Automotive (2013)

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Set entirely around the perspective of a 1964 Mercury muscle car, Automotive is an American neo-noir about Kansas, a man who must unravel a crime he may or may not have committed.

Introduction
"Automotive" is a 2013 drama movie directed by Rene Villarreal, which ironically provides a tale of struggle and optimism in the vehicle market. As the film titles suggest, the story is centered worldwide of cars, more specifically, a cars and truck factory in Michigan.

Main Plot
The story has to do with a blue-collar employee called Mike (Will Estes), who only wants to provide a much better future for his household. Mike, a third-generation factory employee, works on an assembly line in a car plant in Michigan. When he's presented with the news that the plant where he works is shutting down, Mike's tie to the car market includes another layer of worrisome significance to the destructive news.

However, an opportunity emerges when Mike gets his hands on an important automobile. The vehicle in concern is a traditional '67 Camaro, and if offered, it might bring Mike the money he direly requires. He partner with Harvey (Lisandro Boccacci), a street-smart freelance professional photographer in his perky journey to sell the cars and truck. The set satisfy a variety of colorful characters who bring life to their experience, highlighting the complex social class struggles within the vehicle industry.

Character Development
Mike, a relatable and grounded character, deals with the reality of his future and his household's wellness. Together with Harvey, a contrast character with a considerably more light-hearted technique, they form a charismatic and interesting collaboration. Harvey is somebody who can risk everything and anything without relatively breaking a sweat. The duo's interaction and combined struggles paints a brilliant representation of the timeless American battle portrayed in the motion picture.

Significance and Context
The setting of the film is in an economically distressed environment, a world impacted by the financial recession. This setting, coupled with the reality of factories shutting down, emphasizes the desperate hope and dogged decision of the characters who just want to get ahead and survive.

"Automotive" provides a circumstance where the ever-reliable and once-thriving car industry is being threatened by recession and financial crisis. It works as a reality check, depicting the real-life battles of working-class Americans, and the extreme results of commercial decline on regional neighborhoods.

Conclusion
Regardless of the heavy topic and the seemingly bleak conditions that the film concentrates on, "Automotive" handles to preserve an element of lightness, mainly through the characters' interactions, dialogues and basic shenanigans. This ideal mix of intensity and humor includes a level of relatability and credibility, painting the truth of the harsh commercial world in an interesting and gripping manner.

In conclusion, "Automotive" is as much a tale about human durability and survival in the face of financial difficulties, as it has to do with the state of the vehicle industry. For anyone who appreciates gritty, thought-provoking, yet entertaining storytelling, the journey of Mike and Harvey in "Automotive" is one ride worth taking.

Top Cast

  • Will Estes (small)
    Will Estes
    Kansas
  • Emily Baldoni (small)
    Emily Baldoni
    Lonely
  • Tessa Thompson (small)
    Tessa Thompson
    Maggie
  • Ross McCall (small)
    Ross McCall
    Nondescript
  • Pippa Scott (small)
    Pippa Scott
    Helen
  • Jim Hanks (small)
    Jim Hanks
    Detective Fulton
  • Matthew Del Negro (small)
    Matthew Del Negro
    Paul
  • Kevin P. Kearns (small)
    Kevin P. Kearns
    Philip