C.L.A.B. (2021): Cast & Ratings
C.L.A.B. is a 2021 action film directed by Mauro Russo Rouge, starring Serena Debianchi, Giovanni Pescetti and Mauro Pacenti. It was made on a reported $50,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 13/100.
- Echo Score
- 13
- budget
- $50K
- Released
- Director
- Mauro Russo Rouge
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Italian
- Studio
- ACSD ArtinMovimento
- Budget
- $50K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is C.L.A.B. About?
The premise of C.L.A.B. without spoilers.
Driven by grief and rage, a man embarks on a brutal quest for vengeance after his girlfriend is murdered. Over the course of a single night, he confronts three criminals in a spiraling descent into shocking violence. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a city's distorted sounds, focusing on the interplay between a man, his lost love, and those responsible for her death.
C.L.A.B. Cast
Serena Debianchi leads the cast, with Giovanni Pescetti and Mauro Pacenti. Directed by Mauro Russo Rouge; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mauro Russo Rouge
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C.L.A.B. Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 13/100, strongest in sensory experience (20) and weakest in rewatch factor (8).
C.L.A.B. Echo Score Breakdown
C.L.A.B. presents a largely unsuccessful attempt at experimental filmmaking, with pervasive shortcomings across all cinematic dimensions. Reviewers consistently note the absence of dialogue, incoherent visual sequencing, and low production values that undermine viewer engagement. The collective criticism points to a film that fails to deliver narrative clarity, aesthetic appeal, or lasting interest, resulting in minimal rewatch potential.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 18
In terms of art and craft, the film is described as poorly filmed, choppy, and visually confusing. Critics highlight dark lighting, excessive zoom, shaky steadicam work, and low‑budget set design that detract from any artistic intention. The cumulative assessment suggests a weak execution of direction, cinematography, and editing.
- Character & Emotion 12
When it comes to character and emotion, the absence of dialogue eliminates any opportunity for performance depth or chemistry. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize the lack of character development and emotional resonance, rendering the pieces of acting ineffective. Consequently, the character aspect is assessed as severely deficient.
- Story & Flow 15
Regarding story and flow, critics find the narrative incoherent, lacking any discernible plot or pacing structure. The film is described as a collection of snippets that fail to engage or convey meaning, leading to a perception of purposelessness. This results in a markedly low score for story coherence.
- Sensory Experience 20
The sensory experience is reported as subpar, with dark, hard‑to‑see visuals and no notable soundtrack or sound design. Viewers mention a confusing visual style and a lack of auditory elements that could have compensated for visual shortcomings. Overall, sensory impact is judged to be minimal.
- Rewatch Factor 8
The rewatch factor is evaluated as extremely low; reviewers advise against spending time on the film and describe it as a waste of effort. No positive aspects are cited that would encourage repeat viewings, leading to a near‑minimal replay value assessment.
C.L.A.B. Also Known As
Also known as “Calm Like a Bomb”.
- Also known as
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- Calm Like a Bomb
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C.L.A.B. FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of C.L.A.B., each answered in a sentence.
When was C.L.A.B. released?
C.L.A.B. was released on March 23, 2021.
Who directed C.L.A.B.?
C.L.A.B. was directed by Mauro Russo Rouge.
More films by Mauro Russo Rouge Who is in the cast of C.L.A.B.?
C.L.A.B. stars Serena Debianchi, Giovanni Pescetti and Mauro Pacenti, among 5 credited actors.
What was the budget of C.L.A.B.?
C.L.A.B. had a reported budget of $50,000.
Does C.L.A.B. have a post-credit scene?
No. C.L.A.B. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is C.L.A.B. in?
The original language of C.L.A.B. is Italian.
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