We have all heard stories about people getting away with one crime after another. We see it on television. We see it in politics. The big takeaway most of the time? Money can buy anything. 

Never has this concept come to the fore in as brutal a manner as it does in "Much Ado about Nothing," the latest film by Alejandro Fernandez Almendras. Watching this film will make you angry and yet draw you in.

The movie, which is based on a real event, tells the story of Vicente (Agustin Silva) who goes out one night to party with new friends and gets involved in a hit and run. And, while you might expect the story to focus on irresponsible youths getting into trouble due to the alcohol and drugs, the arrival of the political implications are what make this film so fascinating.

While Vicenete's family is well off, they must battle Manuel, Vicente's friend, over who was actually driving. When money comes into play, it is hard for Vicente's lawyers to do anything.

"Much Ado About Nothing" is fascinating in its structure as the first half of the film is a series of parties where audiences see Vicente drink, make out with two women, have sex, and go clubbing. His friends even steal fireworks. In essence, it reflects the irresponsible teen archetype that has proliferated throughout media. In keeping with this theme of the aimless team, the film itself feels directionless during this portion.

But once the accident happens, the film turns a political thriller that shows Vicente at his most vulnerable states. Unlike the first half where he is in full control of his actions, this second part sees him as a mere pawn in a far larger chess match. His mother (Paulina Garcia) moves him one way, the lawyers move him another and Manuel's lawyers throw him in yet another direction.

It's an interesting character study on how a person in complete control can lose that very defining sense of security rather quickly.

Fernandez Almedras' directing style adds to the grittiness of the situation as he chooses to shoot with long takes adding to a very cinema veritie, or as many call it "documentary style." He chooses to shoot the party scenes with very little light and the audience member is sometimes asked to guess what the characters are doing. This is particularly prevalent in very dark shots which add to the suspense and intrigue.

The film is also shot from Vicente's perspective so the audience is not always aware of what is happening around him. For example the accident isn't actually clear to the viewer because the camera is positioned within the car next to Vicente. The only information received is the information that Vicente receives from the rest of the characters. This changes up a bit towards the end during the trial. In this moment the audience is allowed to see what lies the rest of the characters tell. 

Another interesting trick employed in the film is the use of text. Since there is a lot of use of technology, the text messages are seen on screen allowing the audience to get into the characters conversations.

"Much Ado about Nothing" will anger many viewers but it will prove a riveting and provoking that shows us just how quickly we can become insignificant in our very own lives. 

The film is slated to appear at the Berlin Film Festival and was recently showcased at the Sundance Film Festival.