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Hola amigos, buenas vibras para todos.
**Hello friends, good vibes to all.
The day has arrived, finally March 27th is here and that means that the Oscars are only hours away from their gala. It has been an incredible journey through the nominated films, I have to say that I missed two of them: Licorice Pizza and Drive my car since the decision to see CODA yesterday was pretty tight. Basically I decided for this one because of all the noise it has been generating in the last few days due to the possibility that it could surprise and win the award for best film.
Is such a feat possible? - Well friends, in this world nothing seems to be rare anymore, so yes, I see it possible that it takes the statuette as I also see it possible that it takes BELFAST, which we already talked about it here. But the reality is that the great favorite is still THE POWER OF THE DOG, its cinematography level is far superior although the stories of these two are much more captivating. But well, what we came to, let's talk a little bit about this film that I tell you from now on is very nice.
This has been one of the stories that I have liked the most and with which I have been closer to shedding a tear, I say this because it does not have to be a reason for shame, if the film and the plot are that good and heartfelt there is no problem with that. In this opportunity we are before the Rossi family, one that is entirely deaf except for their daughter Ruby (Emilia Jones) who is the one who helps them with everything related to the family fishing business. Always before going to school she goes fishing with her father and brother to keep the business going and to be able to manage the boat at sea.
But that is not the life Ruby aspires for her future, she is passionate about singing, something that is one of the greatest and most beautiful ironies in the world given her family's disability, so she decides to join the school choir. Despite her insecurities, she manages to convince her teacher Bernardo Villalobos (Eugenio Derbez) and together they begin a journey that may lead her to the top in music. But Ruby still has to make the most important decision of her life, whether to continue helping her family or pursue her dream.
As I said, this is one of the stories that I have enjoyed watching from beginning to end because of how enjoyable it is and the message it seeks to convey. It is a drama but with many tinges of comedy which, in my humble opinion, will always make a good combination. That duality of for a moment being on the verge of crying and then out of nowhere comes an extremely comical passage that makes you laugh out loud are some of the wonderful things that are present in CODA, which for those who don't know is the acronym for (Child of deaf adults).
I admit that I had no intention of seeing this film but now I am thankful that I made the decision to see it because it is a film that is really worth seeing. The main message is clearly the inclusion of people with any type of disability without any prejudice but I would add another one and that is the pursuit of dreams. Having a dream and fighting for it is one of the most rewarding and complicated things that can exist and for example Ruby's life. It's knowing who you are and what you want no matter what.
The level of acting we see here is so impressive that they already won an award for best cast from the Screen Actors Guild. I knew Emilia from her participation in the series Locke & Key which, due to the nature of the series, I never realized her acting skills. Now, when you see what she does in this film it is very impressive because the whole film rests on her shoulders. She has the ability to be very good with drama but the thing is she is genuinely funny so both sides of the coin she handles very well, plus she is aided by great actors.
Ruby's father, Frank (Troy Kotsur) favorite to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and who has already won a few awards, is another whose performance is sublime. I have seen few films with deaf actors but I have to say that they convey the same and even more when it comes to acting. It is a character that many can empathize with because of the whole context within the plot, the father of a family who is stubborn but the only thing he wants is the stability of his family and will do everything possible to achieve it.
But if we are talking about characters, you can't miss the revelation of this film, the Mexican Eugenio Derbez. We are used to seeing him in comic roles since he is a comedian but seeing him here in a much more serious one was a pleasant surprise. Of course, the essence of who he really is is never lost, but without a doubt it is a much more sober and focused character which shows us how good an actor he is. Because yes, despite being a comedian he is a great actor, I recommend you to see "No Returns Accepted", a great movie. Eugenio's inclusion to the cast was a great success, he really shined in this story.
What else can I tell you? - You still have time to see this gem of a movie before the awards and if you can't, it doesn't matter, see it tomorrow or next weekend but don't miss it. For me it was a great discovery, yes I had read the reviews a bit but I never thought I would like it the way it did. Stellar performances, a very sensitive story that will touch the hearts of everyone who sees it and above all the message or moral that is none other than empathy towards other people.
A solid 8/10 for all of the above. It's a film that doesn't miss a beat. It has a duration of just under two hours and you can watch it on Amazon Prime and Apple TV platforms. I leave you with the trailer as usual. I sincerely hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Bueno amigos por hoy es todo, espero que les haya gustado. ¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
***Well friends that's all for today, I hope you liked it. ¡A hug to everyone, see you next time!