This has been a trending for quite some time now and for me started on Netflix with "La Casa de Papel" or as many known it "Money Heist", heist movies. For me the classic in this genre of films is Ocean's Eleven, yes, it more than 20 years old and that is why for me its probably a classic plus that was just another era of movies, imagine seeing how a group of thieves agree to rob three casinos in Las Vegas simultaneously that's a thing that you only see in movies, that's why I decided to comment on the trailer for the movie “Lift” after I saw it, plus I think this is going to be funny with Kevin Hart in it but I would like it to have some adrenaline in it, it is directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Daniel Kunka, it premieres on January 12, Tomorrow on Netflix, the plot is focused in a daring robbery involving $100 million in gold.

A master robbery and her ex-boyfriend team up to carry out a daring robbery: a heist that takes place aboard a 777 passenger flight, on this mission they will have to deal with more than just law enforcement onboard, they also have to compete with another criminal team who is after the gold too, so its a race against the clock for who gets to it first. The cast in my opinion is very well rounded, I already mention Kevin Hart who is a guy that gives me confidence every time I have seen him on a project, on every interview and his stand ups he always mention how he gives more than 100% of himself on every project he works on and so far he have kept his word, other members of the cast are Gugu Mbatha-Raw from Loki, Vincent D’Onofrio aka Kingpin, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno fucking Leon The Professional on the plain and Sam Worthington, quite the cast of criminals, figurative speaking, some great actors playing a criminal role on other productions, enough to keep you awake.

For this film to reach the Netflix screen it had to go a long way, Daniel Kunka's script caught the attention of Netflix in March 2021, with major producers Simon Kinberg and Matt Reeves on board, F. Gary Gray, acclaimed for directing hits such as “The Italian Job,” “Straight Outta Compton” and “The Fate of the Furious,” he took the lead in September 2021, guiding principal filming on location in Italy and Northern Ireland. This trailer looks a lot like “The Italian Job,” another Venice bank gold robbery movie.

From what I could research online there are several reasons for audiences to be on the lookout for Lift: the story, the mix of action and comedy, and a great soundtrack expecting tracks from well known artists such as Teyana Taylor, Kanye West and Jay-Z. Curiously, with such a great cast this movie/comedy I hope to leave its own mark as many others where Kevin Hart was, I can still remember and watch Soul Plain (2004) a very silly comedy that have very low scores on IMDB and don't even show on Kevin's profile but he did great on that movie , part of this cast has already work together before and that could add to the success of this production.

This wont be a full blown comedy, from the trailer it looks like they taking it serious but hey cant avoid Kevin jokes neither, online there have been a mix response in anticipation and skepticism comparing it to other heist productions, I don't want to handy cap this movie but that seems a big unfair in my opinion or probably shooting too high comparing it to the OG "Money Heist" the one that started this trending and that's essentially how trending are killed, people keep looking for something that can top up the previous one until they don't and in the process everything changes turning into something totally different, most of the time change so much that the trend is killed, I would say just enjoy the movie for what it is and don't try to compare to any other heist movie if not then you will end up with concerns about originality and to be honest what has not been done so far on movies? yes it is a repeated concept of heist movie.

I would not expect more than an action movie with a good amount of comedy from some actors that I have seen before play a criminal role on other productions, the race against the clock between two criminal teams make it very interesting so if you would like to compare it to another type of movie I would suggest compare it to one of Fast and Furious movies, that is more of a fair fight where comedy and action mix, at the same time prepare for all that kind of stunts that only happen on movies and this time at a very high altitude, in a certain way this movie also reminds me of Tower Heist (2011) with Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller, another action/comedy movie where they had to steal a car from a very tall building so you can imagine how to they take the car down the building without anyone noticing probably same thing how do they take all this gold out of the plain against another team and having police onboard without them noticing? that's the question.

Siempre aprecio el ver producciones que toman la iniciativa de usar diferentes géneros para el relato de una historia, aunque sé que también existe una (género) que funcionará como base para se pueda usar otros aspectos que serán de mucha importancia para diferentes momentos de la historia; esta opinión que comparto con ustedes es la manera de definir el film al que en esta publicación haré una breve reseña y que usa la fantasía, la comedia oscura, el terror y el romance de una manera natural.

I always appreciate to see productions that take the initiative to use different genres to tell a story, although I know that there is also one (genre) that will work as a base to use other aspects that will be very important for different moments of the story; this opinion that I share with you is the way to define the film that in this publication I will make a brief review and that uses fantasy, dark comedy, horror and romance in a natural way.

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"Dream Scenario", film estrenado el pasado año el cual relata la historia de "Paul Matthews", un hombre con una vida simple que va de ser un padre de familia y profesor de biología en una universidad; un día Paul comienza a obtener cierta notoriedad primeramente en personas conocidas y es entre conocidos como familiares y amigos, empiezan a soñar con él, una extraña casualidad la cual se hace aún más grande cuando alumnos y extraños también comienzan a soñar con él; algo que lo convierte "viral" y le provee cierta fama que Paul cree está preparado para vivir, pero la realidad es otra y justamente lo que sucede en los sueños le pasará factura y es en ese momento en dónde los sueños se convertirán en pesadillas.

"Dream Scenario", a film released last year which tells the story of "Paul Matthews", a man with a simple life that goes from being a family man and a biology professor at a university; one day Paul begins to get some notoriety first in people he knows and it is among acquaintances as family and friends begin to dream about him, a strange coincidence which becomes even bigger when students and strangers also begin to dream about him; Something that makes him "viral" and provides him with a certain fame that Paul believes he is ready to live, but the reality is different and precisely what happens in the dreams will take its toll and it is at that moment where the dreams will become nightmares.

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Esta película es dirigida y escrita por Kristoffer Borgli, un joven director noruego que cuenta con tres films en su repertorio; en este film, el cual es producido por Ari Aster; pareciera que no quería alejarse a otras producciones en dónde los sueños son importantes y a pesar de que no se hace una referencia clara a "Inception", algunas de las escenas de los sueños se hizo imposible no pensar en el film de Nolan, también aprecio que se tome en cuenta otro clásico film en dónde los sueños son de suma importancia. Este es el primer trabajo que veo de Borgli y me encantó su manera de dirigir, pasar de la comedia al terror, fue algo que me pareció genial, así como la incomodidad y la tensión en muchas de sus escenas; la manera de fluir la historia con sus diferentes géneros es debido a él y me motiva a ver su anterior film "Sick of Myself", estrenado en el 2022.

Seré muy simple con respecto al guion y quiero aclarar que esto es debido a contenerme en hacer spoilers del film; me gusta que está situación de obtener fama de una manera muy extraña le suceda a un hombre en sus 50 años de edad, alguien son sueños reprimidos y subestimado, esto es perfecto para el desarrollo de esta historia y eso es uno de los puntos positivos del film; justamente está es una historia sobre la fama, obtenerla de una manera mágica, lidiar, sufrir y vivir con ese impensable factor lo cual cambiará como sea la familia de una o varias personas, es el tema principal relatado desde el punto de vista de un hombre que le gustaría obtener todo reconocimiento que él cree que merece.

This film is directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, a young Norwegian director who has three films in his repertoire; in this film, which is produced by Ari Aster; it seems that he did not want to move away from other productions where dreams are important and although there is no clear reference to "Inception", some of the dream scenes made it impossible not to think of Nolan's film, I also appreciate that he takes into account another classic film where dreams are of utmost importance. This is the first work I've seen from Borgli and I loved his way of directing, going from comedy to horror, was something that I thought was great, as well as the discomfort and tension in many of his scenes; the way the story flows with its different genres is due to him and motivates me to see his previous film "Sick of Myself", released in 2022.

I will be very simple about the script and I want to clarify that this is due to restrain myself from making spoilers of the film; I like that this situation of getting fame in a very strange way happens to a man in his 50's, someone is repressed dreams and underestimated, this is perfect for the development of this story and that is one of the positive points of the film; just this is a story about fame, getting it in a magical way, dealing, suffering and living with that unthinkable factor which will change however the family of one or several people, is the main theme told from the point of view of a man who would like to get all the recognition he believes he deserves.

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Este fue el segundo film que vi de Nicolas Cage del 2023 y en ambos hizo un gran trabajo; haciendo referencia a este film, creo que su casting fue una excelente elección, Cage, sabe hacer de esos personajes que pueden ser muy incómodos y "Paul" lo es porque créanme que este actor puede hacer que lo más simple se convierta en incómodo, es perfecto es cómico y a la vez terrorífico, pero hay un elemento más lo cual es que puede expresar tristeza, soledad, arrepentimiento, elementos que me sorprendió ver nuevamente de ese actor; en mi opinión es de sus mejores trabajos.

This was the second film I saw of Nicolas Cage from 2023 and in both of them he did a great job; referring to this film, I think his casting was an excellent choice, Cage, knows how to play those characters that can be very uncomfortable and "Paul" is because believe me this actor can make the simplest thing become uncomfortable, he is perfect he is comic and at the same time terrifying, but there is one more element which is that he can express sadness, loneliness, regret, elements that I was surprised to see again from this actor; in my opinion it is one of his best works.

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Dream Scenario cumplió con todas las expectativas que tenía aunque pensé que posiblemente sería complicada de entender, pero este no fue el caso porque es una sátira de lo que podemos observar en cada semana de nuestras vidas al estar muy dentro de lo que es las redes sociales, me refiero a lo fácil que es convertir a alguien famoso, aceptarlo, decir que es lo mejor y en un instante convertirlo en lo peor por simples anécdotas, culparlo, juzgarlo o señalarlo de algo, eso ahora tiene más poder que nunca y este film usa el elemento de la fantasía, la comedia y hasta el terror para crear una crítica perfecta; este es un buen film y si me permiten, aconsejo no enfocarse tanto en el origen de los sueños (lo cual tiene respuesta en el film), deben prestar atención a lo que genera en la vida de Paul.

Dream Scenario fulfilled all the expectations I had although I thought it might be complicated to understand, but this was not the case because it is a satire of what we can observe in every week of our lives when we are very much into social networks, I mean how easy it is to make someone famous, accept them, say they are the best and in an instant turn them into the worst because of simple anecdotes, blame them, judge them or point them out for something, that now has more power than ever and this film uses the element of fantasy, comedy and even horror to create a perfect critique; this is a good film and if I may, I advise not to focus so much on the origin of the dreams (which is answered in the film), you should pay attention to what it generates in Paul's life.

Synopsis: A very intimate portrait of the life of the famous American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, and his wife and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn.

Before being filmed, I always prefer to believe that any biopic is primarily thought of as a cinematographic product whose main objective is to make the audience have an immersive experience within a narrative that existed in the real world (not necessarily with all the facts being completely real, which actually ends up being a pattern within these types of movies, because they always opt for creative liberties to create their own universe sometimes). Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen, and this movie is a great example of this.

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Produced by Netflix, the script explores (or at least tries to) the life of Leonard Bernstein, going from his first great professional achievement (at the age of 25 and in an extremely surprising way, he began his journey in search of fame after being duly recognized as the first-born conductor in the United States after conducting an important orchestra relying on his improvisation, and of course, his notorious talent) until the end of his marriage to Felicia Montealegre Cohn. Amidst many personal episodes, the couple ends up having discussions about their lives.

Simply put, this is the context of the movie. However, what should be a priority for the script (the maestro's relationship with his job) ends up being put almost completely aside, and the plot relies on a completely exaggerated exposition of his personal life (more precisely in the extramarital relationships he had with his male lovers). This exchange of places also leaves room for Felicia herself to gain more prominence in the plot, because while Leonard conducts the orchestras, she is the one who ends up acting as a soloist throughout almost the entire movie.

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Although the movie has an interesting initial pace, it is clear from the beginning that the focus of the plot would be very far from what the product seen in its trailer. The movie isn't about Leonard's work balanced with his life, it's just about his life being exposed in an empty way. At times, it's even embarrassing to realize how much all of this is overvalued within a story that should go in a completely different direction. A sequence of errors occurs in the construction of the narrative, which becomes increasingly tiring throughout the projection.

In the midst of this mistaken approach, the script even tries to insert some “emblematic” scenes (in particular, when he conducts the London Symphony Orchestra, in Ely Cathedral... and here it is worth mentioning that this is a scene that should have been cathartic due to its emotional weight, but it is just an excess of mannerism on the part of an exaggerated performance, which, however, was well filmed), but nothing has a positive effect because the plot loses all its potential due to the terrible choices of arguments that are worked on the screen. A real waste of potencial.

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Bradley Cooper directs the project, and also stars in it (a bad decision in this search for validation of his name as a director, because the work he shows here is very archetypal and negatively exaggerated in many ways). Despite being well intentioned, it is very obvious his desperation in trying to make the movie about him (which in fact it should have been) with all the wrong arguments possible (mainly the fixation on close-ups of his mannerisms and his face, with the obvious highlight for the prosthetic nose he wears, which is almost a new character).

On the other hand, Carrey Mulligan is sensational. As a complex and layered character with very heavy psychological challenges, she does the complete opposite of what Cooper does as Leonard (who delivers his best moments in a very restrained way) and delivers one of his best and strongest actuations. The duo works very well on screen, but Mulligan always steals the show when he appears, precisely because he has such a mature and impactful construction. Literally, she attracts attention whenever she appears, and becomes the protagonist.

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Maestro had all the elements to become a relevant biopic, but it ends up being just a very forgettable movie due to its approach. Technically well executed (with a highlight for the great photography and also for the very captivating soundtrack as it was completely based on Leonard's own work in several works throughout his life), but still, very poor in its development by unable to deal with even their own controversies. Cooper tried to be a showman (he really did everything for this), but ended up shooting himself in the foot.

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CRÍTICA DE PELÍCULA: “Maestro” (2023)

Sinopsis: Un retrato muy íntimo de la vida del famoso director y compositor estadounidense Leonard Bernstein, y su esposa y actriz Felicia Montealegre Cohn.

Antes de ser filmada, siempre prefiero creer que cualquier película biográfica está pensada principalmente como un producto cinematográfico cuyo principal objetivo es hacer que el público tenga una experiencia inmersiva dentro de una narrativa que existió en el mundo real (no necesariamente con todos los hechos siendo completamente reales, lo que en realidad termina siendo un patrón dentro de este tipo de películas, porque siempre optan por libertades creativas para crear su propio universo en ocasiones). Desafortunadamente, esto no siempre sucede y esta película es un gran ejemplo de ello.

Producida por Netflix, el guion explora (o al menos lo intenta) la vida de Leonard Bernstein, desde su primer gran logro profesional (a los 25 años y de una forma sumamente sorprendente, inició su viaje en busca de la fama tras ser debidamente reconocido como el director primogénito en Estados Unidos luego de dirigir una importante orquesta apoyándose en su improvisación, y por supuesto, en su notorio talento) hasta el fin de su matrimonio con Felicia Montealegre Cohn. En medio de muchos episodios personales, la pareja acaba teniendo discusiones sobre sus vidas.

En pocas palabras, este es el contexto de la película. Sin embargo, lo que debería ser prioritario para el guión (la relación del maestro con su trabajo) acaba quedando casi completamente de lado, y la trama se apoya en una exposición completamente exagerada de su vida personal (más precisamente en las relaciones extramatrimoniales que mantuvo con su amantes masculinos). Este intercambio de lugares también deja espacio para que la propia Felicia gane mayor protagonismo en la trama, pues mientras Leonard dirige las orquestas, ella es quien acaba actuando como solista durante casi toda la película.

Aunque la película tiene un ritmo inicial interesante, queda claro desde el principio que el enfoque de la trama estaría muy alejado de lo que se ve en su tráiler. La película no trata sobre el trabajo de Leonard en equilibrio con su vida, sino simplemente sobre su vida expuesta de una manera vacía. A veces resulta incluso vergonzoso darse cuenta de hasta qué punto todo esto está sobrevalorado en una historia que debería ir en una dirección completamente diferente. Se produce una secuencia de errores en la construcción de la narrativa, que se vuelve cada vez más cansina a lo largo de la proyección.

En medio de este enfoque equivocado, el guión intenta incluso insertar algunas escenas “emblemáticas” (en particular, cuando dirige la Orquesta Sinfónica de Londres, en la Catedral de Ely... y aquí vale la pena mencionar que se trata de una escena que debería han sido catárticos por su peso emocional, pero es sólo un exceso de manierismo por parte de una actuación exagerada, que, sin embargo, estuvo bien filmada), pero nada tiene un efecto positivo porque la trama pierde todo su potencial debido a la pésima elección de argumentos que se trabajan en pantalla. Un auténtico desperdício de potencial.

Bradley Cooper dirige el proyecto, y también lo protagoniza (una mala decisión en esta búsqueda de validación de su nombre como director, porque el trabajo que aquí muestra es muy arquetípico y negativamente exagerado en muchos sentidos). A pesar de tener buenas intenciones, es muy evidente su desesperación al intentar hacer la película sobre él (que de hecho debería haber sido) con todos los argumentos equivocados posibles (principalmente la fijación en primeros planos de sus gestos y su rostro, con (lo más destacado es la prótesis de nariz que lleva, que es casi un personaje nuevo).

Por otro lado, Carrey Mulligan está sensacional. Como personaje complejo y en capas con desafíos psicológicos muy pesados, ella hace todo lo contrario de lo que hace Cooper como Leonard (quien ofrece sus mejores momentos de una manera muy comedida) y ofrece una de sus mejores y más fuertes actuaciones. El dúo funciona muy bien en pantalla, pero Mulligan siempre se roba el show cuando aparece, precisamente porque tiene una construcción tan madura e impactante. Literalmente, llama la atención cada vez que aparece, y se convierte en protagonista.

Maestro tenía todos los elementos para convertirse en una película biográfica relevante, pero termina siendo una película muy olvidable por su planteamiento. Técnicamente bien ejecutado (con destaque para la gran fotografía y también para la banda sonora tan cautivadora ya que se basó íntegramente en el propio trabajo de Leonard en varias obras a lo largo de su vida), pero aún así, muy pobre en su desarrollo al no poder afrontar ni siquiera sus propias controversias. Cooper intentó ser un showman (realmente hizo todo por esto), pero terminó pegándose un tiro en el pie.

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CRÍTICA DE FILME: “Maestro” (2023)

Sinopse: Um retrato muito intimista sobre à vida do famoso maestro e compositor americano Leonard Bernstein, e sua esposa e atriz Felicia Montealegre Cohn.

Antes de serem filmadas, eu sempre prefiro acreditar que qualquer cinebiografia é prioritariamente pensada como o produto cinematográfico que tem como objetivo principal fazer o público ter uma experiência imersiva dentro de uma narrativa que existiu no mundo real (não necessariamente com todos os fatos sendo totalmente reais, o que na verdade acaba sendo um padrão dentro desses tipos de filmes, porque eles sempre optam por liberdades criativas para criar o seu próprio universo algumas vezes). Infelizmente, nem sempre isso acontece, e este filme é um grande exemplo disto.

Produzido pela Netflix, o roteiro explora (ou pelo menos tenta) à vida de Leonard Bernstein indo desde o seu primeiro grande feito profissional (aos 25 anos e de maneira extremamente surpreendente, ele começou à sua jornada em busca da fama após ter sido devidamente reconhecido como o primeiro maestro nato dos Estados Unidos após reger uma orquestra importante apostando no seu improviso, e é claro, seu talento notório) até o fim do seu casamento com Felicia Montealegre Cohn. Em meio a muitos episódios pessoais, o casal acaba travando discussões sobre as suas vidas.

De maneira simples, esse é o contexto do filme. No entanto, o que deveria ser uma prioridade para o roteiro (a relação de maestro com o seu ofício), acaba sendo colocado quase que totalmente de lado, e à trama aposta em uma exposição totalmente exagerada sobre à vida pessoal dele (mais precisamente nas relações extraconjugais que ele mantinha com seus amantes homens). Essa troca de lugares ainda abre espaço para a própria Felicia ganhar mais destaque na trama, porque enquanto Leonard reges as orquestras, é ela quem acaba atuando como uma solista durante quase todo filme.

Embora o filme tenha um ritmo inicial interessante, já fica claro desde o início que o foco da trama estaria muito longe do que o produto vendo no seu trailer. O filme não é sobre o trabalho de Leonard equilibrado com à sua vida, é apenas sobre à sua vida sendo exposta de maneira vazia. Em alguns momentos, é até constrangedor perceber o quanto tudo isso é supervalorizando dentro de uma estória que deveria ir para um direcionamento completamente diferente. Uma sequência de erros acontece na construção da narrativa, que vai ficando cada vez mais cansativa ao longo da projeção.

No meio desta abordagem equivocada, o roteiro até tenta inserir algumas cenas “emblemáticas” (em especial, quando ele rege à Orquestra Sinfônica de Londres, na catedral Catedral de Ely... e aqui vale à pena mencionar que se trata de uma cena que deveria ter sido catártica pelo seu peso emocional, mas é apenas um excesso de maneirismo por parte de uma atuação exagerada, que, no entanto, foi bem filmada), mas nada surte um efeito positivo porque a trama perde todo o seu potencial pelas péssimas escolhas de argumentos que são trabalhados na tela. Um verdadeiro desperdício de potencial.

Bradley Cooper dirige o projeto, e também o protagoniza (uma péssima decisão nesta busca por uma validação do seu nome como diretor, porque o trabalho que ele mostra aqui é muito arquétipo e negativamente exagerado em muitos sentidos). Apesar de bem intencionado, fica muito óbvio o desespero dele em tentar fazer o filme ser sobre ele (o que na verdade deveria ter sido) com todos os argumentos errados possíveis (principalmente a fixação por closes em seus trejeitos e no seu rosto, com o destaque óbvio para a prótese do nariz que ele usa, que é quase um novo personagem).

Em contrapartida, Carrey Mulligan está sensacional. Na pele de uma personagem complexa e repleta de camadas com desafios psicológicos bem pesados, ela faz totalmente o oposto do que Cooper faz na pele de Leonard (que entrega os seus melhores momentos de maneira bem contidas) e entrega uma de suas melhores e mais fortes atuações. A dupla funciona muito bem na tela, mas Mulligan sempre rouba à cena quando aparece, justamente por ter uma construção tão madura e tão impactante. Literalmente, ela capta à atenção para ela sempre que aparece, e se torna à protagonista.

Maestro tinha todos os elementos para se tornar uma cinebiografia relevante, mas acaba sendo apenas um filme muito esquecível pela sua abordagem. Tecnicamente bem executado (com um destaque para uma ótima fotografia e também para à trilha sonora muito cativante por ter sido completamente baseada em trabalhos do próprio Leonard em diversos trabalhos ao longo de sua vida), mas ainda mesmo assim, muito pobre no seu desenvolvimento por não conseguir lidar nem mesmo com as suas próprias controvérsias. Cooper tentou ser um showman (ele realmente fez de tudo para isso), mas acabou atirando no próprio pé.

The other day my kids were watching cable at their grand mother house and they discover Fast and Furious the first one with Statham and I remember him from the Transporter, damn those were some movies and just in time this month he comes out with The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham taking on the role of a former agent of a powerful and clandestine organization in search of revenge and fighting for justice. The movie is directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer, as usual it comes with a lot of action that is the entire point of watching a Statham movie, plus the music is usually impresive too as it has to serve as complement for all the action going around. We are used to seeing Jason Statham in this type of performance, after all one of the movies I remember him is Collateral (2004) but I guess is just my memory and the most entertaining one probably The Expendables where a team of mercenaries is hired by a CIA agent to eliminate a Latin American dictator, it was kinda funny and the first time there were so many action movie starts in one single movie. Source This time we will see Jason Statham as Adam Clay, a former agent of a clandestine organization known as Beekeepers who, after the death of his friend and neighbor by suicide due to being the victim of a phishing scam, goes on a mission of revenge against the corrupt organization running this show who has affected many others but this is the first victim he knows of, the mor he goes deeper into this world of scams, crime and corruption, Clay finds himself confronting in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the ruthless leader of the Beekeepers Wallace Westwyld played by Jeremy Irons. Source I’m not sure if this movie was on porpouse or when exactly it was written but it serves very well as an example of everything going on now days on the internet, with the booming of crypto currency the amount of scams going on every day are countless and the amount of people getting damage emotionally to the point of comiting suicide is very worring but crypto is not the reason all this is happening it is just that it came during a time that technology has facilitated communications so much and crypto currency are rising tech who have a speculative high value for the most part, but in certain ways this movie does reflect what is going on day by day. Source In addition to Jason Statham as the main protagonist, the cast of this movie includes Emmy Raver-Lampman playing Agent Verona Parker, a CIA agent who joins Clay in his search for justice same as Clay. Bobby Naderi is Agent Matt Wiley, another CIA agent who helps Parker and Clay on their mission. Josh Hutcherson stars as Derek Danforth, the son of the US president kidnapped by the Beekeepers since they seem to go rouge when things go south for them. Jeremy Irons plays Wallace Westwyld, the leader of the Beekeepers and the main antagonist of this movie. Minnie Driver rounds out the cast as Director Janet Harward, the head of the CIA and Parker’s boss, quite the cast from many previous hits like Batman, Hunger Games, Umbrella Academy, this should be a very entertaining movie and be ready for every single fantasy action scene that Statham can pull of, this wont be your straigh cop street fight. Source Opinions from “pro critics” online The Beekeeper has been mixed, with some praising its action sequences and Statham’s performance, while others criticizing its plot and pacing, because lets face it this is a hero movie who saves the day this is not a movie for some kind of social impact although it does has one, scams are bad, but its obvious that “for now” it has been most applauded by critics is social opinion on the dangers of online scams and corporate corruption lets see peoples opinion once its release, remember 2023 what happen with all the movies “pushing messages”, from the other side of the fence ther have been some that have dismissed the film as a simple action film lacking depth and originality. My expectations for The Beekeeper is high, need that dopamine rush, I would like to see Statham return to his roots as an action hero, I am also intrigued by the plot figuring out exactly what “Alfred” is going to do as the bad guy of the movie, the trailer already have a few great action scenes, there is a lot of revenge against a corrupt organization, I hope the trailer didn’t gave everything what the movie has, with a strong cast and a well known writer this time as director David Ayer, he wrote one of my all time favorite movies “End of Watch” this will be an hour and forty five minutes roller coaster of some talking, then fighting and shooting then some more talking and it goes on and on, not that it will necesary do great a record breaking at the box office but many comments from the trailer and the aspects of the movie online expect it to have a good reception from the audience.

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Buenas, damas y caballeros. Navegando en Twitter uno se encuentra cada dilema social y discusión por cualquier estupidez pero podríamos decir que algo bueno a veces sale de todo eso, solo hay que buscar bien. Todo esto de escribir sobre esto comenzó por un debate sobre sí los puntos sociales chinos existían o eran un mero meme, yo tengo entendido que es esto último, por eso hay miles de imágenes chistosas de según qué cosas haces te ponen una imagen de que te suben los puntos o de que te los bajan, además de que la fuente que según es una realidad era un periódico de derecha, que usualmente suelen hablar de países como China porque es considerado comunista, pero bueno dejando temas políticos de lado, durante mi investigación encontré que supuestamente Black Mirror había hecho un capítulo referente a este tema o posibilidad. Por ende, no me quedó más que verificar para entender un poco más del tema en cuestión, si es que en verdad se trataba de eso pero me encontré con algo mucho más básico, una crítica a la sociedad actual que basa todo en sus interacciones virtuales y en las redes sociales, un tema común y repetido hasta el cansancio hoy en día, aunque es un problema que está realmente presente. Así que sin más dilación, hablemos acerca de Nosedive, ya que no me queda más de otra.

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Browsing Twitter, one encounters every social dilemma and discussion about any stupidity, but we could say that something good sometimes comes out of all that, you just have to look well. All this writing about this started from a debate about whether Chinese social points existed or were just a meme, I understand that it is the latter, that's why there are thousands of funny images of things that supposedly give you points or take them away, besides the source that supposedly is a reality was a right-wing newspaper, which usually talks about countries like China because it is considered communist, but well, putting aside political issues, during my research I found that supposedly Black Mirror had made an episode referring to this topic or possibility. Therefore, I had no choice but to check it out to understand a little more about the subject in question, if it really was about that but I found something much more basic, a critique of today's society that bases everything on its virtual interactions and on social networks, a common and repeated theme to exhaustion nowadays, although it is a problem that is really present. So, without further ado, let's talk about Nosedive, since I have no other choice.

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Este episodio nos pone en la piel de Lacie, una chica adicta al sistema actual, donde su único interés es subir sus interacciones para tener un buen puntaje que le permita acceder a más beneficios, entre más puntajes más lujos, cada persona tiene un puntaje y en caso de ser bajo prácticamente serás considerado escoria por la sociedad. Debido a que el hermano de Lacie planea mudarse, ésta decidirá hacer la compra de una casa en un barrio lujoso pero para hacer esto deberá su puntaje por lo menos a un 4,5 de puntuación, Lacie estando muy cerca del objetivo decidirá pedir consejos a un experto en interacciones, recomendándole intentar conseguir interacción de gente con más puntaje que ella debido a que éstas tienen muchísimo más valor que el de la gente promedio. Su gran oportunidad se le presentará cuando su amiga de la infancia, alguien influyente decidirá hacerla su invitada de honor en su boda para que dé una palabras, en dicha boda habrá un montón de gente con un puntaje alto, en el dado caso de que lo que diga conmoviera al público, ella obtendría muchísimas interacciones de alta valoración pero lamentablemente para Lacie nada le saldrá como lo esperado, terminando muchísimo peor de lo que empezó, desatando un estado completo de locura en ella, haciéndonos replantearnos muchísimas cosas de lo que vivimos hoy en día.

This episode puts us in the shoes of Lacie, a girl addicted to the current system, where her only interest is to increase her interactions to have a high score that allows her to access more benefits. The higher the score, the more luxuries. Each person has a score, and if it's low, they are practically considered scum by society. Because Lacie's brother plans to move, she decides to buy a house in an upscale neighborhood. But to do this, she needs to increase her score to at least a 4.5 rating. Lacie, being very close to her goal, decides to seek advice from an interactions expert, who recommends her to try to interact with people who have higher scores, as their interactions have much more value than those of average people. Her big opportunity comes when her childhood friend, an influential person, decides to invite her as the guest of honor at her wedding to give a speech. At the wedding, there will be many people with high scores, and if what she says moves the audience, she would gain a lot of highly valued interactions. Unfortunately for Lacie, nothing goes as expected, and she ends up much worse than she started, unleashing a complete state of madness in herself, making us reconsider many things about what we experience today.

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Creo que el mensaje es bastante claro apenas comenzamos a ver, todo debido a la actitud de la protagonista, quien pide cosas en un lugar de comida nada más para subirlas a las redes sociales y hacerse ver interesante, en realidad no le gusta ni las galletas ni el té que pidió, nada más le gusta aparentar ante los demás, fingiendo algo que no es y esto no es un caso aislado, todos hacen lo mismo y se dejan guiar por lo que dice un número, debes seguir el pensamiento del rebaño para poder sobrevivir en esta cruel sociedad, si no sigues a las masas serás criticado, caso reflejado en el trabajo de Lacie donde todos se pusieron en contra de un señor que había terminado con su pareja para así bajar su puntaje, este al querer recuperar algunos puntos decide ofrecer cosas, Lacie aceptándole una bebida, cosa que no fue de agrado de los demás dándole a ella también puntuación negativa. Realmente si una sociedad como esa existiera, sería más como una prisión donde todo tiene que ser correcto y donde se mantienen conversaciones falsas e hipócritas para no ser mal vistos, además de la inminente caída al ostracismo de quienes tengan mal puntaje, destinados a vivir una vida de bajos recursos y siendo mal vistos por las demás personas sin antes conocerlas, porque un puntaje bajo no significa que seas inherentemente malo, caso que se denota en el transcurso del capítulo con la señora de 1 de puntuación que ayuda a Lacie a llegar a cierto lugar en específico.

I think the message is quite clear as soon as we start watching, all because of the attitude of the protagonist, who asks for things in a food place just to upload them to social media and appear interesting, she actually doesn't like the cookies or the tea she ordered, she just likes to pretend in front of others, pretending to be something she's not and this is not an isolated case, everyone does the same and let themselves be guided by what a number says, you must follow the herd mentality in order to survive in this cruel society, if you don't follow the masses you'll be criticized, as reflected in Lacie's work where everyone turned against a man who had broken up with his partner in order to lower his score, he then decides to offer things to regain some points, Lacie accepts a drink from him, which the others were not pleased with, giving her negative points as well. Truly, if a society like that existed, it would be more like a prison where everything has to be correct and where fake and hypocritical conversations are maintained in order to not be seen as bad, besides the inevitable fall into ostracism for those with a low score, destined to live a life of limited resources and being judged by others without knowing them beforehand, because a low score doesn't mean you are inherently bad, as shown in the course of the episode with the lady with a score of 1 who helps Lacie reach a specific place.

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Creo que lo único que no me gustó de esto que vi es que en ciertos momentos o durante varias escenas sabes que la protagonista va a humillarse a sí misma por el simple fin de obtener interacciones positivas en su perfil, la verdad tuve que pausar en diversas cantidad de ocasiones por la vergüenza ajena que estaba sintiendo de tan solo ver a la protagonista pero bueno quizás a otras no les ocurra pero en mi debido caso sí, esto no quiere decir que afecte la calidad de la crítica puede que la refuerce de cierta manera, cuántas personas no hay humillándose en internet por tener interacciones, muchísimas, no hay que ni plantearse la respuesta. El final podría considerarse un poco irónico de cierta manera, la protagonista obtiene de cierta forma lo que siempre quiso cuando finalmente puede considerarse como alguien libre, donde no tiene que ejercer el uso de interacciones y puede decir lo que quiere sin importar lo que digan los demás y es que el hermano de Lacie se lo había dicho desde un principio que ella solo estaba fingiendo ser alguien que no era, puede que por eso haya caído tan bajo, para que por fin se dé cuenta de la realidad en que vive y qué tan mal está planteado ese sistema. De cierta forma en el mundo real, en el que vivimos tú y yo, aún no hemos llegado a este punto pero viendo el rumbo que están tomando las redes sociales con sus reglas puede que en algún futuro muy lejano se pueda llegar a presentar algo como esto. Quién sabe, las posibilidades son infinitas.

I think the only thing I didn't like about what I saw is that at certain moments or during several scenes, you know that the protagonist is going to humiliate herself for the simple purpose of obtaining positive interactions on her profile. Honestly, I had to pause on several occasions because of the second-hand embarrassment I was feeling just by watching the protagonist. But well, maybe it won't happen to others, but in my case, it did. This doesn't mean it affects the quality of the critique, it may even reinforce it in a certain way. How many people are there humiliating themselves on the internet for interactions? A lot, there's no need to even think about the answer. The ending could be considered somewhat ironic in a way. The protagonist gets what she always wanted when she can finally be considered someone free, where she doesn't have to rely on interactions and can say what she wants regardless of what others say. Lacie's brother had told her from the beginning that she was only pretending to be someone she wasn't. Maybe that's why she ended up stooping so low, so that she finally realizes the reality she lives in and how flawed that system is. In a way, in the real world, where you and I live, we haven't reached this point yet. But seeing the direction that social media is taking with its rules, perhaps something like this could happen in a very distant future. Who knows, the possibilities are endless.

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¡Hola amigos! Hoy les traigo la reseña de una película basada en hechos reales estrenada de manera reciente en la plataforma de Netflix. Les estoy hablando de La sociedad de la nieve.

Hello friends! Today I bring you the review of a movie based on real events recently released on the Netflix platform. I'm talking about Society of The Snow.

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Esta película está basada en la tragedia de Los Andes que sucedió en 1972 cuando un avión que transportaba 44 pasajeros que iban desde Uruguay hasta Chile para un campeonato de Rugby pierde el control en la cordillera y termina estrellándose en la nieve ocasionando que varias de estas personas murieran en el acto y muchos otros resultaran heridos. Pero, contra todo pronóstico, hubo sobrevivientes que tuvieron que hacer lo impensado para poder continuar con vida. Esta es su historia y la de los que no lo lograron. 

This film is based on the Los Andes tragedy that happened in 1972 when a plane carrying 44 passengers on their way from Uruguay to Chile for a Rugby championship lost control in the Andes and ended up crashing in the snow causing several of them to die on the spot and many others to be injured. But, against all odds, there were survivors who had to do the unthinkable to stay alive. This is their story and that of those who did not make it.

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Películas realistas y crudas si las hay. Quedé asombrada con este nivel de producción y cómo lograron crear un escenario escalofriante y conmovedor. Te hace sentir en el alma lo que tuvo que soportar esta gente. 

Realistic and raw films if there are any. I was amazed with this level of production and how they managed to create a chilling and moving scenario. It makes you feel in your soul what these people had to endure.

Siempre es interesante ver cómo el instinto de supervivencia parece activarse en situaciones extremas, tanto que uno pasa de cuestionarse cierto accionar pensando que nunca sería capaz de hacer algo así, pero cuando llega el momento es hacerlo o morir. Y a veces el instinto es más fuerte y solo queda obedecerlo. 

It is always interesting to see how the survival instinct seems to be activated in extreme situations, so much so that one goes from questioning certain actions thinking that one would never be able to do something like that, but when the time comes it is do or die. And sometimes the instinct is stronger and the only thing left to do is to obey it.

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Esta gente tuvo que soportar estar a temperaturas extremas sin ningún tipo de cobijo más que la carcaza delantera del avión, los abrigos que llevaban y su propio calor humano, en un lugar donde la vida es inexistente en temporada antes del deshielo, con temperaturas que descienden 30 grados en las noches. El agua la obtenían de la nieve que durante el día con la ayuda del sol se empezaba a derretir un poco. El principal inconveniente era la comida, no había por ningún lado. Así que aguantaron 9 días antes de decidir que si querían sobrevivir debían empezar a comer lo más a mano que tuvieran aunque haya sido discutido y juzgado: los cuerpos de las personas ya fallecidas. Pero no todos estuvieron de acuerdo, algunos aguantaron mucho más por pura fuerza de convicción, hasta que cedieron ante el hambre y la insistencia de sus compañeros.  

These people had to endure extreme temperatures with no shelter other than the front shell of the plane, the coats they wore and their own human warmth, in a place where life is non-existent in the season before the thaw, with temperatures dropping 30 degrees at night. Water was obtained from the snow that during the day with the help of the sun began to melt a little. The main drawback was the food, there was no food anywhere. So they endured 9 days before deciding that if they wanted to survive they should start eating what was closest at hand, even though it had been discussed and judged: the bodies of people who had already died. But not everyone agreed, some held out much longer by sheer force of conviction, until they gave in to hunger and the insistence of their companions.

Es una película que resulta muy impactante e incómoda de ver en muchas ocasiones, pero no deja de ser parte de nuestra historia y es una prueba más de la capacidad del ser humano de rebuscársela en situaciones extremas. Te enseña a que nunca hay que perder la esperanza, hay que luchar hasta que el cuerpo diga basta. Y, sin embargo, cuando el cuerpo dice basta también puede ser un signo de esperanza. Si la ven seguro entiendan de lo que les hablo.

 It is a film that is very shocking and uncomfortable to watch on many occasions, but it is still part of our history and is further proof of the ability of human beings to cope in extreme situations. It teaches you that you must never lose hope, you have to fight until your body says enough is enough. And yet, when the body says enough is enough, it can also be a sign of hope. If you watch it, you will surely understand what I am talking about.

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Las actuaciones estuvieron excelente y el equipo de maquillaje se merece un aplauso por tan impecable trabajo. También fue conmovedor ver participar a los supervivientes verdaderos de esta tragedia que para muchos fue un milagro porque no esperaban que hubiera sobrevivientes. Esas escenas fueron brutales, sobre todo la de uno de los sobrevivientes que actuó de su propio padre. No dejo de pensar en lo difícil que debe haber sido tener que revivir todo esto. Pero también debe ser algo que llevarán marcado hasta el último día.  

The performances were excellent and the make-up team deserves a round of applause for their impeccable work. It was also touching to see the real survivors of this tragedy participate, which for many was a miracle because they did not expect there to be survivors. Those scenes were brutal, especially the one of one of the survivors who played his own father. I can't stop thinking about how difficult it must have been to have to relive all this. But it must also be something they will carry with them until their last day.

No me queda más que empatía y admiración por estás personas, hay que cruzar Los Andes a pie con la única meta de sobrevivir, habiendo estado dos meses en situaciones poco favorables, mal nutridos, sin fuerzas más que la que los impulsaba a seguir adelante. Todos hicieron un gran trabajo en quipo, pero Nando y Roberto fueron los que lograron esta gran travesía para rescatar a sus compañeros. Nos dieron una importante lección de vida y de compañerismo. La verdad es que es una película muy recomendable de ver para conocer más de este hecho, pero háganlo bajo su precaución si son personas sensibles. 

I have nothing but empathy and admiration for these people, who have to cross the Andes on foot with the only goal of surviving, having spent two months in unfavorable situations, poorly nourished, with no strength other than that which drove them forward. They all did a great job as a team, but Nando and Roberto were the ones who achieved this great journey to rescue their companions. They gave us an important lesson in life and companionship. The truth is that it is a highly recommended film to watch to learn more about this event, but do so with caution if you are sensitive.

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Bueno amigos, esta fue mi opinión sobre este film que todavía me tiene impactada y no dejo de pensar en ellos.  Gracias por llegar hasta acá y leer. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Well friends, this was my opinion about this film that still has an impact on me and I can't stop thinking about them. Thanks for making it this far and reading. See you next time!

Only man is capable of thinking of destroying the world in order to have control 🎥

Solo el hombre es capaz de pensar en destruir el mundo con tal de tener el control 🎥

I have read many reviews regarding this movie, all with mixed opinions, from different points of view, it was good, it was bad, it lacked more, there are many expectations that were expected of them, well, now it's my turn to share my impressions.

Leaving the world behind, I think the title fits well, and to begin with, the story shows us how a family decides to go on vacation, away from the city, renting a house in the countryside, while the children enjoy the pool, and the parents enjoy a good wine.

Everything turns out to be perfect, apparently, but suddenly they are left without signal, completely incommunicado, without internet, TV, and not only that, two strangers appear at the door of the house, how to react to that? What can you think of such a situation?, are some of the questions that one asks oneself.

He leído muchas críticas con respecto a esta película, todos con opiniones encontradas, desde diferentes puntos de vista, fue buena, fue mala, le falto más, son muchas las expectativas que se esperaban de ellas, bueno, ahora es mi turno, de compartirles mis impresiones.

Dejar el mundo atrás, creo que el título le quedo bien, y es que para comenzar, la historia nos muestra como una familia decide irse de vacaciones, alejándose de la ciudad, alquilando una casa en el campo, mientras los niños disfrutan de la piscina, y los padres de un buen vino.

Todo resulta perfecto, aparentemente, pero de repente se quedan sin señal, completamente incomunicados, sin internet, TV, y no conforme con, aparecen dos extraños en la puerta de la casa, ¿como reaccionar a eso? ¿Qué puedes pensar de una situación asi?, son algunas de las interrogantes que uno se hace.

At the beginning everything is confusing, between each scene, with that touch of suspense, mystery, waiting for it to show a little more, to make sense of everything that is happening; with a confused family, trying to deal with two unknown people, who do not give a justifiable reason for their presence in the house.

The film featured great actors, among them the great Julia Roberts, playing Amanda, I was struck by the phrase with which she begins this film, where she says: I hate people, I don't know why, but somehow I felt identified, and is that sometimes it happens to me, having to deal with some people, being able to trust them, their way, of being, their attitude, and of course the things they do, I associate it with all that.

And nobody is perfect, we all have our things, including me, so, I say, it's time to breathe and let go, although it's hard to let go of certain things or attitudes; however, the point of this film is mainly about trust, depending on the unknown, in a paralyzed world, not knowing who to turn to, who you can really count on, and how we depend so much on technology, in order to survive.

Al principio todo es confuso, entre cada escena, con ese toque de suspenso, misterio, esperando que muestre un poco más, que le dé sentido a todo lo que va ocurriendo; con una familia confundida, tratando de lidiar con dos personas desconocidas, que no le dan una razón justificable de su presencia en la casa.

La película contó con grandes actores, entre ellos la gran Julia Roberts, interpretando a Amanda, me llamo la atención, la frase con la que inicio esta película, donde ella dice: Odio a la gente, no sé por qué, pero de alguna forma me sentí identificada, y es que a veces me pasa, el tener que lidiar con algunas personas, el poder confiar en ellas, su forma, de ser, su actitud, y por supuesto las cosas que hacen, lo asocie a todo eso.

Y es que nadie es perfecto, todo tenemos nuestras cosas, incluyéndome, por eso, digo, toca, respirar y soltar, aunque vaya que cuesta, dejar ir ciertas cosas o actitudes; sin embargo, el punto en esta película, trata sobre todo en la confianza, el depender de lo desconocido, en un mundo paralizado, sin saber a quién acudir, con quien puedes contar realmente, y como dependemos tanto de la tecnología, para poder sobrevivir.

Some people say that the movie left much to be desired, that they expected more from it, for me, what I didn't like was the ending, I felt that it lacked continuity; although I still understood the point of this story, almost at the end, when it was unraveling and answering some questions.

The chaos, the helplessness of not knowing what is happening, the silence, the inexplicable events, this is what this film encompasses; on the other hand, those scenes of slow focus, that keep you there, intrigued, but at the same time that make you despair a little, I guess that's what it was about, so that the end was that, a little inconclusive for me.

Algunos dicen que la película dejo mucho que desear, que esperaban más de ella, para mí, lo que no me gusto mucho fue el final, quede como que, ¡eso es todo!, si sentí que le falto continuidad; aunque igual entendí el punto de esta historia, ya casi terminando, cuando se fue desenvolviendo y respondiendo algunas interrogantes.

El caos, la impotencia de no saber que está sucediendo, el silencio, eventos inexplicables, esto es lo que engloba dicha película; por otra parte, esas escenas de enfoque lento, que te tienen allí, intrigado, pero a la vez que te desesperan un poco, supongo que de eso se trataba, para que el final fuera ese, un poco inconcluso para mí.

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Land of Bad is an action movie that hits the big screen on February 16, 2024. The director of this movie is no other than William Eubank who has directed two movies of my preference Underwater and Broken City, not so popular movies but I still like them, he is also a co-writer with screenwriter David Frigerio for Land of Bad. The movie is inspired by life real JTACs (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers) where a team of Delta Force operatives face dangerous ambushes in hostile territory, depending on an Air Force drone pilot to survive, the trailer reminded me of some other two of my favorite movie Lone Survivor and also Behind Enemy Lines not that Land of Bad will compare to this other two great hits because from the cast and director this is a movie that comes with no promises attach, but still for all the combination of action, survival and tension behind the mission that this lieutenant of the US Armed Forces must fulfill might be a very entertaining one, time fly by, it seems crazy that Lone Survivor is a decade old and Behind Enemy Lines is two decades old.

Release Date: February,16,2024 Platforms: Theaters Only IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19864802/

The story of the plane crash of the Uruguayan flight to Chile has already been brought to the big screen in the past. I still remember the film Viven, which also received good reviews, but I think the film directed by the Spaniard J.A. Bayona is several steps above. Why?

Bayona makes his best film so far. An impressive display in the technical section. The crash sequence is short but shocking. It makes us feel inside that plane and live with the characters the horror of seeing the face of death. How would you react in that situation? Would you calmly accept the cruel fate, would you cry, would you panic? No one knows how I would react, each of us is different, but we would all do something. Try to survive, because it is part of our nature, the survival instinct is innate.

Bayona knows how to tell stories. He is an excellent storyteller, who knows how to keep the pace, who does not falter despite the long duration. The merit is not only Bayona's. He surrounds himself with a solid team. He surrounds himself with a solid team. He surrounds himself with a solid team that knows how to make films that last in our memory. The cinematography is dazzling. The landscapes are beautiful and at the same time overwhelming.

So much beauty and at the same time so much death in the same place. Add to this a sensitive musical composition that will take us back to the stormy almost two and a half months in which the survivors suffered an unimaginable ordeal and that, evidently, will bring tears to our eyes.

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La historia del accidente de avión del vuelo uruguayo a Chile ya fue llevada a la gran pantalla en el pasado. Aún recuerdo la película Viven, que también recibió buenas críticas, pero creo que el filme dirigido por el español J.A. Bayona está varios escalones por encima. ¿Por qué?

Bayona realiza su mejor película hasta el momento. Un impresionante despliegue en el apartado técnico. La secuencia del accidente es corta pero impactante. Nos hace sentir dentro de ese avión y vivir con los personajes el horror de ver la cara de la muerte. ¿Cómo reaccionarías tú en esa situación? ¿Aceptaría con calma el cruel destino, lloraría, entraría en pánico? Nadie sabe cómo reaccionaría, cada uno de nosotros es diferente, pero todos haríamos algo. Intentar sobrevivir, porque forma parte de nuestra naturaleza, el instinto de supervivencia es innato.

Bayona sabe contar historias. Es un excelente narrador, que sabe mantener el ritmo, que no decae a pesar de la larga duración. El mérito no es sólo de Bayona. Se rodea de un equipo sólido. Se rodea de un equipo sólido que sabe hacer películas que perduran en nuestra memoria. Un trabajo de fotografía deslumbrante. Los paisajes son hermosos y al mismo tiempo sobrecogedores.

Tanta belleza y al mismo tiempo tanta muerte en un mismo lugar. Añádase a esto una sensible composición musical que nos arrastrará a los tormentosos casi dos meses y medio en los que los supervivientes sufrieron un calvario inimaginable y que, evidentemente, nos arrancará lágrimas.

What happens when you're hungry and you're dying. It is one of the many other lapidary phrases the narrator character says at the beginning of the film. It is no secret to anyone what he has had to do to live. One of the most abominable things but that anyone, pushed by the cruel vaibenes of destiny, is capable of doing. The decision, the consensus, the denial, each one will carry his process. Regardless of their religious belief, it is something that as a species causes us revulsion. But hunger, in an uninhabitable territory, without any vital resource and the instinct of survival will force you to go beyond your own moral limits.

Why is that? I recently commented that many say that everything happens for a greater cause. What was the greater supernatural cause? Those who did not survive, those who stayed in the mountains, many young people, what is the end of this supernatural force that has everything planned? A nightmare that is not wished to anyone. A tragedy that furiously reminds us how fragile we are. That is why we should not ask for time by getting drunk on ego. In the end we are nothing more than particles in an immense universe and we have no supernatural powers to fight against the mighty nature.

Much respect from the filmmaker. No morbidity. The intention is to tell as faithfully as possible everything that happened. The scene of the accident is explicit, but it was necessary to show it, to make an impact. Now, as far as the corpses and what they did with them, the camera doesn't scrutinize the grotesque. The respect for those who couldn't get out of there is evident. Nor does it seek heroism as a spectacle, something that marks a distance from the Hollywood version.

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Que ocurre cuando tienes hambre y te estás muriendo. Es una de las muchas otras frases lapidarias que dice el personaje narrador al principio de la película. Para nadie es un secreto lo que ha tenido que hacer para vivir. Una de las cosas más abominables pero que cualquiera, empujado por los crueles vaivenes del destino, es capaz de hacer. La decisión, el consenso, la negación, cada uno llevará su proceso. Independientemente de su creencia religiosa, es algo que como especie nos causa repulsión. Pero el hambre, en un territorio inhabitable, sin ningún recurso vital y el instinto de supervivencia te obligará a ir más allá de tus propios límites morales.

¿Por qué será? Hace poco comenté que muchos dicen que todo ocurre por una causa mayor. ¿Cuál fue la causa sobrenatural mayor? Los que no sobrevivieron, los que se quedaron en las montañas, muchos jóvenes, ¿Cuál es el fin de esta fuerza sobrenatural que lo tiene todo previsto? Una pesadilla que no se le desea a nadie. Una tragedia que nos recuerda con furia lo frágiles que somos. Por eso no debemos pedir tiempo emborrachándonos de ego. Al final no somos más que partículas en un universo inmenso y no tenemos poderes sobrenaturales para luchar contra la poderosa naturaleza.

Mucho respeto por parte del cineasta. Sin morbo. La intención es contar lo más fielmente posible todo lo sucedido. La escena del accidente es explícita, pero era necesario mostrarla, para impactar. Ahora, en lo que respecta a los cadáveres y lo que hicieron con ellos, la cámara no escudriña en lo grotesco. El respeto por los que no pudieron salir de allí es evidente. Tampoco se busca el heroísmo como espectáculo, algo en lo que marca distancia con la versión de Hollywood.

This has been a project that took too long probably because of the Pandemic and short after that the Hollywood Strike that affected a lot of productions, the new movie featuring Adam Sandler "Spaceman (2024)" that finish production on 2021 then as mention many other Netflix productions got backlog until 2023, Adam Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, the movie will have a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes its based on the book "Spaceman of Bohemia" by Jaroslav Kalfar, its a science fiction novel that tells the story of an astronaut that goes on a trip to Venus and all of the sudden finds a strange creature on his ship, this is another novel adaptation which seem to be the hot topic but as usual I'm a bit skeptic if this will be enough time to fit everything that happens on the novel, this is the never ending problem with adaptations but some of the for viewers end up been fine although for the fans doesn't and some other times it's worst because they do make it feel like everything is in a rush by cutting down too much scenes or probably I'm just getting ahead of myself.

Release Date: March,1,2024 Platforms: Netflix IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11097384/

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The trailer doesn't show us much either, the movie was written by Colby Day and directed by Johan Renck who has been in charge of the series Chernobyl, Breaking Bad and the first season of The Walking Dead. Johan Renck has been recognized for his skill in science fiction and thrillers and his ability to create a tense and terrifying atmosphere, so this film should bring some adventure, drama and that spark of suspense.

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The protagonist of Spaceman is Adam Sandler playing Jakub Procházka. I don't remember a Sandler movie that isn't funny. in fact, he is one of the most popular comedians in Hollywood but many have been waiting more serious roles from him, one of his most recent as Howard Ratner, a degenerate gambler; in the movie "Uncut Gems" where many of his fans like this side of Sandler's work, many videos that talk about this movie have mention that this could the one, this could Adam Sandlers best movie ever and will be difficult to forget but who knows, on the other hand we have Paul Dano, from "The Batman" where he played the role of "The Riddler"; gives life to the voice of the alien spider that Jakub finds on his ship and Carey Mulligan plays Lenka Procházka, Jakub's wife. I remember seen her in “The Great Gatsby”, another great actor and a favorite for me is Kunal Nayyar recognized for his role as Rajesh in “The Big Bang Theory” , one of my personal favorite comedies every; he plays Peter, a technician who is part of Jakub's mission.

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“Spaceman” is the story of astronaut Jakub Procházka, the first Check Replubic astronaut who is sent on a mission to the edge of the galaxy near Venus to get a special dust, who in the middle of his trip encounters a creature, an extraterrestrial spider that we will discover if it is real or if it is a product of the astronaut's imagination, its hard to say by now as ONLY IF I HAD READ THE NOVEL!! I would know but I think that Jakub could be just facing a mental blockage because of his long trip causing him to see this alien, he goes to space for months and leaves his wife on earth, I think at some point this movie will give me "Interstellar" vibes when Cooper travels across time and dimensions after he fall into Gargantua because how did this spider shows up all of the sudden?, well for normie viewers like me there is not much information about yet other than a 35 second teaser trailer of the movie.

We have seen how in other movies about space, astronauts go through this process of knowing themself because they are all alone for many months, this spider could very well be a product of his imagination, from the novel insights I found online the alien and Jakub became best friends so its very possible that he starts to discuss and solve his problems and life dilemmas, specially leaving his wife behind who doesn't seem agree that he took this mission.

This very well for some could be a boring movie because I can imagine that lots of the scenes will be just Jakub inside the space ship talking to Hanus his alien friend, I found an audio book of the Novel that I will leave the link below, was thinking to upload to 3Speak but I'm not sure about the copyrights of this video.

To get more conclusions and expectations of this movie I would like to get a real trailer and I think we will get that soon, March is less than two months from now, not use to make articles on so little data like a teaser but it intrigue me when Hanus says "same as you I left my planet....through galaxies, through black holes..." so I couldn't resist learning a bit more about the movie, its been some time since "Interstellar" a movie very related to black holes, a mystery that intrigues me a lot because of all the possibilities.

There are countless K-dramas that set their story in an office. Whether it’s office romance or rivalry; workplace has its own appeal. But not all of them are worth checking out, even more so when it’s over the top workplace romance and unrealistic. I am personally a fan of realism, something that illustrates almost a realistic life in the day of a character that mimics our real life. I found this realism from Misaeng: Incomplete life that was released back in 2014 and directed by Kim Won-seok, who is known to also cast the same actor & actresses that he previously worked with^[1]. In this drama,he casts Park Hae Joon, though he’s playing a minor role in this workplace, he’s been working with Won-Seok three times. And the main spotlight of this drama is Im Si-Wan, playing a 26-something without a ‘real’ job experience and skill.

Im Si Wan takes up a role as Jang Geu-rae, a mid twenty somethings starting his life all over again. In his previous life, he was an aspiring GO professional who failed to play as a pro player. He ended up working as a gig worker and did everything he could to survive. Somehow, Geu-rae landed an opportunity to be an intern at a top trading company called One International. In this company, he faces difficulty as a salaryman especially with his background that is far less than his co-workers.

The resolution to many of his conflicts are through his boss, Oh Sang-shik (Lee Sung-min) a manager who is ambitious, workaholic yet cares of the well-being of his co-workers. In the office, Geu-rae is also close to three other interns and later become permanent employees, Ahn Young-yi (Kang So-ra), Jang Baek-gi (Kang Ha-neul ) , Han Seok-yool (Byun Yo-han ). They all from a camaraderie and through them, we are shown the struggle of becoming a ‘newbie’ at a company as well as dealing with the office politics.

One of the most intriguing parts of this film is also the setting that takes place in Jordan. It is also said to be the first K-drama that was filmed in this historical country ^[2]. A few of the scenes showed the ancient city of Petra and ended with a scene in front of Al-Khazneh. As impressive as the settings were, this drama and its actors also won many awards including the 51st Baeksang Awards where the director won as the best TV director.

A scene at Wadi Rum, Jordan

Although, to be honest with you all, there were parts that were slow. Unlike the usual where I finish a k-drama in a day, it took me several days to watch its episodes. This drama is filled with workplace anecdotes, politics as well as Go (baduk) game references that might be far too boring at times. But somehow, I was hooked with the character humdrum office life. The main character feels quite relatable, a mid twenty something attempting to start life all over again and incorporated into the workplace. In the end, staying true to his quirks and though he has no formal experience, he becomes the most interesting salaryman at his company.

Beyond their small cubicle, each of the characters face their own struggle and eventually resolve it. It was the same with the manager who eventually recognizes his talent and that he simply needs to start his own business. Just from an outsider perspective, the work culture in South Korea is seemingly tough.Among many of the struggle includes working overtime, verbal abuse and even physical abuses that are shrugged under the rug. Being female in the male-dominated office was also an issue that was present in the film. There were subtly shown the differences between different generations in handling women at the workplace. Perhaps it's why this drama even from the trailer mentioned to be provoking within south korean society.

While I am no salaryman/woman, this film helps me look into life from the mini cubicle. I often wonder why people want to escape it and from this film, I can see why the dream of being free of 9-5 can be so appealing. To these people, some of them might not really have a life beyond their desk. To them, being in an office, receiving salary each month and incentives yearly are all they know. As unappealing workplace life k-drama might sound, I am recommending this one as it has an interesting plot and is quite realistic for a salaryman's life.