Calm Like a Bomb is a dramatic thriller directed by Davide Ferrario, released in 2019. The movie follows Luigi (Giuseppe Battiston) who lost his girlfriend, Martina (Maya Sansa), in a brutal murder. The event unleashes all the rage and desire for revenge in Luigi, leading him in a one-night odyssey through the streets of Turin, Italy.
Luigi stalks the three men involved in Martina's death, moving unnoticed through the busy nightlife of the city. His quest for justice is portrayed in a series of violent sequences, where the tension builds up to a climax. Luigi's actions leave behind a trail of injuries to himself and others, attracting the attention of law enforcement.
But what drives Luigi's pursuit is not only the need for vengeance. The flashbacks of his relationship with Martina reveal that she was not the typical victim. She was an activist, fighting against social injustice in her community and involved in illegal activities. Her murder may have been a political assassination, connected to a bigger plot involving corrupt police officers and shady politicians.
The urban setting of Turin is a character on its own in the film. The city appears as an overwhelming and dangerous place, a maze of alleys and squares where the shadows of crime lurk in every corner. The soundtrack, composed of industrial and experimental music, contrasts the bright neon lights and colorful clubs and bars.
Calm Like a Bomb is not a movie for the faint of heart. The brutality of the scenes and the lack of dialogues or explanations can be confusing. However, the movie delivers a powerful message about the consequences of violence and the fragility of justice in a corrupted society.