. It offers the usual menu of gloriously beautiful women having sex with corrupt politicians; underhand interests; treacherous souls; overbearing murderers; drug addicts and underdogs... and also an insight into the power and menace of the Catholic Church.An American Pit Bull Terrier that provides a truly terrifying sequence at the end, and there are a few other brutal interactions among characters you hope never to meet in your life. In between all the sordid souls and motivations, there is, however, love. There is love for a child who gets kidnapped (and that is all you get to know about him, one suspects there's no way back for him) and there's love in the ruins of this criminal microcosm. It does not matter that that love emanates from drug users, it still grows like a flower in asphalt, and it provides a solitary ray of hope. Ultimately and unexpectedly, the minnows have a say and you come away feeling that it is a great thing you were not born, and do not live, in the slums - or, for that matter, in the posh suburbs - of Rome.

I went into this movie with a friend having only read the summary and we were not disappointed. The movie, although over two hours long, did not feel as such and was intense and gripping from start to finish. The movie is set in Rome over 7 days and shows how the paths of people from various walks of life come together in an all too catastrophic and tragic way. This includes corrupt politicians, a hooker, and warring mafia gangs. The movie plays out like a snowball effect,starting with one event descending into the tragedy to become. The movie does not shy from graphic sex scenes and excessive violence, but it is not done in poor taste. In fact, it actually makes the film so much more potent. The acting is of course superb, and the actors really embody their roles. Production is excellent from all aspects. Definitely worth a watch, especially in a theatre.

WOW...color me impressed. I just finished up and I have to say with the exception of a few moments that make me scratch my head in disbelief, I have to say this is a very good film. I was really shocked at how it ended with the two characters. I knew the dog would come into play sooner or later but where were the dudes people? Did they think he just stayed out in the rain. How unexpected was it that the very end played out like it did? VERY but I liked it. My questions below.What was up with the little boy? What happened to the hooker? Why did 8 have so few men around him? How on earth did dude manage to sneak up on him with all that open space? It is so weird that I find myself pulling for these bad guys?"8" really just wants a better life and he loves his girl. The girl just had his back and loved him...I guess. This was a suspenseful film and having lived in Italy, it's always a pleasure to see the country on film. I have no idea what the one guy that rated this film "1" was thinking about but after looking at his other ratings it would appear he is a kid that has no clue. Watch it. Solid 8 for me maybe 8.5 but I can't give half points and it's closer to 8 than 9.