rather abruptly and permanently veer from it storyline at first confuse this viewer . the suggested plot seem so pregnant with intrigue and fun and potential and etc . then the plot shift and the impact such have on the two main character be and i have conclude and what make lamerica a good movie . lamerica be about a person comprehension of value as well a the impact of age and wisdom upon such . i concede that the film use rather ordinary plot devise of violent setting and young vs. old and etc . and to contrast the character predicament . but lamerica lesson be teach without moralize or melodrama or preachy dialog . for example and a death during the film come about in mundane fashion while i. e. and entirely without tragedy and violence or emotion . it take reflection on the entire film to recognize it importance and place and etc . the same can be say about bit of dialog and brief encounter throughout the film represent much a in real life and their importance and the lesson they impart and be only understood when step back to look at the big picture .