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There's a particular kind of nostalgia that comes with revisiting a story you thought had already said its final word, and this film sits entirely inside that feeling. Peaky Blinders ended its run back in 2022 after six seasons, and it left behind that rare thing... a genuine cultural footprint, an aesthetic people still borrow from, a lead performance that helped launch Cillian Murphy toward an Oscar.
So there was always going to be a certain weight to bringing Tommy Shelby back, even in a tighter, feature-length form. And for the most part, I think it earns that return, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights of the show at its best.
The setting is 1940, Birmingham in the grip of the Blitz, seven years removed from where the series left off. Tommy has retreated into a kind of self-imposed exile, worn down by grief... the loss of his daughter, his brother Arthur's death, a lifetime of trauma stretching all the way back to the first World War... and in his absence, his estranged son Duke has taken the reins of the family's criminal empire. Duke is harder-edged than his father ever was, embroiled with a British fascist sympathizer secretly funneling counterfeit currency into the country on behalf of the Nazis, in a plot designed to collapse the British economy from within. It's Tommy's reckoning with his own legacy, framed against the much larger reckoning of a country at war, and there's something quietly moving in watching a man who spent so many years being the most dangerous person in every room now have to decide whether he still has anything left to give.
Cillian Murphy slides back into Tommy with the kind of ease that only comes from truly understanding a character down to the bone. There's more weariness in him now, more grief sitting behind the eyes, and Murphy plays that with real restraint... he doesn't need big, showy moments to communicate how much this man has been worn down by time. Barry Keoghan, stepping into the world as Duke, brings his own kind of dangerous unpredictability to the role, different in texture from Murphy's controlled stillness, and their scenes together carry a real tension... two men who share blood but not understanding. Tim Roth is quietly unsettling as the film's central antagonist, and it's genuinely satisfying to watch veteran actors like Stephen Graham and Sophie Rundle step back into this world alongside them.
Visually, this is everything you'd want from a Peaky Blinders film.... The cinematography leans into the same striking contrasts the show always did... the grim, ash-gray industrial decay of wartime Birmingham against pockets of misty green countryside and the production design carries that same lived-in, meticulously tailored world-building that made the show such a distinct visual touchstone in the first place..
The dialogue occasionally leans expository, spelling out character motivations and history a little too plainly for an audience that's presumably already invested enough to be watching a feature-length sequel in the first place. And though the Nazi-plot framing gives the story real stakes on paper, the plot machinery around it moves briskly enough that some of the emotional beats ... particularly Duke's arc — don't quite get the room to breathe that they deserve. It's the kind of film that seems less concerned with standing entirely on its own and more focused on providing a satisfying, tidy epilogue for the people who've already spent years in this world.
That said, I don't think that's necessarily a fatal flaw. Not every continuation needs to reinvent what came before it.. sometimes the goal really is just to give a beloved story a proper, dignified send-off, and on that measure, this mostly succeeds. It's well-acted and occasionally quite brutal in that specific Peaky Blinders way because it treats each characters with enough care that longtime fans are likely to walk away satisfied, even if the plotting doesn't always match the emotional weight it's reaching for.
My Final Thoughts:
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man isn't trying to be a bold reinvention... i think it is better off because it is different.. It is beautifully made and well-performed elegy for a character who spent a decade earning our complicated sympathy, closing his story with dignity even if the narrative around him occasionally feels more dutiful than daring and for those of us who spent years in Small Heath with the Shelby family, that's more than enough.
A satisfying, well-acted send-off that prioritizes closure over ambition, and mostly earns it
One of the undeniable advantages of pure horror cinema is that, since it’s aimed at an adult audience—just like this review—it can draw on the “sexual element” without so many constraints that limit the imagination.... We’re human, and it’s normal for us to Love Sex 👄👄
“The Re-Sonator or From Beyond” is a film from the now-distant ’80s, and in my case, what really draws me in is the name “Re-Sonator”—more so than its other paranormal title—because I have the soul of a scientist. Seeing stories that explore science fiction but are grounded in such a scientific approach that you can believe in the credibility of the experiments underpinning the plot is a huge plus, especially for a knowledgeable audience—of which I am a part.
All of that intellectual stuff is spiced up with the fetishistic sexual intrigue of cosmic horror, and it turned out great 😬😬👍🏻
Una de las indudables ventajas que tiene el cine de Terror puro es que al estar enfocado en una audiencia adulta al igual que esta Reseña, puede apoyarse en El Pilar Sexual sin tantas cadenas que restrinjan a la imaginacion.... somos humanos y es normal que nos encante el sexo 👄👄
The Re-Sonator o From Beyond" es un film de los ya lejanos 80, en mi caso me conquista es el nombre Re-Sonator mas alla del otro titulo paranormal que tiene porque tengo alma de cientifico y ver historias que desarrollen ciencia ficcion pero apoyados en un enfoque tan cientifico que te puedes creer la credibilidad de los experimentos que dan base a la historia, es un gran plus, sobre todo para aquella audiencia que es de conocimiento en la cual me incluyo.
Todo lo anterior que es tan intelectual se adereza con el Morbo Sexual Fetichistico del Terror Cosmico y ha quedado genial 😬😬👍🏻
I’m sharing this trailer especially with those who need to see it to get excited about watching the movie, but if you’re one of those very few lovers of intellectual cinema who likes to be surprised by stories… just the title of this film, Re-Sonator, is enough to set the stage for a grand feast of sensations.
As a kid, I used to watch movies like this with my dad—I remember The Fly 😃😃—and I’m so glad about that, that my dad didn’t fall into the trap of being overly protective when it came to these kinds of productions, which, yes, do have extreme gore but can also have great narrative and intellectual depth depending on what the filmmaker wants to convey.
Its weakness is that it’s by no means a movie for the whole family 😅😅, but it is a film that serves as an appetizer for exploring what I perceived as The Sixth Sense—that sensation of the “beyond,” which has many explanations or perspectives but nothing yet to prove it, even though there are people who swear it exists 😱😱
Les comparto el Trailer sobre todo a aquellos que necesitan de ver oara poder animarse a ver pero si eres de esos muy pocos amantes de un Cine Intelectual al cual le gusta ser sorprendido por las historias.... con solo El Titulo de este film Re-Sonator tienes todo el plato servido para un gran Banquete de sensaciones.
De niño veia films asi junto a mi papa, recuerdo La Mosca 😃😃, que contento estoy de eso, de que mi papa no cayera en el extremismo de proteccion ante este tipo de producciones que si, tienen un Gore extremo pero tambien pueden tener una gran profundidad narrativa e intelectual dependiendo de lo que quiere transmitir el autor.
Su debilidad es que para mada es un film de toda la familia 😅😅 pero si que es una pelicula la cual sirve de abre boca para explorar lo que percibi como El Sexto Sentido, esa Sensacion Mas Alla que tiene muchas explicaciones o enfoques pero nada aun que lo demuestre a pesar de que hay gente la cual garantiza que existe 😱😱
Beyond that fictional machine featured in the film and Lovecraft himself, for me the best part was the sexual fetish details. With this movie, Barbara Crampton earns her rightful place in the “sexy gore” genre, haha—she’s a beauty; I fell in love with her 😍😍
She’s one of those women I see as a true all-rounder—she gave her soul, heart, and body to bring to life everything the Re-Sonator sought to convey. This role wasn’t easy for her at all; it wasn’t just about screaming hysterically—which she does very well on her own—but about everything she had to show, pushing the film to the edge of sadism.
That’s why she deserves to be featured in the trailer—as an element of sexual intrigue for that male audience with a broad taste for gore and horror, who make up the majority of viewers with that mindset. So go ahead and read my review to give this movie a chance.
As for what I’d criticize: in my opinion, the casting of the villain could have been much better. Fortunately, the focus on creatures and lines of dialogue associated with human evil enrich the bizarre frequencies of El Re-Sonator 👻👻
Mas alla de esa Maquina Ficticia que presenta el film y Lovecraft en si, en mi caso lo mejor fueron los detalles fetichistas Sexuales, Barbara Crampton con esta pelicula se gana el lugar que merece en el genero Gore Sexoso jaja, es una Belleza, quede enamorado de Ella 😍😍
Es de esas mujeres la cual percibo Todo Terreno, entrego Alma, Corazon y Cuerpo para dar vida a todo lo que queria transmitir el Re-Sonator, no estuvo para nada facil este rol para ella, no es solo Gritar de forma histerica lo cual de por si lo hace muy bien, es todo lo que requeria mostrar de ella haciendo que la pelicula rosara esa frontera sadica.
Por eso merece estar en la miniatura, como elemento de curitosidad sexual para esa audiencia varonil de amplios gustos por el genero Gore y del Terror que se son la mayoria en sus pensamientos asi, se animen a leerme para darle una oportunidad a esta pelicula.
Detalles a criticar, en mi caso El Casting del Villano pienso pudo haber sido mucho mejor, afortunadamente el enfoque de criaturas y lineas de dialogo asociadas a la maldad humana enriquecen Las Frecuencias Bizarras de El Re-Sonator 👻👻
Nota: Gracias a @wiseagent por la recomendacion de este gran film no apto para todo publico 😜😜👍🏻
I dedicate each and every one of my posts and videos to my little dog named princess, we called her chiquito, she is no longer with us but from heaven she will see that her existence was valuable and the most beautiful thing that will exist in my heart and soul.
I know the title of this review might seem confusing, but it's the absolute truth. It's a film I expected a bit more from, especially after seeing a decent Superman movie, but for some reason, I already knew it wasn't going to be like that, that it would be talked about, but not in a positive way. And this is a shame because I personally liked this film. It's not the best DC has done, but it's quite decent compared to what they were doing, especially before James Gunn came along. Another thing I don't understand is the hatred for Millie Alcock. I don't know where it comes from or the reason for it because she does an acceptable job here, or at least what was expected.
Se que el titulo de esta reseña puede parecer confuso pero es la realidad absoluta. Es una película de la esperaba un poco más, sobretodo después de haber visto una decente película de Superman, pero por alguna razón ya uno sabía que no iba a ser así, que se iba a hablar de ella pero no de la mejor manera. Y esto es una lastima porque personalmente este film me gustó, no es lo mejor que ha hecho DC pero es bastante decente a lo que venía haciendo, sobretodo antes de la llegada de Jamen Gunn. Otra de las cosas que no entiendo es el odio a Milly Alcock, no se de donde viene ni la razón porque acá hace un trabajo aceptable o por lo menos lo esperado.
It's striking that it's already available digitally just a month after its theatrical release; this is never a good sign. The film is known to have lost money at the box office, hence the decision not to let that wound fester any longer and to release it digitally quickly. Anyway. This time, we have Kara, Superman's cousin, celebrating her birthday in space, specifically where there's a red sun so she can really enjoy the effects of alcohol. At 21, she's cynical and rude, but she has a good heart, and it's precisely that heart that gets her into trouble. The root of it all is that while defending a strange girl, her dog Krypto is seriously injured, so she plots to find a cure to save him.
Llama la atención que apenas un mes después de su estreno en cine ya esté en digital, esto nunca es bueno. La película se sabe que tuvo pérdidas en taquilla de ahí la decisión de no seguir dejando "sangrar" más esa herida y lanzarla rápido a lo digital. Pero bueno. En esta oportunidad tenemos a Kara, la prima de Superman, celebrando su cumpleaños en el espacio, específicamente donde hay sol rojo para así poder sentir el alcohol con ganas. Ella, de 21 años, es cínica y grosera pero de buen corazón y es precisamente ese corazón lo que hace que se meta en problemas. La raíz de todo es que por estar defendiendo a una niña desconocida hieren a su perro Krypto de gravedad por lo que trama será buscar la cura para poder salvarlo.
She fights a gang of kidnappers who are hunting women to prevent their race from disappearing. The backstory is easy to understand. The thing is, from then on, Kara is paired with this girl, Ruthye, who is also seeking revenge, and together they embark on a hunt to find Krem, the leader of this group. On one hand, using Krypto as the victim is interesting; we know how much empathy people have for dogs, so the reason for everything is more than justified, or at least that's what I think the screenwriters intended. Personally, at times I felt like I was watching something very adolescent, something very naive; I expected everything to be more adult, a little grittier. This doesn't mean it's a bad movie, but I feel like it wasn't really for me.
Se pelea con una banda de secuestradores que buscan mujeres para que su raza no se desaparezca. Es fácil entender el trasfondo. La cosa es que a partir de ahí Kara le tocará estar con esta niña, Ruthye, quien también busca venganza, y entre las dos emprenderán una cacería para dar con Krem, el líder de este grupo. Por un lado que hayan usado a Krypto como la victima es interesante, se sabe la empatía que hay hacía los perros por lo que la razón de todo está más que justificada o por lo menos eso creo que es lo que esperaban los guionistas. Particularmente a veces sentía que estaba viendo algo muy de adolescente, algo muy ingenuo; esperaba que todo fuese más adulto, un poco más crudo. Esto no quiere decir que sea una mala película pero siento que no era tanto para mi.
What I did like was the whole story they told about the last days of the planet Krypto and how she survived with her parents after the explosion. Giving context to a character who hadn't been explored much before is important because, yes, she had appeared a lot in various Superman and DC universe projects, but the story itself was completely different. The movie itself isn't tiring; it's just over an hour and a half long and has good action scenes, very cool visuals, and is entertaining. The story is basic, but it works because it's a simple way to introduce the character to what will be the new DC universe.
Lo que si me gustó es toda la historia que contaron sobre los últimos días del planeta Krypto y como ella sobrevivió con sus padres después de la explosión. Darle contexto al personaje del que no se había dicho mucho antes es importante porque si, había aparecido mucho en diversas cosas de Superman y del universo de DC pero la historia como tal, nada que ver. La película en si no cansa, dura poco más de hora y media y tiene buenas escenas de acción, tiene unas visuales muy cool, es entretenida, la historia es básica pero está bien porque es una forma simple de presentar el personaje a lo que será el nuevo universo de DC.
One character I haven't mentioned is Lobo, played by Jason Momoa. It's his first time appearing in this cinematic universe, so the addition of a new face is welcome. He's very much a Momoa character, even down to his personality, and I think he adds a bit more depth to the plot and visual flair to some of the scenes he's in. As I said, Milly does a decent job, nothing extraordinary, but enough to get the job done. I have to say, I didn't like the villain; he was very cartoonish and full of clichés. I feel like sometimes they don't take the development of these characters seriously when they should be just as important as the good parts of the story. And as for Ruthye, well, she's another interesting and sometimes annoying addition, but she holds the plot together because without her, nothing would happen. We have to remember that this universe is starting from scratch with James Gunn at the helm, so we'll have to be a little patient to see where it all goes. Do I recommend it? - Yes, it's a cool, short, and easy-to-watch and understand film. I'll leave the trailer down here.
Un personaje del que no hablé fue el de Lobo a cargo de Jason Momoa. Es primera vez que lo vemos en este universo cinematográfico por lo que se agradece la adición de una nueva cara. Es un personaje muy Momoa incluso hasta en personalidad, creo que la da un poco más de profundidad a la trama y vistosidad a algunas escenas en las que él es protagonista. Como ya dije Milly hace un trabajo normal, nada extraordinario pero suficiente para aprobar con la tarea. El villano si tengo que decir que no me gustó, muy caricaturesco y lleno de clichés. Siento que a veces no se toman en serio la construcción de estos personajes cuando deberían de ser igual de importantes que la parte buena de la historia. Y en cuanto a Ruthye pues bien, es otro complemento interesante y fastidioso a veces pero que sostiene la trama porque sin ella no pasaría nada de la historia. Hay que recordar que esta universo está empezando de cero de la mano de James Gunn por lo que habría que tener un poco de paciencia para ver a donde va todo. La recomiendo? - si, es un film cool, corto y fácil de ver y entender. Les dejo el tráiler por acá abajo.
I saw this movie that's become a huge box office hit and everyone's talking about it. I have to say, this movie is a product of the current generation because it was directed by a 21-year-old named Kane Parsons, who has fulfilled a dream many people have. Going from YouTube to Hollywood with this success has been a huge achievement for him. Many other YouTubers must dream of this too. I started researching how much it cost to produce the movie and found online that it cost $10 million, but the box office gross... Oh my God! At the time of writing, according to the websites I consulted, the box office gross is around $400 million. It's incredible!
Well, the new star director will surely receive tons of job offers, and it's possible they'll also make a sequel to this movie. I'm not sure, because I haven't checked that information, but when a horror movie makes that much money, it's almost certain that the producers will rub their hands together and decide to annoy us all by releasing a bunch of sequels. So we have to enjoy it while the plot is good, because they'll surely ruin it later. That's Hollywood, and that's the world; we all want that money.
What can I say about this movie? Did I like it? Yes. Is all the hype justified? Well, not really. I'm venturing into murky waters with an unpopular opinion. I like to give my positive opinion when I like something, and when something is bad, I say so too. I don't follow trends, and no Hollywood studio pays me for positive reviews, since I'm not a film influencer. That's how those big film critics are, the ones with a guaranteed salary for speaking well of a movie.
Backrooms manages to unsettle me by immersing me in those settings, in that place the protagonist finds within the company where he works. A place that seems to have many nooks and crannies, with a predominantly yellow and minimalist atmosphere. A kind of infinite labyrinth that expands without making it clear how or where certain very particular creatures live.
I'm sure many people, after seeing the film, were left searching for some explanation for what they saw, but there's no clear answer—the film never provides one—about what that place is. The filmmaker surely has their own vision of what it is and represents, and at the same time, each viewer can form their own idea. For me, it's like a kind of parallel dimension that feeds on the fears of those who manage to enter it. Each new floor, level, environment is like a recreation of what lies in our minds, the most hidden parts, and what can frighten us the most. That's my opinion; I'm sure yours is different.
Current horror cinema, as I mentioned in a recent post about another film in the genre, seems to focus more on creating disturbing atmospheres, which is fine, but those images should also be accompanied by a solid story. There are many films like that, which combine a good, coherent story with atmospheres that impact the viewer. I recently saw another film, from last year, that meets both requirements. I'll talk about it another day.
That's my problem with Backrooms. I liked the film, but at the same time, I felt that the impression it leaves is based solely on its visuals; what truly constitutes a well-constructed and interesting story simply isn't there. It's more of a succession of levels within that world, whose images, of course, fascinated me and raise questions, but it lacks something more substantial. That's why I say it's a product of this generation, where the ephemeral impact of images is everything.
It's curious that they chose two actors acclaimed and awarded for other work. Chiwetel Ejiofor is quite well-known and fulfills his role as Clark; his performance isn't anything extraordinary, but he's a Hollywood star. Renate Reinshee is less well-known, but she has received praise for other work; I liked her character, especially when she enters that unknown dimension.
I recommend it; now it's up to you to decide if you consider it a masterpiece of horror this year or a disappointment. Share your opinion in the comments.
Vi esta película que se ha convertido en un gran éxito de taquilla y de la que todo el mundo habla. Debo decir que esta película es un producto de la generación actual, porque fue dirigida por un joven de 21 años llamado Kane Parsons, quien ha cumplido el sueño de muchos. Pasar de YouTube a Hollywood con este éxito ha sido un gran logro para él. Muchos otros YouTubers también deben soñar con esto. Empecé a investigar cuánto costó producir la película y en internet encontré que costó 10 millones de dólares, pero la recaudación en taquilla... ¡Dios mío! Al momento de escribir esto, según las páginas que consulté, la recaudación en taquilla ronda los 400 millones de dólares. ¡Es increíble!
Bueno, el nuevo director estrella seguramente recibirá muchísimas ofertas de trabajo y es posible que también hagan una secuela de esta película. No estoy seguro, porque no he consultado esa información, pero cuando una película de terror recauda tanto dinero, es casi seguro que los productores se frotarán las manos y decidirán fastidiarnos a todos lanzando un montón de secuelas. Así que tenemos que disfrutarla mientras la trama sea buena, porque seguramente la arruinarán en el futuro. Así es Hollywood, y así es el mundo; todos queremos ese dinero.
¿Qué puedo decir de esta película? ¿Me gustó? Sí. ¿Está justificado todo el revuelo que ha causado? Bueno, en realidad no. Me estoy adentrando en terreno turbio con una opinión impopular. Me gusta dar mi opinión positiva cuando algo me gusta, y cuando algo es malo, también lo digo. No sigo las modas, y ningún estudio de Hollywood me paga por dar opiniones positivas, ya que no soy un influencer de cine. Así son esos grandes críticos de cine, los que tienen un sueldo garantizado por hablar bien de una película.
Backrooms logra inquietarme al sumergirme en esos escenarios, en ese lugar que el protagonista encuentra dentro de la empresa donde trabaja. Un lugar que parece tener muchos rincones y recovecos, con una atmósfera predominantemente amarilla y minimalista. Una especie de laberinto infinito que se expande sin dejar claro cómo ni dónde habitan ciertas criaturas muy particulares.
Estoy seguro de que muchos, tras ver la película, se quedaron buscando alguna explicación a lo que vieron, pero no hay una respuesta clara, la película nunca la da, sobre qué es ese lugar. El cineasta seguramente tiene su propia visión de lo que es y representa, y al mismo tiempo, cada espectador puede formarse su propia idea. Para mí, es como una especie de dimensión paralela que se alimenta de los miedos de quienes logran entrar en ella. Cada nuevo piso, nivel, entorno es como una recreación de lo que yace en nuestra mente, lo más oculto, y lo que puede causarnos más miedo. Esa es mi opinión; seguro que la tuya es diferente.
El cine de terror actual, como mencioné en una entrada reciente sobre otra película del género, parece centrarse más en crear atmósferas perturbadoras, lo cual está bien, pero esas imágenes también deberían ir acompañadas de una historia sólida. Hay muchas películas así, que combinan una buena historia coherente con atmósferas que impactan al espectador. Hace poco vi otra película, del año pasado, que cumple con ambos requisitos. Hablaré de ella otro día.
Ese es mi problema con Backrooms. Me gustó la película, pero al mismo tiempo sentí que la impresión que nos deja se basa únicamente en sus imágenes; lo que realmente constituye una historia bien construida e interesante, simplemente no existe. Es más bien una sucesión de niveles dentro de ese mundo, cuyas imágenes, por supuesto, me fascinaron y plantean interrogantes, pero le falta algo más sustancial. Por eso digo que es un producto de esta generación, donde el impacto efímero de las imágenes lo es todo.
Resulta curioso que hayan elegido a dos actores aclamados y premiados por otros trabajos. Chiwetel Ejiofor es bastante conocido y cumple con su papel como Clark; su actuación no es nada del otro mundo, pero es una estrella de Hollywood. Renate Reinseve es menos conocida, pero ha recibido elogios por otros trabajos; me gustó su personaje, sobre todo cuando entra en esa dimensión desconocida.
La recomiendo; ahora les toca a ustedes decidir si la consideran una obra maestra del terror de este año o una decepción. Compartan su opinión en los comentarios.
This movie have several adaptations but three stood out and the one directed by Will Gluck, starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx releases in 2014 has got to be my favourite which is the one I'm reviewing today. Maybe I'm bias because honestly, I haven't seen the other adaptations. This one just feels perfect and okay!
It was released in 2014 and I don't know how I totally forgot I've seen the movie years ago in my teens until I downloaded last week to see it and a lot of scenes, memories and especially the songs starts coming back to me. I could almost sing along in the songs especially the first one. A clip I watched brought this movie back to me again.
Annie is a coming-of-age, musical and family drama with lots of comedy that explores the life of a little girl, Annie who grew up in a foster home under a mean foster mother. Her life changes when a business tycoon and mayoral candidate, Will Stacks makes a campaign move that required her staying with him for sometime.
The two begin to bond as she helps him grow not just in his political race but in his emotional life, he begins to see the world with more love and have growing concern for Annie. Her real (fake) parents came along the line but the plan failed and that made the two bond even deeper and decides to live as family forever with a new mum.
Annie's role in the story is so beautiful and lovable in every sense. How she speaks, her voice in singing and her calm looks got me loving her all through the story. I like how positive she remained even when she found the parents pretending to be real. Her role taught me positivity in every sense, how beautifully she welcomed the opportunities she got so randomly.
Will Stacks is also a character I had so much attention on through the story, his transformation in the story is one I'll say was well scripted. He went from hating kids, common or poor men and feeling comfortable not having any family to loving kids especially Annie and appreciating the joy in having a family, proposing to his assistant.
Other characters like Will Stacks' assistant, one called "Guy", the mean foster mother who turned good, the guy who loves the foster mother and the other kids at the foster home all played their roles beautifully to make the story nice to watch.
My best parts of the movie are the scenes with the musicals. If you love good music being sang in a story, you'll enjoy this movie. I've seen this movie for more than 5 times and all the other 4 times were just focused on the musicals. I especially love the song "The sun will come out tomorrow", "My big opportunity" and the song in the final scene. They had the best inspiring lyrics.
Maybe I'll find time to see the other adaptation but I could already concluded this would still be my favourite so maybe I won't see them anyways. The point is clear, this is a good movie and I'll highly recommend with a rating of 9.5/10 if you're in for a good family movie to see with your family that inspires love and bonding in hearts.
Bill Tench: "How do we get ahead of crazy, if we don't know how crazy thinks?
There was a time when I was not a big fan of this genre i.e. detectives in search of murderer and all kind of stuff. And of course, there are many crime shows where the killer is introduced as a monster. He has tattoos all over his body, some piercing and stuff. He looks frightening, behaves as a delinquent and enjoy trouble - mostly murders. Then, there is Mindhunter and its uncomfortable story. And the best or ugliest part is: it is based on true events, even the dialogues.
Now back to the quote, I started with. Of course, in order to understand the crazy, we have to think the way they think. And here is how crazy thinks: "Women are born with this little hole between their legs which every man on earth just wants to stick something into. And they're weaker than men, so they learn strategies. They deploy their minds and their sex, and they intuitively learn to humiliate." - Ed.
By far, we have understood the fact that the series is not about chcasing killers. It is about understanding them, and the complex nature of human beings. This was the series which made me fall in love with this genre.
Although, I do not remember everything about the show, because I watched it like back in Novermber of 2025. But I can assure you; every character nailed his or her part, Especially Edmund (played by Cameron Britton), the guy who killed his own mother, mutilated her body, and sexually exploited her body parts - even her severed head.
Investigations
In the beginning, even the normal investigations felt like some sort of horrific scene. This serial killer Ed is a big guy, the detectives were mere toy to him, if it comes to physical strength. How are they conducting interviews? They literally make the killer sit across a table, who speaks calmly, even cracks jokes and explain crimes as he is talking about an oridinary day.
And believe me, this thing is more disturbing.
Why? Because, we all are normal in our every day life. And, on this behavioral basis, we will never be able to judge someone even after the whole research.
The Series
There are two FBI agents: Bill and Ford. The series follows these two characters as they attempt to understand the psychology behind their acts, under Behavioral Science Unit. These kind of things were new at that time, so you can understand the things they had to go through.
Moving forward, most of the time, they are travelling across the countries and interviewing not-so-normal killers. I will be lying, if I say that it is good from the start. Because at first, it feels so slow. There are long conversations, then there are awkward silences, even scenes where people are just sitting in a room.
Major question was: what creates a killer? Is a person born with the instincts, shaped by childhood or damaged by society?
Realistic enough, there are no clear answers, and that is the strength of this show.
Holden Ford
He is more like a protagonist of the show. Personally, I am already biased for him. The way he thinks about things; the way he is never holding back. Like there are scenes, when he is with his girl friend, still he is discussing and thinking about the cases. Anyways that girl dumped him. And man, that scene has its own fan base. Moreover, with the passage of time, he also becomes arrogant - more like a narcissist. His confidence is both his strength and his weakness.
Bill Tench
On the other hand, this guy is reserved and witty with his dialogues. He understands human behavior way better than Holden does. But, this is why their partnership works. Because they represent two different ways of looking at people. Holden wants answers for everything; while Bill knows that some questions may remain unanswered. And remember, Bill also has a family to look after, so this guy has to balance between work and family life.
Human Behavior
Once again, it is not a supernatural monster, we are dealing with. They are people with henious thinking, absurd egos, a strange desire for control and the ability to justify their act. Even when asked: Ed claims that there are 35 more like him in just North America. Imagine a man, sitting across the table - who has done such horrific things - cracking jokes and acting like nothing strange has happened. This makes the whole scenario unnatural and unsettling.
Conclusion
In the end, Mindhunter was never about chasing killers or solving crime scenes. It is all about understanding the reason behind their doing. And how that understanding will be helpful in stopping the crime in the futre. And of course, I have skipped so many characters worth mentioning. So you better watch the show.
However, there is one important thing you all need to know: the series is a never ending expeirence. After two masterclass seasons, Mindhunter was never renewd. Netflix always enjoys doing this kind of stuff with such incredible seasons. They said it was costly and no enough recognition. Still, despite this disappointment, the journey is absolutely worth it.
Cancelling this show is the one of the biggest sin, they have done :)
Episode 4 has been the best one so far because it finally makes Cary easier to understand, a guy who at first the series paint as greedy but his motives where bigger, he knows he screw up but he is right about there was no turning point. Cary says Priscilla pushed him into taking the ten million dollars by making it sound like Lucky was next if he refused and he believed running the deal himself was the only way to keep her alive. At first I get why he did it, considering before all this he and Lucky were living this regular 9 to 5 life, no luxury, just them invole working couple but along the line something must have scare the shit out of him to accept and get the money for his mother and Wayne, yes Lucky ratting them out had to do with it too. A the time the best thing he came up with was to drugg her, left her alone and made the call on her whole life without asking her once, pretty stupid, he never trusted her with the truth, but he still wanted her to believe it all came from love. Lucky is right to say that is not how trust works as his reason explains the betrayal, it does not erase it and that is why the reunion works better than some quick sorry before they run off together. Lucky wants the money and she wants answers, but she still cannot decide if anything out of his mouth is worth believing. The episode never picks a side on that which is why his final moments actually felt sad instead of redemptive, they never had the time to decide or pick things back up.
Lucky has to sit with the fact that Cary was not the only one keeping something huge from this marriage. I like that the episode does not let her stand above him like she is the only one who got betrayed here. The flashback shows she cut a deal with Billie Rand to help take Priscilla down, she only agreed after demanding full immunity for John and Cary, but Rand arrested John anyway once he decided the guy was too involved to protect. That explains why Lucky feels used and why she keeps running back to her father now and it also means Cary spent years never knowing his own wife helped the FBI build the case against his mother, and once he gets the knews he could even probably think Lucky rat them out for the money and nothing else. Both of them made choices that changed the other persons entire life and then stayed quiet because the truth would force them to face the damage that they had no explanation for, thats the result of not thinking about the consequences if something went wrong before action, which is what makes their anger at each other feel some what reasonable and none of the them is right, makes you think if Cary drugging her and abandoning her in real danger is still worse than her keeping quiet about Rand, but it explains why he believed Priscilla so easily when she said Lucky had turned on the family. Their marriage had real love in it but also secrets that kept getting more dangerous every time one of them decided silence as protection and they only start talking straight once there is almost no time left and way more damage has been made, specially the trust they had each other.
When Cary decides not to hand Priscilla the money is the first part of his story that actually convinced me he was done obeying her, even though it comes too late to save the marriage, but then again just beacuse he said it doesnt mean its real, that is what Lucky would think at some point. He shows up planning to give her the cash, sees her laughing with Dutch like nothing is wrong and realizes he destroyed his entire life while she just kept going like always, and what matters is Cary finally seeing how much her fear and pressure have run every decision he has made for years. So he keeps the money, turns it into crypto, goes back for Lucky and later sits under a fake name assuming she will somehow track him down, by the way the crypto story is just plain stupid but lets not get into that part. Those choices prove he wanted Lucky over Priscilla but they also prove he still thought he could fix this by himself without actually talking to her, he never sends her a real explanation, he just hides and waits, which is still him controlling the situation, he is just calling it love this time instead of protection. That is probably why Lucky stays angry even once his story starts making sense because yes she finds him, but only after surviving Priscilla, Dutch, the FBI and her own father all pulling her toward the money first. Consequences, his entire plan was stupid and it shows when it back fires, bechase when he realize how stupid it was him showing up at the casino does not erase any of what he started, it proves he regretted leaving her, not that leaving her was the right call.
The long escape is fun to watch because they had chase after chase, on wheels, on foot, blending in, it felt like the episode knew how to put the foot down when it was needed and inject more action into it and it didnt feel like Lucky got out because it was convinient, in fact this time she lost someone. The FBI has the beach house surrounded, cars and a helicopter and everything, and Cary and Lucky still slip out through the garage, ditch the Bronco under an overpass and grab another car while cops are still combing the block, yeah all that convinient as the previous episodes. Lucky being sharper behind the wheel than everyone chasing her works for a while but got so slipery that made the cops look like ideots although got to give it to Lucky, she was very smart about her moves and knew how to improvise. Then again all this chase at the end felt like it took too much out of the drama of Lucky and Cary figuring out whats their next move was going to be, at some point I really thought they were going to make it. Their talk during the chase still matters because a few shots were fire between them like Cary calling out her loyalty to John and Lucky has to face how fast she still jumps to follow her fathers orders even after Rand blew up the deal that was supposed to protect him. That connects right back to Carys own problem with Priscilla, and both of them keep circling back to a parent who uses love and guilt to keep control, except Cary actually cuts Priscilla off once obeying her costs him too much, while Lucky is still out there chasing money for John. I am not sure she even realizes she is repeating the exact mistake she is angry at Cary for making, this things you only realize once the episode is over and the episode does not need a speech to make that point either, Carys one simple question about why she drops everything the second John calls says it better than anything else during the episode.
Carys death work so well for the episode because not only helps Lucky to escape but also cuts off that streak of luck she had so far where she get away with everything she wanted, there also that they never had the chance to settle things down and this is something I have been wanting from the series until now, some chaos that Lucky couldnt control. When the police close in he starts firing at their vehicles while she drives, and the police returns fire, he manage to hit their tire and the inmediate response I had was like ok here they got away but then their tire got shot too and thats when they crash, and it works great because its not a clean heroic turn, shooting at police makes everything worse and puts more people in danger. Cary finally stopped trying to ship control where or what is Lucky next move, he decides to take the risk with her right there and gives her a shot to get away even though it was pure luck too that he was the only one hurt, lets give this one to the show name, Lucky. There is the final moments where she tells him loving him was not a mistake, but that does not mean everything he did was right either, it just means the love was real even while the trust was wrecked, love is irrational. They never got the time to figure out what their marriage could have become once the truth was finally out and both explain why they did, both actions without measuring the consequences. She can understand why Cary took the money and still hate that he drugged her. Priscilla arriving just in time felt really good, just in time to see her son after the crash gives his death some extra weight because at first the one that gets hits the most is Priscilla who put him at risk at expenses of her actions, since Cary dies after finally refusing to let his mother run his life and Priscilla is left looking at exactly what her control and actions did, thats the moment when it just blow up in her face. The ending is good because there are a lot of questions open, what happen with the money? how bad is Lucky hurt? will she trust John again?, its all sad because at the end Lucky loses him right as they finally stop lying to each other.
Recently, I realized through Facebook that a new film in the famous "Jump Street" franchise, known as "Comando Especial" in Latin America, has just been announced. The duo of undercover agents and best friends became incredibly popular back in the day, creating one of the best movie duos of the 2010s, a time when comedy was everywhere and it seemed like any film in this format was destined for success. So today I want to tell you about this duo of films, which might inspire you to revisit them or help us get up to speed for the third installment of this wonderful franchise.
Recientemente, me di cuenta a través de Facebook de que se acaba de anunciar, por fortuna, una nueva película de la famosa franquicia "Jump Street" o "Comando Especial" en Latinoamérica. El dúo de agentes infiltrados y mejores amigos que se volvieron superfamosos en su momento, trayendo uno de los mejores dúos de películas por allá en la década del 2010, cuando veíamos muchísima comedia en el cine y donde parecía que cualquier película con este formato prometía éxito. Por eso hoy te quiero contar sobre este dúo de películas que quizás te motiven a verlas de nuevo o para que nos vayamos poniendo al día para la tercera entrega de esta maravillosa franquicia.
This film follows the lives of Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), a pair of misfits who, amidst a series of failures, decide to join the police force, discovering that they complement each other perfectly. Knowing they make an incredible duo, they decide to stick together, supporting each other through thick and thin, while working as undercover cops. In the first film, they use their youthful appearances to infiltrate a high school and investigate a smuggling ring operating within it. While posing as students, they deliver some of their best scenes and a deeply palpable friendship.
Esta película sigue la vida de Schmidt (Jonah Hill) y Jenko (Channing Tatum), un par de inadaptados que, entre fracasos, deciden enlistarse en la policía, descubriendo que uno completa al otro. Como ellos saben que hacen un increíble dúo, deciden estar juntos apoyándose en todo, mientras trabajan como policías encubiertos. En la primera película, estas sus apariencias juveniles para infiltrarse en una preparatoria y así seguir una red de contrabando que hay en una secundaria. Mientras se hacen pasar por estudiantes, estos nos regalan de sus mejores escenas y una amistad altamente palpable.
The second film sees the duo return with a new mission. Struggling with existential issues and doubts, they infiltrate another institution, this time a university, investigating a new drug case. While the technique remains somewhat similar, the environment differs. Although it's an educational setting, it's populated by a different kind of people, and they realize it's a more challenging environment. This film shows how their relationship has become routine, driving them apart, but, through a beautifully crafted storyline, they manage to maintain the unique friendship that defines them.
La segunda película vuelve a mostrarnos al dúo con una nueva misión. Estos, con algunos problemas existenciales y con algunas dudas, ahora vuelven a infiltrarse, pero ahora en una universidad por un nuevo caso de drogas. Lo que sigue un poco la técnica, pero se diferencia en el entorno, que, si bien es un sitio educativo, hay otro tipo de personas allí y notan que de verdad es un entorno un poco más difícil. Esta película nos muestra cómo su relación se ha vuelto rutinaria y eso los está separando, pero, obviamente, con un hermoso desarrollo de la historia, nos muestran cómo estos aún siguen adelante con aquella amistad única que los caracteriza.
I don't know if I'm the only one, but I've watched this movie so many times, like it's a cult classic. Back then, we didn't have internet at home to watch things, and going to the movies seemed limited. We had the CDs with these films, and watching them was never boring or repetitive. In fact, about a month or two ago, I watched the second movie again, and that's when I realized how much you forget, especially such epic scenes as those in these films. My favorite of all is when the truck exploded—such an absurd moment that it became a unique memory from the first time I saw it.
Yo no sé si seré la única, pero he repetido muchas veces esta película, como si fuera de culto. Anteriormente, recuerdo que en casa no había internet para ver cosas e ir al cine parecía algo limitado, y recuerdo que teníamos los CDs con estas películas y verlas jamás fue aburrido, ni se sintió repetitivo. De hecho, hace como uno o dos meses, vi la segunda película de nuevo, y así me di cuenta de que uno olvida muchas cosas, en especial escenas tan épicas como las que estas películas tienen. Mi favorita de todas es cuando el camión explotó, un momento tan absurdo que se volvió un recuerdo único desde la primera vez que la vi.
It doesn't matter that almost 15 years have passed; I consider the return of this pair epic. It will be a true pleasure to see them back on the big screen, so I'm extremely eager for them to return and surprise us again with their antics and epic performances that stay with us forever. Obviously, I hope Ice Cube returns, as it's important that he's in this film; otherwise, with high expectations, I hope they surprise us once again.
No importa que ya hayan pasado casi 15 años; el regreso de este par lo considero épico. Será un verdadero placer verlos de vuelta en la pantalla grande, por lo que espero sumamente ansiosa que lleguen de nuevo para sorprendernos con sus ocurrencias y actuaciones épicas que se quedan en nuestros recuerdos. Obviamente, espero que regrese Ice Cube, ya que es importante que su presencia vuelva en esta película; de resto, con muchas expectativas, espero que nos vuelvan a sorprender.
These movies are available on Prime Video here in Colombia, but availability may vary in your country. I hope this encourages you to rewatch these films and catch up with the best duo in contemporary comedy.
Estas películas están disponibles en Prime Video aquí en Colombia, pero en tu país podría variar. Espero esto te anime a volver a ver estas películas y ponerte al día con el mejor dúo de la comedia contemporánea.
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Hay películas que se te quedan pegadas al cuerpo no por lo que cuentan, sino por lo que remueven sin pedir permiso. Llegué a Dulce Noviembre sin más referencias que un par de fotogramas en una revista vieja. La vi en el cine, de esas veces que entras con el ánimo ligero y sales con el pecho lleno de preguntas. Charlize Theron y Keanu Reeves, bajo la dirección de Pat O’Connor, me regalaron un drama que no necesita golpes bajos para hablarte de frente sobre la vida.
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Lo que más me impresionó, y lo digo sin exagerar, fue ese deseo furioso de vivir cuando la muerte ya ha firmado su contrato. Sara, el personaje de Theron, no se presenta como una víctima. El guión evita el melodrama fácil y construye a una mujer que decide hacer de sus últimos meses un acto de amor propio y generosidad. Ella toma las riendas, elige a quién ayudar y cómo exprimir cada amanecer. Y ahí es donde la historia golpea sin hacer ruido: no es un adiós triste, es una celebración consciente de lo efímero.
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La ambientación en San Francisco envuelve la trama con esa luz neblinosa y esos barrios que parecen detenidos en otoño. La fotografía acompaña la intimidad de los personajes sin estridencias, dejando que los silencios hablen más que los diálogos. Reeves interpreta a un publicista adicto al trabajo, un hombre de corbata y prisas, que se topa con Sara y su propuesta absurda: vivir juntos un mes, sin ataduras, para que él aprenda a saborear lo que ha estado ignorando. La química entre ambos es creíble, sostenida más en miradas y gestos contenidos que en grandes declaraciones.
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¿Qué me dejó? Esa certeza extraña de que a veces las personas más llenas de vida son las que tienen los días contados. No hubo quejas. Salí del cine impresionado, con un nudo cálido en la garganta y unas ganas inmensas de abrazar a los míos, de mirar el cielo sin prisa, de agradecer el simple hecho de respirar. Le doy un 8 sobre 10, porque no busca la perfección técnica, sino que alcanza algo más difícil: instalarse en la memoria con la suavidad de un soplo.
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Valora las pequeñas cosas que pasan desapercibidas quizás después… después no existen.
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Sometimes, November tastes sweet
There are movies that stick with you not because of what they tell you, but because of what they stir up without asking permission. I came to *Sweet November* with nothing more than a couple of stills from an old magazine to go on. I saw it in the theater—one of those times when you walk in feeling lighthearted and walk out with your mind full of questions. Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves, under the direction of Pat O’Connor, gave me a drama that doesn’t need cheap tricks to speak to you head-on about life.
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What impressed me most—and I say this without exaggeration—was that fierce desire to live when death has already signed her contract. Sara, Theron’s character, isn’t portrayed as a victim. The screenplay avoids easy melodrama and portrays a woman who decides to turn her final months into an act of self-love and generosity. She takes the reins, chooses whom to help, and decides how to make the most of every dawn. And that’s where the story strikes silently: it’s not a sad farewell, but a conscious celebration of the fleeting nature of life.
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The San Francisco setting envelops the plot in that misty light and those neighborhoods that seem frozen in autumn. The cinematography subtly captures the characters’ intimacy, letting the silences speak louder than the dialogue. Reeves plays a workaholic advertising executive—a man in a suit and tie who’s always in a hurry—who stumbles upon Sara and her absurd proposal: to live together for a month, with no strings attached, so he can learn to savor what he’s been overlooking. The chemistry between them is believable, sustained more by subtle glances and gestures than by grand declarations.
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What did it leave me with? That strange certainty that sometimes the people most full of life are the ones whose days are numbered. There were no complaints. I left the theater deeply moved, with a warm lump in my throat and an overwhelming urge to hug my loved ones, to gaze at the sky without rushing, to be grateful for the simple act of breathing. I give it an 8 out of 10, because it doesn’t strive for technical perfection, but rather achieves something more difficult: settling into one’s memory with the gentleness of a breath.
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Appreciate the little things that might go unnoticed—because later… they’ll be gone.
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**Synopsis**: *When the paths of a “peculiar” university Philosophy professor (who struggles with existential crises) and a student eager for his intellectual knowledge cross, neither of them expects to experience something so intense and filled with far from pleasant surprises*.
They say love is a more complicated feeling than any other. However, I wonder whether what is truly complicated is the feeling itself or the actions set in motion by those struck by Cupid’s arrow. Here is a movie that captures these perspectives well, and although it is not particularly effective in developing its narrative, it is - *on the other hand* - provocative enough to make us reflect on everything laid out within an introspective drama. The dialogue is quick and direct... But the same can’t be said of the consequences that follow.
**Joaquin Phoenix** plays Abe Lucas, a renowned university professor who teaches Philosophy. Going through severe existential crises, he decides to move to a small (and quiet) town in the American countryside in search of a fresh start. However, his reputation as a devoted intellectual quickly catches the attention of one student in particular because of his bold teaching methods: Jill Pollard (played by **Emma Stone**). What begins as simple admiration gradually becomes more than just an academic relationship. How far will this involvement go?
Close behind them, **Parker Posey** brings Rita Richards into the picture, portraying an unfaithful professor who intends to make Abe her regular lover (or perhaps even more than that, considering how unhappy she is in her own marriage). The screenplay uses these two parallel storylines to create a rather “acidic” drama, exploring morality and ethics through the complex layers of Philosophy, while adding intriguing narrative elements that give the plot a more challenging edge. Amid a search for self-discovery and new experiences, something much darker begins to emerge.
After overhearing a random conversation in a diner, Abe and Jill begin to “rationalise” that the world would be a better place without the existence of certain people. In fact, that is true. However, how far would you be willing to go to “cleanse” society of those considered to be “weeds”? Abe becomes obsessed with committing murder, claiming to have plausible and acceptable reasons for doing so. From that point on, events become increasingly divergent, leading to a genuine “boiling over” of highly questionable emotions.
The central dilemma here is whether or not to accept a premeditated murder, highlighting a cruel act of selfishness and the consequences that such an action can certainly have (both directly and indirectly) on the lives of several people. There is room for many other discussions (the familiar “romance” between professor and student, infidelity, manipulation, psychological dilemmas, and murder; just to name a few), but it is the way Abe, Jill and Rita respond to all of this that keeps the movie standing, always maintaining its appeal.
Thinking that there is absolutely no one who is entirely innocent in this story (with the exception of Jill’s own boyfriend, who ends up being betrayed because of his almost platonic devotion to the woman he loves) leaves me with a strong dislike for a group of characters in which everyone deserved, at the very least, a “bittersweet” ending. Phoenix, who does not deliver one of his finest performances here, is highly methodical in building his character (in a way that feels uninteresting for most of the runtime)... Meanwhile, Stone is functionally charismatic, but forced.
Unexpectedly, the biggest surprise in the cast is Posey, who arrives with a character who thinks and acts “outside the box”, creating a kind of “counterpoint” within a screenplay that at times seems too “fragile” and not bold enough to deal with its own foundations. Even with limited screen time, what she does changes the course of the narrative in a definitive way. The way the screenplay turns her into a source of “comic relief” with touches of dark humour is highly effective. The chemistry among the cast is genuinely there, but everything works better in the more self-contained narrative threads.
Written and directed by **Woody Allen** (who does not deliver his best work here, but is nevertheless competent in what can still be considered a movie of solid quality, albeit an uneven one), ***Irrational Man*** does not offer a particularly complex approach (even though its philosophical elements insist on fuelling something deeper and more reflective) to the weight of its central premise. Even so, it delivers a curiously “intricate” movie at its core, culminating in a chaotic conclusion with an atmosphere that strongly recalls **Alfred Hitchcock**’s style of storytelling.
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CRÍTICA DE PELÍCULA: “Irrational Man” (2015)
**Sinopsis**: *Cuando los caminos de un “peculiar” profesor universitario de Filosofía (que sufre crisis existenciales) y una alumna ávida de su conocimiento intelectual se cruzan, ninguno de los dos esperaba vivir algo tan intenso y lleno de sorpresas nada agradables*.
Dicen que el amor es un sentimiento más complicado que cualquier otro. Sin embargo, me pregunto si lo que realmente es complicado es el sentimiento o las acciones que son desencadenadas por quien es alcanzado por la flecha de Cupido. He aquí una película que plasma bien esas perspectivas y, aunque no sea muy eficiente en la profundidad de su narrativa, resulta - *en contrapartida* - lo suficientemente provocadora como para hacernos reflexionar sobre todo lo que se pone sobre la mesa dentro de un drama introspectivo. El diálogo es rápido y directo... Pero no puede decirse lo mismo de las consecuencias que se presentan.
**Joaquin Phoenix** interpreta a Abe Lucas, un prestigioso profesor universitario que enseña Filosofía. Viviendo fuertes crisis existenciales, decidió mudarse a una pequeña (y tranquila) ciudad del interior de Estados Unidos en busca de nuevos aires. Sin embargo, su fama de intelectual empedernido llama rápidamente la atención de una alumna en particular debido a sus métodos de enseñanza audaces: Jill Pollard (interpretada por **Emma Stone**). Lo que al principio era una simple admiración acaba convirtiéndose en algo más que compromisos académicos. ¿Hasta dónde llegaría esa relación?
Siguiéndoles de cerca, **Parker Posey** incorpora a Rita Richards al tablero, interpretando a una profesora infiel que pretende convertir a Abe en su amante fijo (o incluso en algo más que eso, considerando lo infeliz que es en su propio matrimonio). El guion trabaja con estas dos líneas argumentales para crear un drama bastante “ácido”, que involucra la moral y la ética dentro de las complejas capas de la Filosofía, añadiendo elementos narrativos intrigantes que le dan a la trama un tono más desafiante. En medio de una búsqueda de autoconocimiento y nuevas experiencias, algo muy oscuro comenzará a emerger.
Después de presenciar una conversación casual en una cafetería, Abe y Jill empiezan a “racionalizar” que el mundo sería un lugar mejor sin la existencia de ciertas personas. De hecho, eso es cierto. Sin embargo, ¿hasta dónde serías capaz de llegar para “limpiar” la sociedad de quienes son considerados “malas hierbas”? Abe se obsesiona con cometer un asesinato, alegando tener razones plausibles y aceptables para hacerlo. A partir de ese momento, los acontecimientos se vuelven cada vez más divergentes, provocando una auténtica “ebullición” de sentimientos realmente cuestionables.
El punto culminante del dilema aquí es aceptar (o no) un asesinato cometido de manera premeditada, poniendo en evidencia un cruel episodio de egoísmo sobre cuáles serían las consecuencias que toda esa acción puede causar (de forma directa e indirecta) en la vida de varias personas. Hay espacio para muchas otras discusiones (el viejo “romance” entre profesor y alumna, la infidelidad, la manipulación, los dilemas psicológicos y los asesinatos; solo por mencionar algunos ejemplos), pero es la manera en que Abe, Jill y Rita reaccionan ante todo ello lo que mantiene en pie la trama de la película y la hace siempre atractiva.
Pensar que no existe absolutamente nadie completamente inocente dentro de esta historia (con la excepción del novio de la propia Jill, que termina siendo traicionado por una pasión casi platónica de su amada) hace que sienta una antipatía muy marcada hacia un grupo de personajes en el que todos merecían un desenlace, como mínimo, “agridulce”. Phoenix, que aquí no ofrece una de sus mejores interpretaciones, es muy sistemático en la construcción de su personaje (de una manera poco interesante la mayor parte del tiempo)... Mientras que Stone resulta funcionalmente carismática, pero forzada.
Inesperadamente, la gran sorpresa del reparto fue la presencia de Posey, que llega con un personaje que piensa y actúa “fuera de lo común”, creando una especie de “contrapunto” dentro de este guion (que a veces parece ser demasiado “frágil” y poco audaz para lidiar con sus propios cimientos). A pesar de tener poco tiempo en pantalla, lo que hace cambia el rumbo de la narrativa de manera definitiva. La forma en que el guion la convierte en un “alivio cómico” con toques de humor negro es muy eficiente. La química entre el reparto realmente existe, pero todo funciona mejor con narrativas más contenidas.
Escrita y dirigida por **Woody Allen** (que aquí no realiza su mejor trabajo, pero aun así demuestra competencia en lo que puede considerarse una película de sólida calidad, aunque irregular), ***Irrational Man*** no presenta un enfoque complejo (aunque los elementos filosóficos insistan en alimentar algo más intenso y reflexivo) sobre el peso de su argumento principal, pero ofrece una producción curiosamente “intrincada” en su esencia, además de una conclusión caótica con una atmósfera que recuerda mucho al estilo de **Alfred Hitchcock** para contar historias.
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CRÍTICA DE FILME: “Homem Irracional” (2015)
**Sinopse**: *Quando os caminhos de um “peculiar” professor universitário de Filosofia (que sofre com crises existenciais) e uma aluna ávida por seu conhecimento intelectual se cruzam, nenhum deles esperava viver algo tão intenso e repleto de surpresas nada agradáveis*.
Dizem que o amor é um sentimento mais complicado do que qualquer outro. No entanto, eu me pergunto se o que é mesmo complicado é o sentimento ou as ações que são desencadeadas por quem é atingido pela flecha do cupido. Eis aqui um filme que molda bem essas perspectivas, e embora não seja muito eficiente no seu aprofundamento narrativo, é - *em contrapartida* - provocante o suficiente para nos fazer refletir sobre tudo o que é colocado sobre à mesa dentro de um drama introspectivo. O diálogo é rápido e direto... Mas o mesmo não pode ser dito das consequências presentes.
**Joaquin Phoenix** interpreta Abe Lucas, um professor universitário de renome e que leciona Filosofia. Vivenciando fortes crises existenciais, ele decidiu se mudar para uma pequena (e pacata) cidade no interior dos Estados Unidos em busca de novos ares. No entanto, sua fama de intelectual inveterado rapidamente chama a atenção de uma aluna em especial por causa dos seus métodos arrojados de ensino: Jill Pollard (interpretada por **Emma Stone**). O que era apenas simples admiração, acaba se tornando então mais do que apenas compromissos acadêmicos. Até onde iria esse envolvimento?
No encalço deles, **Parker Posey** traz Rita Richards para o tabuleiro, interpretando uma professora infiel e que pretende fazer de Abe o seu amante fixo (ou até mais do que isso, considerando o quanto ela é infeliz no seu próprio casamento). O roteiro lida com essas duas linhas de frente para criar um drama um tanto quanto “ácido”, envolvendo moral e ética dentro de camadas complexas da Filosofia, acrescentando elementos narrativos instigantes que dão a trama um toque mais desafiador. Em meio a uma busca por autoconhecimento e as novas experiências, algo muito obscuro vai emergir.
Depois de presenciarem uma conversa aleatória em uma lanchonete, Abe e Jill começam a “racionalizar” que o mundo se tornaria melhor sem a existência de algumas pessoas. De fato, isso é verdade. No entanto, até onde você seria capaz de ir para “limpar” a sociedade das pessoas que são consideradas como “ervas daninhas”? Abe se torna obcecado por cometer um assassinato, alegando ter razões plausíveis e aceitáveis para fazer isso. A partir daí, os acontecimentos vão se tornando cada vez mais divergentes, fazendo com que haja uma “ebulição” de sentimentos realmente contestáveis.
O ápice do dilema aqui é aceitar (ou não) um assassinato sendo cometido de uma maneira premeditada, evidenciando um cruel episódio de egoísmo sobre quais seriam os desdobramentos que toda essa ação certamente pode causar (de maneiras diretas e indiretas) na vida de algumas pessoas. Há espaço para muitas outras discussões (o velho “romance” entre professor e aluna, infidelidade, manipulação, dilemas psicológicos e assassinatos; apena para mencionar alguns exemplos), mas é como Abe, Jill e Rita reagem a tudo isso que mantém a trama do filme de pé, e sempre sendo atrativa.
Pensar que não existe absolutamente ninguém totalmente inocente dentro dessa história (com exceção do namorado da própria Jill, que acaba sendo traído por uma paixão quase platônica pela sua amada) me faz ter uma antipatia muito acentuada por um grupo de personagens onde todo mundo merecia ter um desfecho no mínimo “agridoce”. Phoenix, que não entrega uma de suas melhores performances aqui, é muito sistemático na construção do seu personagem (de uma maneira desinteressante na maior parte do tempo)... Enquanto Stone, é funcionalmente carismática, mas forçada.
Inesperadamente, a grande surpresa no elenco foi a presença da Posey, que chega com uma personagem que pensa e age “fora da caixa”, criando uma espécie de “contraponto” dentro desse roteiro (que às vezes parece ser “frágil” demais e pouco ousado para lidar com os seus próprios alicerces). Mesmo tendo pouco tempo tela, o que ela faz muda o jogo da narrativa de um jeito definitivo. O modo como o roteiro faz ela ser um “alívio cômico” com pitadas de humor negro é muito eficiente. A química no elenco realmente existe, mas tudo funciona melhor com narrativas mais encapsuladas.
Escrito e dirigido por **Woody Allen** (que aqui não faz o seu melhor trabalho, mas ainda sim, é competente no que pode ser considerado como um filme de qualidade robusta, ainda que oscilante), Homem Irracional não traz uma abordagem complexa (ainda que os elementos filosóficos insistam em alimentar algo mais intenso e reflexivo) sobre o peso do que carrega como argumento principal, mas entrega uma produção curiosamente “intricada” na sua essência, e que ainda faz uso de uma conclusão caótica com uma atmosfera que lembra muito o estilo de **Alfred Hitchcock** de contar histórias.
Saludos, en esta oportunidad les comparto la reseña sobre la película Hasta el último hombre al leer este nombre podría sonar aburrido o poco interesante, pero la verdad son 2 horas que valen la pena, esta película basada en hechos reales, publicada en el año 2016 y dirigida por Mel Gibson. La película narra los hechos de la Batalla de Okinawa en la segunda guerra mundial año 1971.
Greetings! Today I am sharing a review of the movie Hacksaw Ridge. The title might sound a bit dull or uninteresting, but it is truly two hours well spent. Released in 2016 and directed by Mel Gibson, this film is based on true events. It depicts the events of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
Desmond Doss es un joven adventista, que desde pequeño ha mantenido sus valores éticos y morales, es tímido, reservado y encuentra el amor junto a una enfermera que conoce en el hospital mientras llevaba a un herido. Pero no todo podía ser felicidad, el decide inscribirse en el ejército para ejercer su función como médico y ayudar a los heridos mientras se encuentran en la guerra. Su padre le advirtió que no sería fácil y que posiblemente no sobreviviría.
Desmond Doss is a young Adventist who has upheld his ethical and moral values since childhood; he is shy and reserved, and finds love with a nurse he meets at the hospital while bringing in an injured person. However, it could not all be happiness; he decides to enlist in the army to serve as a medic and help the wounded during the war. His father warned him that it would not be easy and that he might not survive.
En el campamento pasa por muchas situaciones que me decepcionaron ya que muchos de los soldados, sargentos, y capitán lo señalaron como débil, no se debería hacer juicios de una persona por simplemente su apariencia física. Sumándole que desde el primer momento se negó totalmente a utilizar y disparar el armamento, situación que generó disgusto ya que para ellos él estaba desobedeciendo las órdenes. Pero siempre se mantuvo firme a sus principios y su religión que no le permitía matar.
At the camp, he went through many disappointing situations, as many of the soldiers, sergeants, and the captain labeled him as weak. One shouldn't judge a person based solely on their physical appearance. Furthermore, from the very beginning, he completely refused to use or fire any weapons, a situation that generated displeasure since they perceived him as disobeying orders. But he always remained true to his principles and his religion, which forbade him from killing.
Durante la película de pueden ver escenas sangrientas, no hay tiempo de nada, sobreviven los que pueden, Desmond contribuyó como médico salvando a varios de sus compañeros, llevó su biblia con él y pidió a Dios que mostrara el camino para salvar uno más. Esta película nos muestra que muchas veces podemos equivocarnos al señalar a una persona haciéndolo menos ya sea por su religión, apariencia, si tienen la oportunidad de verla háganlo, una de las mejores películas que he visto, es conmovedora. Gracias a Desmond muchos de sus compañeros pudieron salvarse, nuevamente una mezcla de ciencia, fé y fuerza.
Throughout the film, you'll see bloody scenes; there's no time for anything. Only those who can survive are spared. Desmond contributed as a medic, saving several of his comrades. He carried his Bible with him and prayed to God to show him the way to save one more. This film shows us that we can often be wrong to judge someone, diminishing them because of their religion or appearance. If you have the chance to see it, do so; it's one of the best films I've ever seen—it's deeply moving. Thanks to Desmond, many of his comrades were able to survive, once again a blend of science, faith, and strength.
Buenas, buenas, comunidad de Scrobble.life. Hoy les traigo esta película súper divertida, pero también llena de sangre, peleas y muchas groserías.
No suelo ver mucho este tipo de películas, pero esta me llamó la atención porque aparecen buenos actores y, además, sus protagonistas son personas comunes que deciden convertirse en superhéroes, aunque no tengan poderes especiales ni grandes recursos para defender a los demás.
¡Comencemos!
RESUMEN
Todo empieza con Dave Lizewski, un adolescente común y fanático de los cómics de superhéroes. Aburrido de su vida cotidiana, se pregunta por qué nadie intenta convertirse en un héroe de verdad, así que decide comprar un traje por internet y comenzar a patrullar las calles.
Sin embargo, rápidamente descubre que la vida de un superhéroe no es como en los cómics y, durante su primer intento de enfrentarse a unos delincuentes, termina gravemente herido y en el hospital.
A pesar de esto, Dave no se rinde. En otra ocasión intenta defender a un joven que estaba siendo golpeado por un grupo de chicos. Alguien graba la pelea y publica el video en internet, convirtiéndolo en un fenómeno viral. Así nace Kick-Ass, un nuevo supuesto superhéroe que comienza a ganar popularidad.
Pero Dave no es el único que lucha contra el crimen. En la ciudad también están Big Daddy y Hit-Girl, un padre y su hija que combaten a los delincuentes de una manera mucho más violenta. Mientras tanto, Frank D'Amico, un poderoso jefe de la mafia, intenta descubrir quién está atacando a sus hombres.
Su hijo Chris decide convertirse en Red Mist para acercarse a Kick-Ass y descubrir su verdadera identidad. Después de ganarse su confianza, intenta utilizarlo para encontrar a Big Daddy y Hit-Girl, quienes son los verdaderos responsables de los ataques contra la organización de su padre.
Finalmente, Big Daddy y Kick-Ass caen en una trampa y son capturados por los hombres de Frank. Mientras ambos son torturados, Hit-Girl aparece para rescatar a su padre y comienza una impresionante pelea contra los criminales. Sin embargo, Big Daddy queda gravemente herido y termina muriendo.
Después de perder a su padre, Hit-Girl decide vengarse de Frank D'Amico. Junto con Kick-Ass, prepara un plan para entrar en el edificio de la mafia y enfrentarse a todos sus hombres. Allí comienzan una serie de peleas llenas de acción y violencia.
Finalmente, Kick-Ass y Hit-Girl consiguen llegar hasta Frank y Chris. Kick-Ass utiliza un jetpack y una bazuca para acabar con Frank, mientras que Chris logra sobrevivir.
Después de todo lo ocurrido, Dave y Mindy finalmente conocen sus verdaderas identidades y se convierten en amigos. La organización criminal de Frank queda destruida, pero Chris, ahora convertido en el nuevo líder de la mafia, promete vengarse de Kick-Ass.
Fuente
Así termina esta primera historia, dejando claro que convertirse en un superhéroe no es tan sencillo como ponerse un traje, especialmente cuando no tienes superpoderes y tus enemigos son criminales de verdad.
TRÁILER OFICIAL
OPINIÓN PERSONAL
Realmente es una película súper emocionante, con bastantes peleas, sangre y groserías.
Se las aconsejo si les gustan este tipo de películas de acción mezcladas con comedia. Eso sí, tiene bastantes imágenes fuertes y escenas violentas, así que deben tenerlo en cuenta. Además, está basada en el cómic del mismo nombre.
Algo que me gusta de la película es que hace referencia a los héroes de DC y a los cómics de superhéroes en general. Sin embargo, Kick-Ass fue publicado por Marvel Comics, aunque no pertenece al Universo Marvel. La historia tiene su propio universo y sus personajes.
En fin, algo que llama mucho la atención es que los héroes de esta película no tienen superpoderes. Son personas comunes que decidieron convertirse en superhéroes para defender una causa.
Fuente
Por ejemplo, Big Daddy era un ex policía que, después de vivir situaciones de injusticia y perder a su familia, decidió combatir el crimen por su cuenta. Él creía que, si la justicia no podía hacer nada, entonces debía hacerlo él mismo.
En el caso de Kick-Ass, si bien al principio empezó todo porque estaba aburrido con su vida y quería experimentar algo diferente, poco a poco terminó encontrando un verdadero sentido en proteger a los demás.
Ambos trabajaron desde sus posibilidades, ejercitándose, practicando y aprendiendo para convertirse en mejores héroes. Sin embargo, cada uno tomó caminos muy diferentes para conseguirlo.
Otra cosa que me llamó mucho la atención es la relación entre Big Daddy y Hit-Girl. Damon entrenó a Mindy desde que era muy pequeña para pelear y utilizar armas. Uno de los amigos policías de su padre incluso le dice que él le robó su infancia, y creo que, en cierta forma, tiene razón.
Fuente
Mindy no creció como una niña normal. Desde pequeña estuvo expuesta a situaciones extremadamente violentas y tuvo que enfrentarse a cosas que incluso muchos adultos no podrían soportar. Por eso también tuvo que madurar demasiado rápido.
Creo que su padre veía todo esto como un mal necesario y pensaba que lo hacía por un bien mayor. Sin embargo, aunque quería protegerla y vengar a su familia, también terminó convirtiendo su infancia en algo completamente diferente.
Afortunadamente, después de la muerte de su padre, Mindy no quedó completamente sola. Dave se convirtió en su amigo y, además, ella quedó bajo el cuidado del antiguo compañero de policía de su padre.
Fuente
Ahora hablando de Dave, algo que suele pasar con los superhéroes es que antes de convertirse en héroes eran personas comunes, poco populares y sin muchas cosas interesantes en su vida. Cuando se ponen el traje, todo cambia y comienzan a llamar la atención.
A pesar de que Dave empezó todo esto buscando un poco de emoción en su vida, terminó descubriendo que podía utilizar sus acciones para ayudar a otras personas. Y vaya que tuvo que pagar un precio bastante alto: recibió muchísimos golpes, terminó en el hospital y puso su vida en peligro varias veces.
Pero, aun así, no se dejó intimidar y continuó luchando.
Por último, hablando de Chris, creo que es un personaje bastante interesante porque, aunque al principio solo quería ayudar a su padre y demostrarle que podía ser útil, terminó causando muchos más problemas.
Chris era un chico bastante mimado y presumido, y su deseo de demostrarle algo a su padre lo llevó a tomar decisiones muy malas. Por su culpa, Big Daddy terminó muriendo y la situación se volvió todavía más peligrosa.
Fuente
Entiendo que quisiera agradarle a su padre y formar parte de su mundo, pero creo que le faltó mucha más inteligencia para comprender las consecuencias de sus actos.
Bueno, esta vez traté de resumir un poco más la película porque creo que es mejor que ustedes la vean a detalle. Hay muchas escenas y situaciones que no incluí para que se animen a verla por ustedes mismos.
Así que recomiendo verla con amigos y, definitivamente, mejor sin niños, porque tiene bastantes escenas violentas, sangre y contenido para adultos.
Espero que les haya gustado y nos vemos en otro post.
ENGLISH VERSION
Kick-Ass (2010): Heroes, Blood, and Lots of Swearing | [ESP/ENG]
Hey there, Scrobble.life community. Today I’m bringing you this super-fun movie, but it’s also full of blood, fights, and lots of swearing.
I don’t usually watch many movies like this, but this one caught my attention because it features great actors, and the main characters are ordinary people who decide to become superheroes—even though they don’t have special powers or vast resources to defend others.
Let’s get started!
SYNOPSIS
It all starts with Dave Lizewski, an ordinary teenager and a huge fan of superhero comics. Bored with his everyday life, he wonders why no one tries to become a real hero, so he decides to buy a costume online and start patrolling the streets. However, he quickly discovers that the life of a superhero isn’t like it is in the comics, and during his first attempt to take on some criminals, he ends up seriously injured and in the hospital.
Despite this, Dave doesn’t give up. On another occasion, he tries to defend a young man who was being beaten up by a group of kids. Someone films the fight and posts the video online, turning it into a viral sensation. Thus, Kick-Ass is born—a new so-called superhero who begins to gain popularity.
But Dave isn't the only one fighting crime. The city is also home to Big Daddy and Hit-Girl, a father and daughter who take on criminals in a much more violent way. Meanwhile, Frank D'Amico, a powerful mob boss, tries to find out who is attacking his men.
His son Chris decides to become Red Mist to get close to Kick-Ass and uncover his true identity. After gaining his trust, he tries to use him to find Big Daddy and Hit-Girl, who are the ones truly responsible for the attacks on his father’s organization.
Eventually, Big Daddy and Kick-Ass fall into a trap and are captured by Frank’s men. While both are being tortured, Hit-Girl shows up to rescue her father and begins an impressive fight against the criminals. However, Big Daddy is seriously injured and eventually dies.
After losing her father, Hit-Girl decides to take revenge on Frank D’Amico. Together with Kick-Ass, she devises a plan to break into the mafia’s building and take on all of his men. There, they engage in a series of action-packed, violent fights.
Finally, Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl manage to reach Frank and Chris. Kick-Ass uses a jetpack and a bazooka to take down Frank, while Chris manages to survive.
After everything that happened, Dave and Mindy finally learn each other’s true identities and become friends. Frank’s criminal organization is destroyed, but Chris, now the new leader of the mafia, vows to take revenge on Kick-Ass.
That’s how this first story ends, making it clear that becoming a superhero isn’t as simple as putting on a costume—especially when you don’t have superpowers and your enemies are real criminals.
OFFICIAL TRAILER
PERSONAL OPINION
It really is a super-exciting movie, with plenty of fights, blood, and profanity.
I recommend it if you like this kind of action movie mixed with comedy. That said, it does have quite a few graphic images and violent scenes, so keep that in mind. It’s also based on the comic book of the same name.
One thing I like about the movie is that it references DC heroes and superhero comics in general. However, Kick-Ass was published by Marvel Comics, even though it isn’t part of the Marvel Universe. The story has its own universe and its own characters.
Anyway, one thing that really stands out is that the heroes in this movie don’t have superpowers. They’re ordinary people who decided to become superheroes to defend a cause.
For example, Big Daddy was a former police officer who, after experiencing injustice and losing his family, decided to fight crime on his own. He believed that if the justice system couldn't do anything, then he had to do it himself.
In Kick-Ass’s case, although it all started because he was bored with his life and wanted to try something different, he gradually came to find true meaning in protecting others.
Both did the best they could, training, practicing, and learning to become better heroes. However, each took very different paths to achieve this.
Another thing that really caught my attention is the relationship between Big Daddy and Hit-Girl. Damon trained Mindy from a very young age to fight and use weapons. One of her father’s police friends even tells him that he robbed her of her childhood, and I think, in a way, he’s right.
Mindy didn’t grow up like a normal girl. From a young age, she was exposed to extremely violent situations and had to face things that even many adults couldn’t handle. That’s also why she had to grow up way too fast.
I think her father saw all of this as a necessary evil and believed he was doing it for the greater good. However, even though he wanted to protect her and avenge her family, he also ended up turning her childhood into something completely different.
Fortunately, after her father’s death, Mindy wasn’t left completely alone. Dave became her friend, and she was also taken in by her father’s former police partner.
Speaking of Dave, something that often happens with superheroes is that before they became heroes, they were ordinary people—not very popular and without much of interest in their lives. When they put on the costume, everything changes, and they start to attract attention.
Even though Dave started all this looking for a little excitement in his life, he ended up discovering that he could use his actions to help other people. And boy, did he pay a high price: he took a lot of hits, ended up in the hospital, and put his life in danger several times.
But even so, he didn’t let himself be intimidated and kept fighting.
Finally, speaking of Chris, I think he’s a pretty interesting character because, although at first he just wanted to help his father and prove to him that he could be useful, he ended up causing a lot more problems.
Chris was a pretty spoiled and cocky kid, and his desire to prove something to his father led him to make some very bad decisions. Because of him, Big Daddy ended up dying, and the situation became even more dangerous.
I understand that he wanted to please his father and be a part of his world, but I think he lacked the intelligence to understand the consequences of his actions.
Well, this time I tried to summarize the movie a little more briefly because I think it’s better for you to watch it in detail. There are many scenes and situations I didn’t include so that you’ll be inspired to watch it for yourselves.
So I recommend watching it with friends—and definitely without kids—because it has quite a few violent scenes, blood, and adult content.
I hope you enjoyed it, and I’ll see you in another post.
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Fotograma tomado de IMDB / Still image taken from IMDb
