"Security, Colorado" is an official "Dogme 95" film, but that's about all it's got going for it. The purpose of Dogme's rules of "cinematic chastity," as I understand it, is to free filmmakers from the obligations of technological wizardry and thus to enable them to concentrate on the most basic elements of cinema: a good story; strict verisimilitude; good acting. "Security" features some good acting, but that's about it. I was left somewhat confused: there didn't seem to be any reason for the main character's growing dissatisfaction with her life; her behavior seemed capricious and inexplicable. Adhering to the Dogme vows might make your film capital-a Artistic, but that doesn't necessarily make it a good film. "Security" is certainly watchable, but nothing special. Six stars out of ten.
Review of Security, Colorado
