It is not easy to find such a movie in the context of independent cinema that depicts the dynamics of the family and the process of change so realistically and without pretentiousness. The film that India Donaldson directs for the first time does exactly that, giving the audience a realistic portrayal of a young woman’s development. The action of the film is set on two days of a hiking trip in the Catskills and focuses on the relations between the 17-year-old girl Sam and her father Chris and his friend from college Matt. On the surface, it is a story of a family going for a wood trip, but the generational clash, passive aggression, and the need for an individual to fight for one’s rights against the traditional values are gradually revealed, for a film that has a rather narrow plot and focuses on the significance of the interaction between characters, the audience is forced to consider their own family dynamics and the painful process of growing up. Sam’s character transformation is depicted slowly and the audience gets to experience a clear development of the character. This will be more attractive to a specific audience due how good the capture of the landscape, sound and potentially how relaxing the film can be, the downside is how these aspects could turn it into a boring but meaningful production.

The plot of the film is focused from the point of view of Sam as she is torn between the two middle-aged men whose pride and unsolved issues are the main driving force of the plot. This is an interesting aspect because Matt lost his son Dylan and he was meant to be part of the trip; Sam has to deal with this awkwardness but she proved to be mature and calm all the times, unlike the other elders who display childish tendencies over and over again.

Chris, played with complexity by James Le Gros, turns out to be a tight ass who wants to control everything on the other hand Matt, acted by Danny McCarthy, tries to cover up his weakness, the film is at its best when it comes to presenting the underlying conflicts and passive aggression of the characters' interactions mostly unresolved issues they had and are coming up during this trip. Sam, played with much charm by the newcomer Lily Collias, has to become a middleman and a confidante for the grown-ups' problems and get praise in what is rather condescending.

It is the feature directorial debut of India Donaldson who has mentioned the inspiration from real-life experiences of camping with her father. The project was initiated during the pandemic as for the first time in her life since teenage Donaldson was staying at home and could focus on her thoughts and the idea of being ‘the good one’ in a family. The production team consisted of the producers Diana Irvine, Graham Mason, and Wilson Cameron, and all of them were quite cooperative. He also said that they made the film by calling friends and asking them to make a movie together.

Wilson Cameron was the cinematographer who worked hard together with the director to achieve the look and feel of the film, a major aspect of production that can be discussed is the shooting on location especially in the Catskills area, to get the look that he wanted in the show, Cameron used an Arri Alexa Mini and Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera with Zeiss Super Speed lenses, got this information doing some digging about the production online. Some of the challenges that affected the production include ticks, thunderstorms, and even meetings with bears which were in addition to the planned scenes and this made the shooting of the movie to be for 12 days only, after all it is literally a hiking trip.

The main character is Sam, played by Lily Collias who is a relatively new talented actress, portraying the character of a 17-year-old girl. She starred in the 2022 drama film "Palm Trees and Power Lines" with Gretchen Mol. She as Sam has been compared to Jennifer Lawrence in Winter’s Bone, and Thomasin McKenzie in Leave No Trace, which proves she is one talent that the movie industry should look out for.

It is worth mentioning that James Le Gros who portrays Sam’s father Chris has been in the industry for more than three decades. Le Gros has been a prominent character in both the independent and the commercial film industry featured in "Drugstore Cowboy", "Living in Oblivion", and "Zodiac".

Completing the main cast we have Danny McCarthy who plays Matt, Chris’s best friend. McCarthy has appeared in both films and television shows such as "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", "Stronger", "Elvis & Nixon", and HBO’s "Somebody Somewhere".

Many film critics and viewers have described the movie as good and realistic, with the focus on the development of the characters’ relationships noted as the film’s strong points, as they provide a unique opportunity to dive into the characters’ personalities. Many critics have noted that Donaldson’s narrative is rather restrained; he prefers not to introduce clear conflicts, but rather potential conflicts, and mutual passive aggressive behavior that keeps building up over the film's progress to eventually climax.

Some people have complained that the movie is slow and that the plot is not very engaging, but many viewers for the same reason enjoy the absence of a fast pace and lowered tones. The slow accumulation of tension and the characters’ progression have been named as the strategies that affect the movie’s impact on the audience, probably nowadays a streaming movie rather than theater.

The main theme that has been deduced by many goes back to the struggle in the parent and child relationship as

children grow into adulthood. Sam’s story is viewed as a sensitive and dramatic experience of the time when a youth starts realizing that their parents are not perfect people, eventually thinking they can be their own independent authority.

Another major concern that critics have noted is the attempts to analyze the image of the “good child”. Sam’s character is depicted as intelligent and obedient, which are positive traits, but the movie expresses how those assets can be used by the elders negatively. The part of the story has prompted discussions about the stress due to society’s expectations and the need for youth to set boundaries even for family members.

The movie made its way through various independent film festivals such as Sundance and Cannes. It is evident that India Donaldson is a director to be recognized. Her first feature is notably praised among critics and the audience; the film is described as realistic to the point that it might look like a documentary at certain points, of a young woman’s determination to make a life of her own in the face of her complex relationship with the grown-ups who surround her.

Overall, I'm certainly this is a film I would probably enjoy the most watching with my wife. This is a very thoughtful film that is very simple without many complex scenes other than their own relationship problems that, after all, is what sometimes can make any film under any genre way more interesting and enjoyable. It is the example of how the horror genre has evolved thanks to the more psychological aspects of films nowadays instead of the classic scare jump. Drama is a big part of any movie, and Good One (2024) based on the online comments, reviews, and what I have seen so far from the trailer does look like the peak of it, trying to describe this film in a way.

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¡Hola amigos! Hoy les traigo la reseña de una serie muy peculiar que se estrenó hace unas semanas en la plataforma de Prime Video y que está basada en un libro del mismo nombre: My Lady Jane.

Hello friends! Today I bring you the review of a very peculiar series that premiered a few weeks ago on the Prime Video platform and is based on a book of the same name, My Lady Jane.

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Esta serie nos cuenta la historia de Jane Grey, una joven con ansias de conocimiento que anhela dedicarse a la medicina. Sin embargo, no se encuentra en el mejor de los siglos, su madre tiene otros planes para ella. Está a punto de casarse con alguien que no conoce y que no tiene tan buena fama, pero esto no es todo, sino que a su querido primo y rey de Inglaterra, Edward, lo están envenenando para tomar posesión del trono. En medio de intrigas políticas, familiares de dudosa lealtad, mentiras y secretos, y una guerra a punto de suceder entre Verdades y Edianos (personas que se pueden transformar en animales), es que se da esta trama llena de ocurrencia histórica y humor sarcástico con una pizca de fantasía que nos invita a reescribir la historia real de la época de la que fueron parte estos personajes.

This series tells the story of Jane Grey, a young woman with a thirst for knowledge who longs to become a doctor. However, she is not in the best of centuries, her mother has other plans for her. She is about to marry someone she does not know and who does not have such a good reputation, but this is not all, but her beloved cousin and king of England, Edward, is being poisoned to take possession of the throne. In the midst of political intrigues, relatives of dubious loyalty, lies and secrets, and a war about to happen between Truths and Edians (people who can transform into animals), is that this plot full of historical witticism and sarcastic humor with a pinch of fantasy that invites us to rewrite the real history of the time of which these characters were part.

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Como una persona a la que le gusta leer y la fantasía me siento mal por no haber leído está historia, pero sin dudas ver esta serie me hizo conocerla y espero completar los huecos con su versión original. Ahora sí, como serie me pareció muy buena, tiene cierto encantó que te invita a estar atenta a los próximos acontecimientos.

As a person who likes reading and fantasy I feel bad for not having read this story, but no doubt seeing this series made me know it and I hope to fill in the gaps with its original version. Now yes, as a series I found it very good, it has a certain charm that invites you to be attentive to the next events.

Es como si te estuvieran narrando un cuento, no es algo nuevo escuchar las voces en off que te vayan narrando parte de la historia, pero se me hizo muy ocurrente la forma de contarlo en esta serie. Me pareció muy divertida y fresca de ver, por momentos es bastante hilarante y absurda. Pero la verdad es que la trama me encantó, quedé muy sorprendida, le da un giro inesperado a hechos históricos que ocurrieron.

It's as if they were telling you a story, it's not something new to hear the voiceovers narrating part of the story, but I found the way of telling it in this series very witty. I found it very funny and fresh to watch, at times it is quite hilarious and absurd. But the truth is that I loved the plot, I was very surprised, it gives an unexpected twist to historical events that occurred.

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El nivel actoral que vi me pareció excelente o no sé si llamarlo así, pero hubo muchos personajes que sentí que destacaron y esto me encanta. Hay muy buenos villanos y antagonistas, me saco el sombrero con Mary y Frances, además de la pequeña Margareth. Algunos se hacían odiar de verdad, pero actúan tan bien que se los perdono.

The acting level I saw was excellent or I don't know if I should call it that, but there were many characters that I felt stood out and I love that. There are very good villains and antagonists, hats off to Mary and Frances, plus little Margareth. Some of them really made themselves hated, but they act so well that I forgive them.

Algo más para destacar es la química que sentí entre los protagonistas, acá Jane y Guildford, es todo lo que a las chicas nos gusta como dicen por ahí jajaja. Son una especie de enemigos al principio que se ven involucrados por un hecho de fuerza mayor, terminan haciendo un trato para divorciarse cuando se cumpla lo pactado, pero obviamente todo puede cambiar cuando se vayan conociendo y les gane la pasión.

Something else to highlight is the chemistry I felt between the main characters, here Jane and Guildford, it's everything we girls like as they say hahaha. They are kind of enemies at first that are involved by a force majeure, they end up making a deal to divorce when the agreement is fulfilled, but obviously everything can change when they get to know each other and passion wins them.

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Fueron 8 capítulos muy dinámicos, con escenas de humor, acción, intriga y momentos apasionados. La verdad es que disfruté mucho de esta serie, de sus personajes y sucesos, es una buena manera de contar un poco de historia y hacerla divertida, aunque también absurda. Sin dudas está más que recomendada por mi parte. Ese final me dejó con muchas ansias de más, así que estoy segura que tendrá otra temporada.

They were 8 very dynamic chapters, with scenes of humor, action, intrigue and passionate moments. The truth is that I really enjoyed this series, its characters and events, it is a good way to tell a little bit of history and make it fun, although also absurd. Without a doubt it is more than recommended by me. That ending left me craving for more, so I'm sure it will have another season.

Bueno amigos, hasta acá mi opinión acerca de esta serie. Los invito a verla si no lo hicieron y a contarme qué les pareció a los que la hayan visto o si les interesa verla. Gracias por llegar hasta acá y apoyar mi contenido. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Well friends, this is my opinion about this series. I invite you to watch it if you haven't and to tell me what you thought of it if you have seen it or if you are interested in watching it. Thanks for coming this far and supporting my content. See you next time!

A story of suspense, with a touch of terror.

Una historia de suspenso, con un toque de terror

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The human being, when he is threatened, is capable of doing anything, in order to survive, something that is in his nature, it is inevitable, but that's how the world is, that's how we humans are, when we see ourselves in danger, we seek in every possible way, to survive, a shelter, other people to help us, especially if we don't know what we are facing.

That's what this series is about, The Mist, where the inhabitants of a small town are invaded by a mysterious Mist, which hides terrifying creatures.

This series shows us an emotional event, and that is that this fog is related to the fears of each person, it takes advantage of it, to attack them, and devour them, where people cling to their beliefs, their hope, to survive, while they are trapped.

El ser humano, cuando se ve amenazado, es capaz de hacer cualquier cosa, con tal de sobrevivir, algo que está en su naturaleza, es algo inevitable, pero asi es el mundo, asi somos los humanos, cuando nos vemos en peligro, buscamos de todas las maneras posibles, sobrevivir, un refugio, otras personas que nos ayuden, más si no sabemos a qué nos estamos enfrentando.

De eso se trata esta serie, La Niebla, donde los habitantes de un pequeño pueblo, se ven invadidos por una misteriosa Niebla, la cual oculta criaturas aterradoras.

Esta serie nos muestra un evento emocional, y es que dicha Niebla, se relaciona con los miedos de cada persona, se aprovecha de ello, para atacarlos, y devorarlos, donde las personas se aferran a sus creencias, su esperanza, de sobrevivir, mientras se encuentran atrapados.

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This series consists of 10 chapters, released in 2017, is entertaining, with its touch of terror, with a hidden mystery, with the facts shown, through this strange sudden fog, all trying to find a justification, through the past, with fact that had already happened, and that years later, is repeated.

A family that struggles to find itself, to survive, in the middle of all this chaos, people with a religious conviction, looking for some sense, to what they are living, and that entails this sudden fog, a struggle between good and evil, to see who is right, where the questions come out, is this a punishment, what led to this event, and why to them?.

Between family dramas, the past of some, here we will see that it is not only the fog, the real enemy, the one that is outside, but also that dark side that everyone has, inside.

Esta serie consta de 10 capítulos, estrenada en el 2017, es entretenida, con su toque de terror, con un misterio oculto, con los hechos mostrados, mediante esta extraña neblina repentina, todos tratando de buscarle una justificación, a través del pasado, con hecho que ya había ocurrido, y que años después, se repite.

Una familia que lucha por reencontrarse, por sobrevivir, en medio de todo ese caos, personas con una convicción religiosa, buscándole algo de sentido, a lo que están viviendo, y que conlleva esta repentina neblina, una lucha entre el bien y el mal, ver quien tiene la razón, donde salen las interrogantes, ¿es esto un castigo?, ¿qué propicio este evento, y porque a ellos?

Entre dramas familiares, el pasado de algunos, aquí veremos que no es solo la Niebla, el verdadero enemigo, el que está afuera, sino también ese lado oscuro que tiene cada quien, en su interior.

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It is here where we can analyze a little the behavior of every human being, when he feels threatened, when he is in danger, even the noblest person, can transform, and bring out the worst that he carries inside; and we see this not only on the screens, but in real life, especially those people who have power, believe they own everything, and believe they can manage others at will.

This series reminded me a little of what we are currently living in my country, power blinds you, it transforms you, you cling to it so much that you don't care who you take ahead of you, as long as you stay on your throne, and continue to command.

Es aquí donde podemos analizar un poco el comportamiento de cada ser humano, cuando se siente amenazado, cuando está en peligro, hasta la persona más noble, puede transformarse, y sacar lo peor que lleve por dentro; y esto no solo lo vemos en las pantallas, sino en la vida real, sobre todo esas personas que tiene poder, se creen dueños de todo, y creen que pueden manejar a los demás a su antojo.

Esta serie me recordó un poco a lo que estamos viviendo actualmente en mi país, el poder te ciega, te transforma, te aferras tanto a él, que no te importa a quien te lleves por delante, con tal de mantenerte en tu trono, y seguir mandando.

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For those who have not yet seen this series, I recommend it, it is not a masterpiece, but it has its moments, and as I said, it shows in some way, that emotional relationship with fear and the unknown.

It has good performances, each one played their role, in the best possible way, achieving a certain connection between the events they lived, and how they were handling it.

Los que aún no han visto esta serie, se las recomiendo, no es una obra maestra, pero tienes sus momentos, y como dije, muestra de alguna forma, esa relación emocional con el miedo y lo desconocido.

Cuenta con buenas actuaciones, cada quien interpreto su papel, de la mejor forma posible, logrando una cierta conexión, entre los sucesos que vivían, y como lo fueron manejando.

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I liked it, I was entertained, I saw this series before everything that happened in my country, and I wanted to share with you this review, thinking a little, how it resembles all this, and well, as they say over there, we must continue, despite everything we are living, we must not lose our focus, we do not know what can happen, and this is my livelihood, for the moment.

Let's go ahead, my beautiful people, with our FAITH on high, and with the best attitude, I read you in the comments.

A mí me gusto, me entretuvo, esta serie la vi antes de todo lo sucedido en mi país, e igual quise compartirles esta reseña, pensando un poco, en como se asemeja a todo esto, y bueno, como dicen por allí, hay que continuar, a pesar de todo lo que estamos viviendo, no debemos perder nuestro enfoque, no sabemos qué puede suceder, y este es mi sustento económico, por los momentos.

Sigamos adelante, mi gente bonita, con la FE en alto, y con la mejor actitud, los leo en los comentarios.

Synopsis: Tom is a young boy with a normal life, but everything turns upside down after he discovers that he is the main descendant of a lineage of warriors who are based on the signs of the legendary Chinese zodiac.

Asian culture is an immeasurable source of inspiration for the most diverse types of artistic approaches to be made. This project (which has a double production, made by the studios Paramount Animation and Jane Startz Productions) is a very clear example of this. Despite having a simple script, the essence behind the idea is very interesting, and the execution of the project manages to raise the quality a little more than what can be easily constructed on screen.

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Chinatown. San Francisco. The plot is set within a context that mixes ancient Asian culture with the frenetic pace of the modern world represented by the American lifestyle. Despite having a construction and development that is too shallow for the narrative weight it presents, the story unfolds in a captivating way, amidst the chaos of events that are played out on the screen without enough time to become convincing.

Tom lives with his grandmother in a “peculiar” house in the eyes of other residents, but there is a reason for that, and he only discovers the real reason for so much “eccentricity” after a traumatic event ends up happening. After he discovers that he has a different human lineage, Tom needs to join the tiger Hu to discover more about his powers as a descendant of warriors whose animal essences are based on the Chinese horoscope.

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At the same time that he also meets the other warriors (who can easily change forms without having their true identities revealed, alternating between their human and animal versions), Tom also needs to deal with the dangerous Loo, a villain who is in search of a powerful artifact, which can give her unparalleled power and put her in control of an entire generation around the planet. The battle between good and evil is present again.

The script's major flaw is precisely the reliance on a frenetic pace of adventures to try to infect the public with an execution of elements that mixes technical aspects very well, such as its digital effects and its soundtrack, amidst the lines, shapes and vibrant colors that dominate the screen at all times. However, the lack of a more immersive approach to character development is something that is really missing from the idea.

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There is literally no significant time between one action scene and another. In other words, it's as if the movie was releasing adrenaline in practically all of its scenes to prevent the audience from thinking about the plot in its other aspects (which actually end up being more empty things, when in fact, they had a very interesting potential for add something more substantial to the project), bringing really consistent failures.

On the other hand, as I mentioned before, the technical part is actually very fun and functional. The colors, the shapes, the lines, the contrast of ideas across cultures, the soundtrack, the editing of the action scenes (which bring the best moments of the plot), the way in which some scenarios are explored, the striking visual aspect which tends to create an identity of its own for each character... All of this is well applied here, and it works without much effort.

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The Tiger's Apprentice works as good entertainment, but it fails to be anything more than that (which ends up being a little disappointing due to the essence of the idea, which could have delivered something much more interesting or even something deeper in cultural matters) and Not even the trio of directors (Raman Hui, Yong Duk Jhun and Paul Watling) managed to align the arguments with assertive executions (which particularly brings even more disappointment).

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CRÍTICA DE PELÍCULA: “El aprendiz de tigre” (2024)

Sinopsis: Tom es un joven con una vida normal, pero todo se pone patas arriba después de descubrir que es el principal descendiente de un linaje de guerreros que se basan en los signos del legendario zodíaco chino.

La cultura asiática es una fuente inconmensurable de inspiración para los más diversos tipos de planteamientos artísticos a realizar. Este proyecto (que cuenta con una doble producción, realizada por los estudios Paramount Animation y Jane Startz Productions) es un ejemplo muy claro de ello. A pesar de tener un guion sencillo, la esencia detrás de la idea es muy interesante, y la ejecución del proyecto consigue elevar la calidad un poco más de lo que se puede construir fácilmente en pantalla.

Chinatown. San Francisco. La trama se sitúa en un contexto que mezcla la antigua cultura asiática con el ritmo frenético del mundo moderno representado por el estilo de vida americano. A pesar de tener una construcción y desarrollo demasiado superficial para el peso narrativo que presenta, la historia se desarrolla de forma cautivadora, en medio del caos de acontecimientos que se desarrollan en pantalla sin tiempo suficiente para resultar convincentes.

Tom vive con su abuela en una casa “peculiar” a los ojos de los demás residentes, pero hay una razón para ello, y sólo descubre el verdadero motivo de tanta “excentricidad” después de que termina sucediendo un evento traumático. Después de descubrir que tiene un linaje humano diferente, Tom necesita unirse al tigre Hu para descubrir más sobre sus poderes como descendiente de guerreros cuyas esencias animales se basan en el horóscopo chino.

Al mismo tiempo que conoce a los otros guerreros (que pueden cambiar de forma fácilmente sin que se revelen sus verdaderas identidades, alternando entre sus versiones humana y animal), Tom también necesita lidiar con el peligroso Loo, un villano que está en busca de un poderoso artefacto que puede otorgarle un poder incomparable y ponerla en control de toda una generación en todo el planeta. La batalla entre el bien y el mal vuelve a estar presente.

El gran defecto del guion es precisamente la apuesta por un ritmo frenético de aventuras para intentar contagiar al público con una ejecución de elementos que mezcla muy bien aspectos técnicos, como sus efectos digitales y su banda sonora, entre las líneas, formas y colores vibrantes que domina la pantalla en todo momento. Sin embargo, la falta de un enfoque más inmersivo en el desarrollo del personaje es algo que realmente falta en la idea.

Literalmente no hay un tiempo significativo entre una escena de acción y otra. En otras palabras, es como si la película estuviera soltando adrenalina en prácticamente todas sus escenas para evitar que el espectador piense en la trama en sus otros aspectos (que en realidad terminan siendo cosas más vacías, cuando en realidad tenían una historia muy interesante). potencial para agregar algo más sustancial al proyecto), trayendo fallas realmente consistentes.

Por otro lado, como comenté antes, la parte técnica es realmente muy divertida y funcional. Los colores, las formas, las líneas, el contraste de ideas entre culturas, la banda sonora, el montaje de las escenas de acción (que traen los mejores momentos de la trama), la forma en que se exploran algunos escenarios, el aspecto visual llamativo que tiende a crear una identidad propia para cada personaje... Todo esto está bien aplicado aquí y funciona sin mucho esfuerzo.

El aprendiz de tigre funciona como buen entretenimiento, pero no llega a ser nada más que eso (lo que termina siendo un poco decepcionante por la esencia de la idea, que podría haber entregado algo mucho más interesante o incluso algo más profundo en cuestiones culturales) y no Incluso el trío de directores (Raman Hui, Yong Duk Jhun y Paul Watling) lograron alinear los argumentos con ejecuciones asertivas (lo que particularmente trae aún más decepción).

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CRÍTICA DE FILME: “O Aprendiz do Tigre” (2024)

Sinopse: Tom é um jovem garoto com uma vida normal, mas tudo vira de cabeça para baixo depois que ele descobre ser o principal descendente de uma linhagem de guerreiros que são baseados nos signos do lendário horóscopo chinês.

A cultura asiática é uma fonte de inspiração imensurável para que os mais diversos tipos de abordagens artísticas sejam feitos. Este projeto (que tem uma produção dupla, feita pelos estúdios Paramount Animation e Jane Startz Productions) é um exemplo muito claro disso. Apesar de ter um roteiro simples, a essência por trás da ideia é muito interessante, e à execução do projeto consegue elevar um pouco mais a qualidade do que consegue ser facilmente construído na tela.

Chinatown. São Francisco. A trama é ambientada dentro de um contexto que mistura cultura asiática milenar com esse ritmo frenético do mundo moderno representado pelo estilo de vida dos americanos. Apesar de ter uma construção e um desenvolvimento raso demais para o peso narrativo que apresenta, a estória vai acontecendo de maneira cativante, em meio ao caos de acontecimentos que vão sendo jogados na tela sem o tempo hábil para se tornarem convincentes.

Tom vive com à sua vó em uma casa “peculiar” aos olhares de outros moradores, mas há uma razão para isso, e ele só descobre o verdadeiro motivo de tanta “excentricidade” depois que um evento traumático acaba acontecendo. Depois que ele descobre ter uma linhagem humana diferenciada, Tom precisa se unir ao tigre Hu para descobrir mais sobre os seus poderes enquanto descendente dos guerreiros que tem as suas essências animais baseadas no horóscopo chinês.

Ao mesmo tempo em que ele conhece também os outros guerreiros (que podem facilmente mudar de formas sem ter suas verdadeiras identidades reveladas, alternando entre suas versões humanas e animais), Tom também precisa lidar com a perigosa Loo, uma vilã que está em busca deum poderoso artefato, que pode lhe dar um poder incomparável e colocá-la no controle de toda uma geração ao redor do planeta. A batalha entre o bem e o mal se faz presente de novo.

O grande defeito do roteiro é justamente apostar em um ritmo frenético de aventuras para tentar contagiar o público com uma execução de elementos que mistura muito bem aspectos técnicos como os seus efeitos digitais e sua trilha sonora em meio aos traços, formas e cores vibrantes que dominam a tela em todos os momentos. No entanto, a falta de uma abordagem mais imersiva dentro da construção dos personagens é algo que realmente faz muita falta na ideia.

Literalmente, não existe um tempo significativo entre uma cena de ação e outra. Em outras palavras, é como se o filme estivesse liberando adrenalina em praticamente todas as suas cenas para evitar que o público pensasse sobre a trama em seus outros aspectos (que realmente acabam sendo coisas mais vazias, quando na verdade, tinham um potencial muito interessante para acrescentar algo mais substancial para o projeto), trazendo falhas realmente bem consistentes.

Por outro lado, como eu já mencionei anteriormente, a parte técnica é realmente muito divertida e funcional. As cores, as formas, os traços, o contraste de ideias em meio as culturas, a trilha sonora, a edição das cenas de ação (que trazem os melhores momentos da trama), o modo como alguns cenários são explorados, o aspecto visual marcante que tende a criar uma identidade própria para cada personagem... Tudo isso é bem aplicado aqui, e funciona sem o maior esforço.

O Aprendiz do Tigre funciona como um bom entretenimento, mas não consegue ser nada mais além disso (o que acaba sendo um pouco decepcionante pela essência da ideia, que poderia ter entregue algo muito mais interessante ou até mesmo algo mais profundo em questões culturais) e nem mesmo o trio de diretores (Raman Hui, Yong Duk Jhun e Paul Watling) conseguiu alinhar os argumentos com execuções assertivas (o que particularmente traz ainda mais decepção).

I saw this series a year ago, I don't remember if I made a post or not, but I didn't think it would be renewed and a week ago the second batch of episodes was released. It has been a pleasant surprise because it looks like a good series. It tells the story of Catherine de Midici, who was the wife of King Henry II of France. We are told about her life from the time she was a child, marries the king and her subsequent rise to power as queen regent. Samantha Morton is fabulous as Queen Catherine, who eats up the screen. The series adds the fourth-wall-breaking device of getting to know the queen's thoughts and has a touch of dark humour that makes it very entertaining.

Also of note is the performance of actress Liv Hill as the young Catherine, her early years and how she managed to bear children for the king. The awakening of innocence and doing whatever it takes to become this Machiavellian woman. I really liked the war between Catherine and Diana Di Poitiers, played by the sensual Ludivine Sagnier. Placid intrigue, politico-religious conflicts, black magic, great soundtrack and black humour make it a highly recommended series. I have already seen the first two episodes of the second season and it maintains its quality.

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Vi esta serie hace un año, no recuerdo si hice un post o no, pero no pensé que la renovaran y hace una semana se estrenó la segunda tanda de episodios. Ha sido una grata sorpresa porque parece una buena serie. Cuenta la historia de Catalina de Midici, que fue la esposa del rey Enrique II de Francia. Se nos cuenta su vida desde que era una niña, se casa con el rey y su posterior ascenso al poder como reina regente. Samantha Morton está fabulosa como la reina Catalina, es la que se come la pantalla. La serie añade el recurso de romper la cuarta pared para conocer los pensamientos de la reina y tiene un toque de humor negro que la hace muy entretenida.

También destaca la interpretación de la actriz Liv Hill en el papel de la joven Catalina, sus primeros años y cómo consiguió dar hijos al rey. El despertar de la inocencia y hacer lo que sea para convertirse en esta maquiavélica mujer. Me gustó mucho la guerra entre Catalina y Diana Di Poitiers, interpretada por la sensual Ludivine Sagnier. Intriga plácida, conflictos político-religiosos, magia negra, gran banda sonora y humor negro la convierten en una serie muy recomendable. Ya he visto los dos primeros episodios de la segunda temporada y mantiene la calidad.

A Spanish series. I saw it when it premiered in March this year. I was hesitant at first, as I'm not a big fan of the actor Miguel Herrán, but I have to admit that he comes out on top in this leading role. I can bear to see him on screen. Maybe because he complements the rest of the cast. I love Susana Abaitua as an actress, I've seen several of her other works, and Pedro Casablanc is a great actor who favours villain roles.

Set in the 1980s, with the cold war simmering in world politics. Oskar is an ambitious young man who teaches aerobics and fate makes him fall in love with Sara, an attractive rich young woman, whose father Leo Farad runs an arms trafficking network. Oskar will embark on a new adventure in touristy Marbella, entering the dangerous world of arms trafficking. Criminal dealings, politics, war, espionage, romance and a visually appealing setting. A very enjoyable series.

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Una serie española. La vi cuando se estrenó en marzo de este año. Al principio tenía dudas, ya que no soy muy fan del actor Miguel Herrán, pero he de reconocer que sale victorioso en este papel protagonista. Soporto verle en pantalla. Quizás porque complementa al resto del reparto. Susana Abaitua me encanta como actriz, he visto varios de sus otros trabajos y Pedro Casablanc es un gran actor al que le favorecen los papeles de villano.

Ambientada en los años 80, con la guerra fría latente en la política mundial. Oskar es un joven ambicioso que da clases de aerobic y el destino hace que se enamore de Sara, una atractiva joven rica, cuyo padre Leo Farad dirige una red de tráfico de armas. Oskar iniciará una nueva aventura en la turistica Marbella, adentrándose en el peligroso mundo del tráfico de armamento. Negociaciones criminales, política, guerra, espionaje, romance y una ambientación visualmente atractiva. Es una serie muy disfrutable.

This one is a marvel. I'm glad to see that they made a series out of the excellent film Boiling Point, which I reviewed some time ago. It was a film I loved and with the series they have decided to continue the story, most of the characters from the film return, we see what happened to them, what they did. The sequence shot of the first episode reminds us of all the tension of the film, which was made as a single sequence shot. Now, the series so far, I've seen three episodes, does break away from that to give us a more formal narrative, but with depths to each of the characters.

Stephen Graham returns as Chef Andy, but in a minor role, suffering the consequences of his actions. He is a superb actor and anything he does is to be seen. Now the story focuses on Carly, played fantastically by Vinette Robinson, who is able to convey strength and pain in every service and problem that arises. An upscale restaurant that every night seems to explode with everything that happens. The pacing, the cinematography and the performances of the entire cast make it a gem, just like the film itself. The creators themselves, including Philip Barantini, who is also an actor and has several years of experience in the world of cooking. Look for the film first, eat it and then enjoy this series as dessert.

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Ésta es una maravilla. Me alegra ver que hicieron una serie a partir de la excelente película Boiling Point, que reseñé hace tiempo. Fue una película que me encantó y con la serie han decidido continuar la historia, vuelven la mayoría de los personajes de la película, vemos lo que les pasó, lo que hicieron. El plano secuencia del primer episodio nos recuerda toda la tensión de la película, que se hizo como un único plano secuencia. Ahora, la serie hasta ahora, he visto tres episodios, sí rompe con eso para darnos una narrativa más formal, pero con profundidades en cada uno de los personajes.

Stephen Graham vuelve como el chef Andy, pero en un papel menor, sufriendo las consecuencias de sus actos. Es un actor soberbio y hay que ver cualquier cosa que haga. Ahora la historia se centra en Carly, interpretada fantásticamente por Vinette Robinson, que es capaz de transmitir fuerza y dolor en cada servicio y ante los problema que surge. Un restaurante de lujo que cada noche parece explotar con todo lo que sucede. El ritmo, la fotografía y las interpretaciones de todo el reparto hacen que sea una joya, igual que la película. Los mismos creadores, entre ellos Philip Barantini, que también es actor y tuvo experiencia durante varios años en el mundo de la cocina. Busca primero la pelicula, te la comes y despues degustas de esta serie como el postre.

Synopsis: Wade Wilson has finally left his time as a mercenary behind, but after six years of the events seen in the previous movie, he needs to abandon the quiet life he was leading to bring Deadpool back into action when he is forcibly requested for a new mission. , and needs to join forces with Wolverine.

The Marvel universe seems to have finally returned to its original mold with this new sequel. Don't expect anything new in terms of the script, or even the direction (not even the special effects), because everything here is at a relatively trivial level compared to what was already expected for this type of project. Particularly speaking, hype is the worst weapon here, because after so much marketing around the world, what arrives on the screen is just another movie with an extra dose of adrenaline, jokes designed to reinforce the protagonist's soul and lots of, too much violence.

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After many recent failures, this movie represents a breath of fresh air for fans of superhero movies. Not because he presents anything innovative (because that's not even remotely the case here), but because he manages to create a narrative that offers the audience a realistic entertainment possibility, and without any great pretensions of being something he's not. Being faithful to its purpose of entertaining the public, the plot remains within a safe zone, without betting too much on any level of complexity or anything more challenging. Literally, it's pure violence and fun.

Anyone who has watched the previous movie in this franchise knows that everything is boiled down to a well-known formula, and this third part doesn't deviate from that concept at all. What is perhaps very disappointing here is the fact that there is a glimpse into the future of the MCU that does not live up to the expectations of the marketing work that has been done so far. The script even tries to create a new type of multiverse (because there are many special appearances here, this being one of the most interesting things in the plot, although tiring at times due to its excess), but everything is quite futile.

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In any case, the guide on how to build a superhero's story focusing entirely on its essence has a very good weight here. Physical and graphic violence (soaked in a lot of blood), jokes (funny or not), breaking the fourth wall (with some creative scenes, and others that border on amateurism) and countless references to other superhero stories set the tone of the movie whole, and that's just what he boils it down to again. If you watch this movie with this perspective, you will certainly not be disappointed. On the other hand, if you want something deeper, you will be disappointed.

In the midst of a fragile plot (which is based solely on the forced - and unexpected - union of Deadpool and Wolverine, who need to work together, meeting the needs of a bureaucratic organization that monitors the timeline, existing outside the limits of time and space), the movie fully benefits from the union of these two characters, who demonstrated a very strong chemistry on screen. While Deadpool remains extremely irreverent, Wolverine works alongside him while maintaining his arrogant essence and this behavioral contrast is quite fun.

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Ryan Reynolds managed to “redeem” his own career in the role of the disfigured antihero with suspicious behavior. Obviously, this is not an exceptional performance, but within the scope of his character, this is something he manages to build very well. Hugh Jackman's return in the role of Wolverine was convincing, and with a more mature appearance, the surlier (and natural) side of his character became even more evident. When they share the same scenes, the movie reaches its peak. The rest of the cast is good, but it's just very functional.

Even within a superficial bubble, the script has a narrative that is not very immersive. The great example of this is the villain, who has little screen time and is unable to convey the sense of urgency that should exist in the plot. Emma Corrin did what she could, but her character is really something very shallow. Therefore, the movie relies on the presence of its special appearances to stay afloat, filling its audience with an overwhelming dose of nostalgia, which brings a feeling of “duty accomplished” for being able to please its target audience. There is little substance to the script.

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Between correct decisions and blunt mistakes, Deadpool & Wolverine falls a little short of expectations. Even though it fails most of the time due to not being able to consolidate its own plot, the movie still deserves to be recognized by a special part of the public, but it is really an extremely niche product. Shawn Levy remains in the position of a director with a limited vision (even with a script that allows him to go beyond the basics), getting lost in his own construction. Technically, it is a well-made and creative movie, but essentially “forgettable”.

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CRÍTICA DE PELÍCULA: “Deadpool y Lobezno” (2024)

Sinopsis: Wade Wilson finalmente ha dejado atrás su época como mercenario, pero después de seis años de los hechos vistos en la película anterior, necesita abandonar la vida tranquila que llevaba para traer a Deadpool de nuevo a la acción cuando es solicitado por la fuerza para un nueva misión y necesita unir fuerzas con Lobezno.

El universo Marvel parece haber vuelto finalmente a su molde original con esta nueva secuela. No esperéis nada nuevo en cuanto al guión, ni siquiera a la dirección (ni siquiera los efectos especiales), porque aquí todo está a un nivel relativamente trivial en comparación con lo que ya se esperaba para este tipo de proyectos. Particularmente, aquí el hype es la peor arma, porque después de tanto marketing alrededor del mundo, lo que llega a la pantalla es una película más con una dosis extra de adrenalina, chistes destinados a reforzar el alma del protagonista y mucha, demasiada violencia.

Después de muchos fracasos recientes, esta película representa un soplo de aire fresco para los fanáticos del cine de superhéroes. No porque presente nada innovador (porque aquí ni de lejos es así), sino porque consigue crear una narrativa que ofrece al público una posibilidad de entretenimiento realista, y sin grandes pretensiones de ser algo que no es. Siendo fiel a su propósito de entretener al público, la trama se mantiene dentro de una zona segura, sin apostar demasiado por ningún nivel de complejidad ni nada más desafiante. Literalmente, es pura violencia y diversión.

Cualquiera que haya visto las películas anteriores de esta franquicia sabe que todo se reduce a una fórmula muy conocida, y esta tercera parte no se desvía en absoluto de ese concepto. Lo que quizás sea muy decepcionante aquí es el hecho de que se vislumbra el futuro del MCU que no está a la altura de las expectativas del trabajo de marketing realizado hasta ahora. El guion intenta incluso crear un nuevo tipo de multiverso (porque aquí hay muchas apariciones especiales, siendo esta una de las cosas más interesantes de la trama, aunque cansa por momentos por su exceso), pero todo es bastante inútil.

En cualquier caso, la guía sobre cómo construir la historia de un superhéroe centrándose íntegramente en su esencia tiene aquí un muy buen peso. Violencia física y gráfica (empapada de mucha sangre), chistes (divertidos o no), romper la cuarta pared (con algunas escenas creativas, y otras que rozan el amateurismo) e innumerables referencias a otras historias de superhéroes marcan la tónica de la película. entero, y eso es exactamente a lo que lo reduce nuevamente. Si ves esta película desde esta perspectiva, seguro que no te decepcionarás. Por otro lado, si quieres algo más profundo, te decepcionarás.

En medio de una frágil trama (que se basa únicamente en la unión forzada - e inesperada - de Deadpool y Lobezno, quienes necesitan trabajar juntos, satisfaciendo las necesidades de una organización burocrática que monitorea la línea temporal, existiendo fuera de los límites del tiempo y espacio), la película se beneficia plenamente de la unión de estos dos personajes, que demostraron una química muy fuerte en la pantalla. Si bien Deadpool sigue siendo extremadamente irreverente, Lobezno trabaja junto a él manteniendo su esencia arrogante y este contraste de comportamiento es bastante divertido.

Ryan Reynolds logró “redimir” su propia carrera en el papel del antihéroe desfigurado con comportamiento sospechoso. Obviamente esta no es una actuación excepcional, pero dentro del alcance de su personaje, es algo que logra construir muy bien. El regreso de Hugh Jackman en el papel de Lobezno fue convincente, y con una apariencia más madura, el lado más hosco (y natural) de su personaje se hizo aún más evidente. Cuando comparten las mismas escenas, la película alcanza su punto máximo. El resto del elenco es bueno, pero es muy funcional.

Incluso dentro de una burbuja superficial, el guión tiene una narrativa poco inmersiva. El gran ejemplo de ello es el villano, que tiene poco tiempo en pantalla y es incapaz de transmitir la sensación de urgencia que debe existir en la trama. Emma Corrin hizo lo que pudo, pero su personaje es realmente algo muy superficial. Por lo tanto, la película cuenta con la presencia de sus apariciones especiales para mantenerse a flote, llenando a su público de una abrumadora dosis de nostalgia, que trae una sensación de “deber cumplido” por poder complacer a su público objetivo. El guión tiene poca sustancia.

Entre decisiones acertadas y errores contundentes, Deadpool & Lobezno se queda un poco por debajo de las expectativas. Aunque fracasa la mayor parte de las veces por no poder consolidar su propia trama, la película aún merece ser reconocida por una parte especial del público, pero en realidad es un producto extremadamente de nicho. Shawn Levy se queda en la posición de un director con una visión limitada (incluso con un guión que le permite ir más allá de lo básico), perdiéndose en su propia construcción. Técnicamente, es una película creativa y bien hecha, pero esencialmente “olvidable”.

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CRÍTICA DE FILME: “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024)

Sinopse: Wade Wilson finalmente deixou o seu tempo de mercenário para trás, mas após seis anos dos eventos vistos no filme anterior, ele precisa abandonar à vida tranquila que estava levando para trazer o Deadpool de volta a ação ao ser forçadamente requisitado para uma nova missão, e precisa unir forças com Wolverine.

O universo Marvel parece que finalmente voltou aos seus moldes originais com esta nova sequência. Não espere nada de novo em relação ao roteiro, ou até mesmo a direção (nem mesmo sobre os efeitos especiais), porque tudo aqui tem um nível relativamente trivial sobre o que já era esperado para este tipo de projeto. Particularmente falando, o hype é a pior arma aqui, porque depois de tanto marketing ao redor do mundo, o que chega nas telas é só mais um filme com uma dose extra de adrenalina, as piadas esquematizadas para reforçar a alma do protagonista e muita, muita violência.

Depois de muitos fracassos recentes, este filme representa uma brisa de ar fresco para os fãs de filmes de super heróis. Não porque ele apresenta algo de inovador (porque nem de longe isto acontece aqui), mas porque ele consegue criar uma narrativa que entrega para o público uma possibilidade de entretenimento realista, e sem grandes pretensões de ser o que ele não é. Sendo fiel ao seu propósito de entreter o público, à trama se mantém dentro de uma zona segura, sem apostar alto em qualquer nível de complexidade ou algo mais desafiador. Literalmente, é pura violência e diversão.

Quem já assistiu aos filmes anteriores desta franquia, sabe que tudo é resumido a uma fórmula bastante conhecida, e esta terceira parte não foge em nada sobre esse conceito. O que talvez seja muito decepcionante aqui é o fato de haver um vislumbre sobre o futuro do MCU que não corresponde as expectativas do trabalho de marketing que foi feito até então. O roteiro até tenta criar um novo tipo de multiverso (até porque há muitas participações especiais aqui, sendo este uma das coisas mais interessantes na trama, ainda que cansativa às vezes pelo seu excesso), mas tudo é bem fútil.

De qualquer forma, a cartilha de como construir a história de um super-herói focando totalmente na sua essência tem um peso muito bom aqui. Violência física e gráfica (banhadas com muito sangue), piadas (engraçadas ou não), quebra da quarta parede (com algumas cenas criativas, e outras que beiram ao amadorismo) e inúmeras referências as outras histórias de super-heróis dão o tom do filme inteiro, e é apenas nisso que ele resume novamente. Se você assistir este filme com este olhar, certamente não irá se decepcionar. Por outro lado, se quiser algo mais profundo, se decepcionará.

Em meio à uma trama frágil (que se baseia apenas na união forçada - e inesperada - de Deadpool com Wolverine, que precisam trabalhar unidos, atendendo as necessidades de uma organização burocrática que monitora a linha do tempo, existindo fora dos limites de tempo e do espaço), o filme é totalmente beneficiado pela união desses dois personagens, que demonstraram ter uma química muito forte nas telas. Enquanto Deadpool se mantém extremamente irreverente, Wolverine atua ao seu lado mantendo à sua essência arrogante e esse contraste comportamental é bastante divertido.

Ryan Reynolds conseguiu “redimir” à própria carreira no papel do anti-herói desfigurado de comportamento suspeito. Obviamente que não se trata de nenhuma performance excepcional, mas dentro da proposta do seu personagem, isso é algo que ele consegue construir muito bem. A volta de Hugh Jackman no papel de Wolverine foi convincente, e com um aspecto mais maduro, o lado mais ranzinza (e natural) do seu personagem ficou ainda mais evidente. Quando eles compartilham as mesmas cenas, o filme atinge o seu ápice. O restante do elenco é bom, mas é apenas muito funcional.

Mesmo dentro de uma bolha superficial, o roteiro tem uma narrativa pouco imersiva. O grande exemplo disso é a vilã, que tem pouco tempo de tela e não consegue imprimir o senso de urgência que deveria existir na trama. Emma Corrin fez o que pode, mas a sua personagem é realmente algo muito raso. Sendo assim, o filme se apoia na presença de suas participações especiais para conseguir se manter de pé, enchendo o seu público com uma dose nostálgica descomunal, que traz uma sensação de “dever cumprido” por conseguir agradar o seu público alvo. Há pouca substância no roteiro.

Entre decisões corretas e equívocos contundentes, Deadpool & Wolverine fica um pouco aquém do esperado. Mesmo falhando em sua maior parte do tempo por não conseguir consolidar à sua própria trama, o filme ainda merece ter um reconhecimento por uma parte especial do público, mas é realmente um produto extremante nichado. Shawn Levy se mantém na posição de um diretor com uma visão limitada (mesmo com um roteiro que permite ir além do básico), se perdendo na sua própria construção. Tecnicamente, é um filme bem feito e criativo, mas essencialmente “esquecível”.