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Would you watch a movie with a 4.2/10 rating?
Well, I did and I also enjoyed it. Why?
Let me tell you about last night!
I was not sure what I was looking for. I was not sleepy, so I would also watch a series if it would catch my eye. Then I saw this title, I saw that the main character was an author, and decided to go for it!
Movie Name: Brazen
(Brazen stands for Bold and shameless, without embarrassment or hesitation.)
Its genre:
Suspense Mystery, Whodunnit (i did not know what it was, but check out below for the response), Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
WTF is a Whodunnit?? and please tell me if I was the only one who did not know what this was
A “whodunnit” (also spelled whodunit) is a type of mystery story — usually a murder mystery — where the main question is:
👉 “Who did it?”
In a whodunnit, the audience follows along as detectives or investigators gather clues, question suspects, and slowly piece together the truth. The suspense comes from trying to guess the culprit before the big reveal at the end.
🕵️ Examples of classic whodunnits include the Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (classic one, I ve read the book!)
Back to the review
Story:
The movie is based on the novel Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts.
Alyssa Milano's name in the movie is Grace, a successful crime novelist and crime expert who returns home shortly before her sister dies suddenly.
After the initial shock, Grace becomes personally involved in the investigation using her own experience & insticts from writing crime fiction to help uncover the truth.
As the story unfolds, Grace discovers that her sister had a secret double life as an online performer, which adds a layer of mystery and danger to the case.
I think it is not a bit budget film, also Alissa is the only truly “famous” face in the film. However I am happy that I decided to give it a chance.
(How many of you had watched Bewitched series?)
The film mixes mystery, drama, and light suspense in a way that makes it an easy evening watch.
To my surprise, Brazen turned out to be a nice movie with a decent flow. Yes, there are a few logical gaps here and there, but that was ok for me, as my expectations were initially low. Some of the secondary roles feel flat or indifferent in their acting, but overall, it didn’t bother me too much.
For me, Brazen was an easy-to-watch movie with just enough mystery to keep me interested for the night. It’s not groundbreaking or unforgettable, but if you’re in the mood for something light and suspenseful, you will spend an easy hour and a half :)
It has a 4.2 rating in imdb, but I would be more generous and make it a round 5!
Well, I hope that this review was helpful, at least that you learnt something new (what whodunnit is, hahha)
If you are wondering, this is pronounced “hoo-DUN-it" and as I understand Who-done-it :)
This month, I was quite excited to watch a movie by Kiano Reeves because it is a light-hearted fantasy comedy, different from Reeves' other movies. The movie is named Good Fortune, in which we mainly see three people. It is primarily the story of three individuals: Seth Rogin, Aziz Ansari, and Kiano Reeves. Here, Kiano Reeves plays an angel who helps people. He saves them from dying. For example, if someone is driving a car and getting distracted, he comes and warns them.
Aziz Ansari’s character is a struggling person. He came to America in search of the American dream, thinking he would come here and earn a lot of money. But now he is doing multiple jobs to manage his expenses. His father thinks he is doing quite well here. On the other hand, Seth Rogin’s character is the owner of a very wealthy company. Seeing his life, Aziz Ansari feels very depressed. He wishes he had such a life.
One day, Aziz Ansari’s character, who is a poor and completely helpless person, becomes so desperate that even his car, in which he used to sleep, is taken away. There, Kiano Reeves feels that this is a lost soul and he should help him. After that, he swaps Aziz Ansari’s life with Seth Rogin’s life, who is a rich person. Now the poor person becomes rich, and the rich person becomes poor.
What happens next, you have to see in the movie. The movie is engaging from the start. As soon as it begins, it hooks you. Perhaps the reason is that it has Kiano Reeves, which keeps our expectations high. But that expectation is fulfilled. The movie doesn’t feel boring at any point from start to finish. The movie is kept short. Its pace is fast. Everything that happens in the movie, in my opinion, is just right. I didn’t find any unnecessary parts in the movie.
I wouldn’t call this movie extraordinary or groundbreaking, but still, it is a very good light-hearted movie. If you want to watch a light-hearted fantasy movie, the performances of the three main characters in this movie were very appealing to me. The chemistry between Seth Rogin, Aziz Ansari, and Kiano Reeves is also fantastic. The special thing is that Aziz Ansari is in the main lead in this movie. He has written the movie and directed it as well. His direction felt quite impressive to me.
The movie’s production is also quite good. Although it didn’t require much production value. Despite being a fantasy movie, you don’t get to see any magical world or magic in it. With minimal or no heavy VFX, they have made a very good movie.
My final verdict for this movie is that you can watch it with the whole family. But unfortunately, this movie is not yet available in Hindi. However, after some time, it will definitely be available in the Hindi language on Prime Videos or Netflix, most likely on Prime Videos. I would rate this movie 7.5/10 because I found it quite good.
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing great. This time I want to share a new review with you. I want to talk a little about the series: "When They See Us" by Ava DuVernay on Netflix and... ugh, what can I say! Speechless... I know, I know, I'm probably the last person on the planet to watch it, but you kind of need to catch your breath for something so powerful. I'm still trying to digest it all. I had to come and tell you all about it... Have you seen it yet? What did you think? Because I'm still in shock, for those who are a bit lost, it's a Netflix miniseries, it's four chapters, and it tells the true, super raw story of five guys – African American and Latino – who were unjustly blamed for a horrible rape they didn't commit, back in Central Park, around 1989... you probably know them as "The Central Park Five", look, even if you more or less know what it's about, this series hits you, shakes you up and shows you the most human and painful side of the whole thing. Let's see, first things first: a HUGE round of applause for Ava DuVernay, she's really in her element here, but seriously, she has a special gift for these true stories, to show you humanity and injustice with a clarity and a force that wow!
It really feels like she's back with everything, reminding us why she's one of the most important directors right now... she didn't just direct it, she brought this tragedy to life! It made it feel close, as if it were happening to you... what about the technical side? Brutal! Seriously, from the first chapter, the photography is beautiful. I know it sounds weird to praise that with such a dense subject, but how it's filmed is KEY to the story reaching you the way it does... the colors are saturated, especially the blues, and that gives it a very particular vibe, a very particular atmosphere. And the camera, those long takes, how it follows the characters, especially at the beginning, before everything goes to hell... you feel right there, right next to them. It doesn't just look pretty, it's telling you the story with images! The lighting, the script that flows like water, even when it's breaking your heart... everything, EVERYTHING comes together to hook you and not let go.
Hola a todos, espero que estén super bien, en está ocasión les quiero compartir una nueva reseña, les quiero hablar un poco de la serie: "When They See Us" de Ava DuVernay en Netflix y… uff, ¡qué les digo! Sin palabras.. sé, ya sé, seguro soy el último del planeta en verla, ¡pero es que uno necesita como que agarrar aire para algo tan fuerte, todavía estoy tratando de digerir todo, tenía que venir a chismearles todo.. ustedes ya la vieron? ¿Qué les pareció de entrada? Porque yo sigo en shock, para los que andan medio perdidos, es una miniserie de Netflix, son cuatro capítulos, y te cuenta la historia real, súper cruda, de cinco tipos –afroamericanos y latinos– a los que culparon injustamente de una violación horrible que no cometieron, allá en Central Park, por 1989.. seguro los conocen como "Los Cinco de Central Park", miren, aunque uno más o menos sepa de qué va la cosa, esta serie te pega, te sacude y te muestra lo más humano y doloroso de todo el asunto. A ver, primero lo primero: un aplauso GIGANTE para Ava DuVernay, aquí sí está en su salsa, pero en serio, tiene un don especial para estas historias reales, para mostrarte la humanidad y la injusticia con una claridad y una fuerza que ¡wow!
De verdad que se siente como que volvió con todo, recordándonos por qué es una de las directoras más importantes de ahorita.. no solo la dirigió, ¡le dio vida a esta tragedia! Hizo que se sintieracercana, como si te estuviera pasando a ti.. qué me dicen de lo técnico? ¡Brutal! En serio, desde el primer capítulo, la fotografía es una belleza, ya sé que suena raro echarle flores a eso con un tema tan denso, pero cómo está filmada es CLAVE para que la historia te llegue como te llega.. los colores están saturados, especialmente los azules, y eso le da una onda, una atmósfera bien particular. Y la cámara, esas tomas largas, cómo sigue a los personajes, sobre todo al principio, antes de que todo se vaya al carajo... te sientes ahí, pegadito a ellos, no es solo que se vea bonito, ¡es que te está contando la historia con imágenes! La luz, el guion que va como agüita, aunque te esté partiendo el alma... todo, TODO se junta para engancharte y no soltarte.
And then, the performances, brutal, seriously, from every angle you look at it... look, every actor, from the kids who play the guys when they were younger, to the more experienced ones like John Leguizamo –who, watch out!, is really hot here–, all of them, EVERYONE, gives you something really special, you believe everything they say, you feel with them, you suffer with them... the kids, the ones who play them when they were practically children, no, well! What a level! They take on a lot of the emotional weight of the series, and they do it with such naturalness... wow, it seems like they're not acting, you know? As if it were really happening... but wait, because I have to talk to you about Jharrel Jerome, the one who plays Korey Wise. Phew! That guy is in ANOTHER LEAGUE. He's the only one who plays his character as a kid and as an adult, and the change is impeccable, but it lets you see very clearly all those years that were lost, his gaze! His gaze, people!
It pierces the screen, it’s not just impressive, it reaches your soul, it breaks you... you see in his eyes the hope, the confusion, all the trauma and that desire to move forward, all fighting inside there... I was left with my mouth open with the way he acts, he is the one who carries a large part of the emotional impact of the series later on, without a doubt! And something that the series does wonderfully is that it shows you the human side, not only of the kids, but of their families... it shows you these normal people, these kids being kids, living their lives in Harlem, getting into the typical messes of their age, and suddenly, BAM! This horrible nightmare grabs them, this thing so out of the ordinary... you see their homes, how they get along with each other, their dreams, no matter how small they were, right before everything went to hell, it’s no longer just a news story you read somewhere; They are Antron, Kevin, Yusef, Raymond and Korey, and their moms, their dads, their brothers, that makes the injustice hit you harder, that makes you even more angry, do you understand?
Y luego, las actuaciones, brutales, en serio, por donde le veas.. miren, cada actor, desde los chicos que hacen de los tipos cuando eran más jóvenes, hasta los ya más colmilludos como John Leguizamo –que, ¡ojo!, se la súper rifa aquí–, todos, TODOS, te dan algo bien especial, les crees todo, sientes con ellos, sufres con ellos.. los chicos, los que hacen de ellos cuando eran prácticamente unos niños, ¡no, bueno! ¡Qué nivel! Se echan encima un montón del peso emocional de la serie, y lo hacen con una naturalidad... wow, parece que no están actuando, ¿saben? Como si de verdad estuviera pasando.. pero espérense, porque tengo que hablarles de Jharrel Jerome, el que hace de Korey Wise. ¡Uff! Ese chavo está en OTRA LIGA. Es el único que hace de su personaje de chavo y de adulto, y el cambio es impecable, pero te deja ver clarísimo todos esos años que se perdieron, su mirada! ¡Su mirada, gente!
Te traspasa la pantalla, no es solo que sea impresionante, es que te llega al alma, te rompe.. le ves en los ojos la esperanza, la confusión, todo el trauma y esas ganas de seguir adelante, todo peleando ahí dentro.. yo me quedé con la boca abierta con cómo actúa, él es el que carga gran parte del golpe emocional de la serie más adelante, ¡sin duda! Y algo que la serie hace de maravilla es que te muestra el lado humano, no solo de los chicos, sino de sus familias.. te enseña a esta gente normal, a estos niños siendo niños, viviendo su vida en Harlem, metiéndose en los líos típicos de la edad, y de repente, ¡PUM! Los agarra esta pesadilla horrible, esta cosa tan fuera de lo común.. ves sus casas, cómo se llevan entre ellos, sus sueños, por chiquitos que fueran, justo antes de que todo se fuera al diablo, ya no es solo una noticia que leíste por ahí; son Antron, Kevin, Yusef, Raymond y Korey, y sus mamás, sus papás, sus hermanos, eso hace que la injusticia te pegue más duro, que te indigne mucho más, ¿me explico?
And look, I’m going to be really honest with you: this series hits you, but it hits you HARD.. it’s one of those that leaves you with a lump in your throat, you more or less knew how it would end, most of us already do, but even so, I was biting my nails during the interrogations, during the trial! I felt a sense of anguish in my stomach, a mixture of sadness and anger, it moves you so much because you really get involved with these kids, with their lives, that tells you how well done the series is, that even if you already know the ending, you can feel the tension, you could cut it with a knife!, and every emotional blow hurts a lot.. it doesn’t beat around the bush to show you how twisted the justice system is.
It throws in your face how it's designed, how it can grab innocent people, especially if they're African-American or Latino guys, and just rip their lives apart, spit them out. It's a raw, unfiltered look at the disaster that is mass incarceration, not just for those inside, but for their families and entire communities... it makes you question everything, and that's how it should be! I'm not preaching at you, not at all, but the critique it makes is incredibly powerful. It's showing you a true story, and the pure truth is already a very powerful indictment. The series also goes all in on the complex issues that families face.
The huge amount of money that goes into trying to maintain contact with loved ones who are locked up: the calls, the prison store, the trips to see them. It shows you the resentment that can build up, the tension in relationships, the guilt, the feeling that you can't do anything about it. It paints the reality of these family relationships, with all their nuances, in an incredible way. It's not just about the guys in prison; It's like a shock wave that damages everything in its path... you see the different ways each family handles the blow, or how they struggle to get ahead, and none of it is easy, not at all!
Y miren, les voy a ser bien honesto: esta serie te pega, pero te pega DURO.. es de esas que te dejan con un nudo en la garganta, uno ya sabía más o menos en qué acababa la cosa, la mayoría ya nos la sabemos, pero aun así, yo estaba comiéndome las uñas durante los interrogatorios, durante el juicio! Sentí una angustia aquí en la panza, una mezcla de tristeza y coraje, es que te mueve tanto porque de verdad te metes con estos chavos, con sus vidas, eso te dice lo bien hecha que está la serie, que aunque ya te sepas el final, la tensión se siente, ¡se puede cortar con un cuchillo!, y cada golpe emocional te duele un montón.. no se anda con rodeos para mostrarte lo torcido que está el sistema de justicia.
Te avienta a la cara cómo está diseñado, cómo puede agarrar a gente inocente, especialmente si son tipos afroamericanos o latinos, y simplemente destrozarles la vida, escupirlos, es un vistazo crudo, sin filtros, al desastre que es el encarcelamiento masivo, y no solo para los que están adentro, sino para sus familias y para comunidades enteras.. te hace cuestionarte todo, ¡y así tiene que ser! No es que te esté dando un sermón, para nada, pero la crítica que hace es poderosísima, te está mostrando una historia real, y la pura verdad ya es una denuncia bien fuerte, la serie también le entra con todo a los problemas tan complejos que viven las familias.
El dineral que se va en tratar de mantener el contacto con los seres queridos que están encerrados: las llamadas, la tiendita de la cárcel, los viajes para verlos. Te muestra el resentimiento que se puede ir acumulando, la tensión en las relaciones, la culpa, el sentir que no puedes hacer nada, pinta la realidad de estas relaciones familiares, con todos sus matices, de una forma increíble, no se trata solo de los tipos en prisión; es como una onda expansiva que va dañando todo a su paso.. ves las diferentes maneras en que cada familia aguanta el golpe, o cómo le luchan para salir adelante, y nada de eso es fácil, ¡para nada!
Now, I’m not going to lie to you, okay?: this is not an easy series, not even one to watch just to relax… it’s not one of those you put on to disconnect after a hard day, it’s dense… it tires you out, it leaves you exhausted. But, I think it’s one of those that YOU HAVE to see, that it’s extremely important to see… it’s one of those stories that touches you to the core, that immerses you fully in what the characters go through, in a way that an article or a documentary summary simply can’t, it stays with you, long after the credits roll… I was thinking about it for days, going over the scenes in my head, feeling that little ache, the fourth episode, the one that focuses mostly on Korey Wise… hold on, because ugh!
It’s especially powerful and moves a lot of things inside you… learning more about his story, how he wasn’t even with the group that night, but went to support a friend, and the fact that he seemed to have trouble learning, that he was tried as an adult at 16 and ended up spending more time in the worst conditions… it’s a tragedy on another level, really… Jharrel Jerome’s performance here is… no, well, it destroys you with how brilliant it is. That episode alone is a journey that squeezes your heart… when I started watching it, I was already expecting to feel anger, sadness. But I don’t think I was prepared for how DEEPLY the injustice was going to make me feel, just like it was happening to me… it’s one thing to know the numbers or the headlines, but it’s another to see their faces, hear their voices, and witness these kids and their families’ lives being destroyed in such detail, so up close… it was way beyond what I expected in terms of how deeply it hits you emotionally, how raw and honest it is, without any holds barred.
So if I had to give it a rating, this is a 9/10 from me, it’s not a “fun” show to watch, I mean, it’s not something I would just turn on again to pass the time like some other shows I like to unwind. But in terms of impact, how meaningful it is, how it’s crafted, and the acting, it’s damn near perfect! And that's precisely why it's not "fun," because it's doing its job really well: it's designed to shake you up, to make you uncomfortable, to make you think... and it succeeds, in every way! And well, tell me if you've seen it; we'll see the worst in the next reviews. Take care!
Ahora, no les voy a mentir, ¿eh?: esta no es una serie fácil, ni para verla así de relax.. no es de esas que pones para desconectarte después de un día pesado, es densa.. te cansa, te deja agotado. Pero, creo que es de esas que HAY que ver, que es importantísimo verla.. es de esas historias que te llegan hasta las entrañas, que te meten de lleno en lo que viven los personajes, de una forma que un artículo o un resumen de documental pues nomás no pueden, se te queda grabada, mucho después de que acaban los créditos.. estuve pensando en ella por días, dándole vueltas a las escenas en la cabeza, sintiendo ese dolorcito, el cuarto capítulo, el que se enfoca más que nada en Korey Wise… ¡agárrense, porque uff!
Es especialmente fuerte y te mueve un montón de cosas por dentro.. saber más de su historia, de cómo él ni siquiera andaba con el grupo esa noche, sino que fue a apoyar a un amigo, y eso de que parece que tenía problemas para aprender, que lo juzgaron como adulto con 16 años y terminó pasando más tiempo en las peores condiciones… es una tragedia a otro nivel, de verdad.. la actuación de Jharrel Jerome aquí es… no, bueno, te destroza de lo brillante que es. Ese capítulo solito es un viaje que te aprieta el corazón.. yo, cuando empecé a verla, ya me esperaba sentir coraje, tristeza. Pero creo que no estaba preparado para lo PROFUNDO que me iba a hacer sentir la injusticia, así, como si me pasara a mí.. una cosa es saberte las cifras o los encabezados, y otra muy diferente es verles las caras, escuchar sus voces, y ser testigo de cómo les destrozan la vida a unos chicos y a sus familias, con tanto detalle, tan de cerca.. superó lo que yo esperaba en cuanto a lo hondo que te llega emocionalmente y lo cruda y honesta que es, sin tapujos.
Así que, si le tuviera que poner una calificación, para mí esto es un 9/10, no es una serie "divertida" de ver, o sea, no es algo que volvería a poner así nomás para pasar el rato, como otras series que me gustan para relajarme. Pero en cuanto al impacto que tiene, lo importante que es, cómo está hecha y las actuaciones, ¡es casi perfecta! Y justo por eso no es "divertida", porque está haciendo su chamba súper bienz está hecha para sacudirte, para incomodarte, para hacerte pensar.. y lo logra, ¡en todo! Y bueno, cuéntenme si la han visto, mal vemos en las próximas reseñas, cuidense!
Tell me... have you seen this series? Has it caught your attention? Tell me what you thought of this review with my opinion, and tell me if it has made you want to watch this series. You can leave me in the comments your recommendations for future publications! 😊
Cuéntame.. ¿Has visto esta serie? Te ha llamado un poquito la atención? Dime que te pareció esta reseña con mi opinión, y dime si te han dado ganas de ver esta series. Puedes dejarme en los comentarios tus recomendaciones para las próximas publicaciones!! 😊
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Written by: David Simon
Directed by: Ernest Dickerson
Running Time: 78 minutes
Season Four of The Wire stands as the series' most profoundly desolate chapter to that point. It is therefore scarcely surprising that its finale, Final Grades" plunges deeper into the abyss than any preceding season conclusion. Where earlier finales offered flickers of ambiguous hope or cyclical repetition, Final Grades delivers a near-unrelenting cascade of institutional failure and personal devastation, its darkness serving as the inevitable culmination of a season meticulously charting the systematic abandonment of an entire generation of Black children.
This pervasive grimness is masterfully established in the cold open, a sequence of pitch-black humour that lays bare the horrifying banality of the drug war’s toll. Sergeant Jay Landsman, the perennial cynic of Homicide, vents his spleen at the relentless tide of red names flooding the unit’s case board – victims of Marlo Stanfield’s empire, their bodies stashed like refuse in vacant row homes turned charnel houses. The fleeting glimmer of apparent good news – a rare black name suggesting a solved case – is brutally extinguished when it’s revealed to be Sherrod, the hapless boy Bubbles had tried, in his own damaged way, to mentor. Bubbles’ guilt-ridden confession over Sherrod's accidental poisoning, is the catalyst for his own near-suicide. Landsman’s momentary departure from the interrogation room provides the space for Bubbles to attempt hanging himself, a desperate act swiftly thwarted by the detectives. In a profoundly rare moment of genuine humanity from the usually sardonic Landsman, he elects to erase Bubbles’ name from the board entirely, refusing to categorise him as another statistic. Instead, he orchestrates Bubbles’ placement into rehab, where he would be counseled on a long and arduous path to recovery by former drug addict Walon. It’s a solitary, fragile thread of redemption in an otherwise suffocating tapestry of loss.
Tragically, no such thread exists for the quartet of boys who served as the season’s heartbreaking protagonists. Michael Lee, having long since shed any vestige of innocence, is fully consumed by Marlo Stanfield’s ruthless organisation. He is no longer merely a corner soldier but a cold-blooded executioner, his proficiency in murder earning explicit praise from the chillingly pragmatic Chris Partlow. Dukie, whose innate intelligence and quiet potential offered the most poignant glimmer of hope, succumbs entirely to the gravitational pull of the streets, abandoning high school to join Michael on the corners . Randy Wagstaff, despite Carver’s desperate and ultimately futile intervention on his behalf, is condemned to the horrors of the group home. The episode offers no sugar-coating: we witness the immediate, predatory dynamic as older, larger boys instantly mark him for years of systematic robbery, brutal beatings, and the ever-present threat of sexual violence.
The sole exception among the four is Namond Brice, but his escape from this grim trajectory is itself a testament to the extraordinary, almost miraculous confluence of forces required to bypass the city’s crushing machinery. It demands an unlikely alliance: Cutty Wise, leveraging his street credibility; Howard "Bunny" Colvin, offering his unconventional sanctuary; and crucially, Wee-Bey Brice, Namond’s incarcerated father. In a moment of startling clarity and paternal responsibility rare within the Stanfield orbit, Wee-Bey finally recognises that his son possesses neither the temperament nor the constitution for the gangsta life he himself embraced. He compels his fiercely ambitious but ultimately self-serving wife, De’Londa, to relinquish custody to Colvin. Namond thus gains entry into the relative stability and middle-class normality of Colvin’s home – a victory, yet one that underscores the sheer improbability of such salvation occurring organically within the system.
Namond’s personal reprieve, however, exists in stark, ironic counterpoint to the overwhelming institutional failure that defines the episode. Colvin witnesses the ignominious end of his experimental classroom, shut down by a school administration more invested in bureaucratic compliance than pedagogical innovation. The experiment collapses with the same inevitability as Hamsterdam, his earlier social experiment in the Western District. His academic partner, Dr. Parenti, proves less concerned with the children’s welfare than with leveraging the programme’s brief success for professional clout among his ivory tower peers. Prez, initially buoyed by his students’ unexpectedly high scores on standardised tests, is swiftly deflated when informed the benchmarks were deliberately lowered – a cynical act of statistical and financial manipulation designed to paint a falsely rosy picture of systemic efficacy. The message is clear: the system is not broken; it is working exactly as designed – to produce manageable statistics, not educated children.
This systemic rot extends directly to the city’s highest offices. Tommy Carcetti, consumed by gubernatorial ambition, makes his fateful decision regarding the gaping hole in the school system’s finances. Convinced he can do more public good as governor than mayor, he finally rejects financial aid offered by the Republican governor – his future election rival. This purely political calculation, prioritising personal ambition over the immediate, desperate needs of Baltimore’s schoolchildren, is predicted to condemn them to at least two more years of educational dysfunction. The sheer cynicism of the act is so profound it even elicits visible discomfort from Norman Wilson, Carcetti’s own usually unflappable and cynical strategist.
Amidst this educational and political collapse, another crisis – the sudden disruption of the drug supply caused by Omar Little’s audacious heist on Proposition Joe’s stash – is resolved with characteristic pragmatism. After distributing the loot share among his partners, Omar realises the impracticality of holding such a vast quantity of product. He proposes selling it back to Proposition Joe at a discount, a deal the shrewd Eastside kingpin readily accepts, restoring the fragile equilibrium of the drug trade. Yet, this resolution fuels Marlo Stanfield’s pathological paranoia. Convinced his dominance is perpetually under threat, he orders Spiros Vondas, Joe’s shadowy Greek supplier, to be tailed – a move that inevitably sows seeds for future, bloodier conflicts.
Marlo also moves to eliminate another perceived vulnerability: Bodie Broadus. Bodie’s recent, uneasy interactions with Jimmy McNulty, coupled with his visible disgust at Marlo’s murder of Little Kevin, mark him as a potential informant in Marlo’s eyes. His assassination, carried out with chilling efficiency by Darius "O-Dog" Hill (Darrell Britt-Gibson), is the final catalyst for McNulty. Witnessing the murder of a corner boy he had begun, however awkwardly, to see as a human being – even a friend – shatters McNulty’s fragile attempt at a quiet life as a Western District patrolman. He successfully petitions Col. Cedric Daniels to rejoin the Major Case Unit, setting the stage for the next season’s central conflict to reignite.
Final Grades, penned by series creator David Simon and directed with characteristic gravitas by Ernest Dickerson, holds the distinction of being the longest episode of The Wire up to that point. This extended runtime feels necessary, not indulgent, allowing the weight of each tragic resolution to settle fully upon the viewer. The episode is also peppered with subtle intertextual references. Cutty, recovering in hospital, watches HBO’s Deadwood, a show sharing The Wire’s fascination with institutional power and frontier morality. Bodie, during a brief police detention, echoes Al Pacino’s iconic "Attica! Attica!" chant from Dog Day Afternoon, a moment highlighting how pop culture narratives permeate even the most desperate street corners. The recurring graffiti in the Homicide bathroom speculating on Deputy Commissioner William Rawls’ sexuality serves as a darkly humorous callback to a minor but revealing character detail established in Season Three.
Ultimately, Final Grades is a masterfully executed, devastatingly bleak piece of television. It confronts its grim themes – the systemic destruction of childhood, the futility of individual resistance against entrenched institutions – with unflinching, realistic resolution. There are no easy outs, no last-minute reprieves for the vast majority of its characters. However, it is precisely in this unflinching commitment to its thesis that the episode reveals a certain conventionality, particularly when measured against the series’ previous, more structurally innovative finales. The closing musical montage, a device familiar from earlier seasons, explicitly charts the immediate futures of the central characters, a stylistic choice that feels somewhat less daring than the ambiguous, lingering shots that concluded previous seasons. More significantly, the episode functions primarily as a potent cliffhanger, engineered to thrust McNulty – who was justifiably marginalised for much of Season Four’s school-focused narrative – back into the role of primary protagonist. His re-entry into the Major Case Unit, driven by Bodie’s murder and his burning need to confront Marlo Stanfield, sets the explicit agenda for Season Five.
This narrative pivot, while dramatically effective in reigniting the central law enforcement/drug trade conflict, slightly undermines the season’s unique focus. The overwhelming power of Season Four lay in its deliberate shift away from the police procedural to examine the school system as the new front line of urban decay. By concluding with McNulty’s return to the fold and the clear setup for his personal vendetta against Marlo, Final Grades risks re-centring the narrative on the very institutional actors (the police, the politicians) whose systemic failures created the conditions for the boys’ tragedies in the first place. It’s a necessary structural move for the series’ overall arc, but it momentarily pulls focus from the season’s most vital, harrowing subject: the children themselves.
I hadn't planned to share my views and opinions on this movie, which I watched last Saturday night, quietly, but it surprised me and caught my attention quite a bit, so I didn't want to stop recommending it to you, especially to those who like adventures and also human psychology and more...
I watched it on Amazon Prime Video, and in fact, it was a new addition and was already in the top 10, at least in my country. What TV show am I talking about? This movie is called Eden. It does indeed sound like some kind of utopia or paradise where things happen, but it's actually more real than it seems, and I don't want to go into too much detail about that here for now. Yes, it all centers on one place—yes, it's a natural island—and there are people who survive there and some events happen. But we'll see how and who, because this psychological thriller is interesting and surprising for several reasons. Hope you like it!
Well, let's tell something about this movie. Here my review:
What is this about?
As I said, this film is about an island, specifically one of the Galapagos Islands, so it's not a utopia but a real place, with real people from a bygone era. The film begins in 1929, and the historical context is relevant to understanding the reasons why a German doctor, Ritter, and his partner, Dore, live there, isolated from the world. It's also why we see some other characters who come there later, possibly following a dream, a utopia, or simply to start a better life.
But the place is wild, there's little water, few resources, wild dogs, and it seems difficult to farm. Even so, the doctor and the girl aren't happy when neighbors arrive, attracted by what the newspapers report about them. Because the doctor, in addition to writing a book, which he claims is to save humanity from itself, also sends correspondence to the media via some ships that pass by the island from time to time.
And a young family arrives with a sick child who, through time in contact with nature, sunshine, and fresh air, will regain his health. But although they maintain certain appearances, they are not welcome, so they are assigned a complex section of land on the upper slopes, thinking that over time they would tire and leave. But the family is determined to prosper despite the difficulties, and the husband, somewhat traumatized by having fought in the First World War, works very hard to build a house and a garden that will grow, to the disbelief and bewilderment of his older neighbors, who are barely able to grow a few vegetables and keep their donkey, whom Dore adores. They also end up having a child on the island despite many difficulties, especially at the last minute. But we must also highlight the great intelligence and composure of Margret, and I don't want to give anything away here because it's a spoiler...
Everything gets complicated when the Baroness arrives, a young woman with the appearance of a capricious rich woman accompanied by bodyguards and an engineer. She plans to build an exclusive hotel on the island, but everything gets even more complicated. The plans don't go as expected. While she doesn't care about anything and dedicates herself to sex and insulting the other neighbors, none of the dug wells produce water. The engineer sees that this plan isn't so feasible. She claims to have the deed to the land, but time goes by, they run out of canned food, and they still haven't made any progress. So she begins to plot. We discover more about her character, and in the end, between all the characters, everything gets even more complicated, and among all the characters.
The characters
The cast is very good, and many will surely have seen the film for that reason. Because it features important and well-known stars: Jude Law as the doctor, Ana de Armas as the Baroness, and an extraordinary Sidney Sweeney as Margret. In my opinion she is the star of this thriller.
Everyone plays a great role, including Daniel Brühl as the husband and Vanessa Kirby as Dore.
But it's true that, since the Baroness's role is somewhat unpleasant, we end up hating this manipulative character, and we grow closer and closer to the family, and Margret of course, and then we are surprised by the ending.
Anything else to comment?
There's a fundamental fact that shouldn't be overlooked. I mention it because it appears in the platform's synopsis, and some details appear at the beginning of the film, as well as at the end. That is, the film is based on true events, and at first I didn't notice much. I didn't give it much importance, believing it was mainly to explain the historical context the characters were in. But there's much more to it, which you'll understand when the film is over.
I'm not going to spoil the ending, of course. I'm just going to tell you that when it's over, wait until it's over, because before the credits, it tells you how each of the characters ended up later, and there are also real black and white images! Pay attention to what he says, especially about Dore and Margret!
"Inspired by the accounts of those who survived".
I have been telling so much, so better to watch this interesting movie by yourselves. Take a look and comment!
More information about the movie and the shared images here:Original title: Eden (2024) - IMDB: Eden
I saw this film several years ago, and I had fond memories of it. A few months ago, I was able to read the novel on which the film is based, and it made me want to see it again, so I did. I honestly didn't expect to like it more now than before. I'm impressed by how a film that was released thirty years ago can be so well made and tell a story that's more memorable and relevant than many of the films being made today. But hey, that's the thing about classics: they never die.
Hace varios años que vi esta película y tenía un buen recuerdo de ella. Hace algunos meses pude leer la novela en que se basa el film y me dieron ganas de verla de nuevo, así que lo hice y en verdad no esperaba que ahora me gustase más que antes. Me impresiona cómo una película que tiene treinta años de haberse estrenado pueda estar tan bien hecha y contar una historia más memorable y vigente que muchas de las películas que son realizadas en la actualidad. Pero bueno, eso es lo que tienen los clásicos: no mueren.
The Bridges of Madison County is a film directed and produced by the great Clint Eastwood and starring him alongside another great figure in the history of cinema: Meryl Streep. The meeting of these two acting geniuses would be enough reason to see a film knowing that these names never disappoint, but the film itself is also very well made. The film tells the story of Francesca Johnson (Meryl Streep), a housewife in her forties who lives on a small farm with her family in a remote town in Iowa in the mid-sixties. One day, while her husband and children are at a livestock fair in another city, where they'll be staying for four days, Francesca's quiet routine is disrupted by the appearance of Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood), an experienced photographer in his fifties who works for National Geographic magazine and is in Madison County to photograph some of its old covered bridges. Searching for one of these bridges, Robert stops at Francesca's door to ask for directions, and after a brief conversation, she offers to drive him there. The point is that from the first moment they see each other, both Francesca and Robert have fallen prey to an intense passion that they struggle to hide due to the circumstances, but which will eventually free them from their prejudices and condemn them to the unhappiness of living—just for a few days—a life that isn't meant for them.
The Bridges of Madison County es una película dirigida y producida por el gran Clint Eastwood y protagonizada por él mismo junto a otra gran figura de la historia del cine: Meryl Streep. La reunión de estos dos genios de la actuación ya sería suficiente razón para ver una película sabiendo que son nombres que nunca decepcionan, pero además el film en sí mismo está muy bien realizado. En la película se cuenta la historia de Francesca Johnson (Meryl Streep), una ama de casa de unos cuarenta años que a mediados de los años sesenta vive en una pequeña granja con su familia en un remoto poblado de Iowa. Un día, mientras su esposo y sus hijos se encuentran en una feria ganadera en otra ciudad en la que estarán durante cuatro días, la tranquila rutina de Francesca se ve alterada con la aparición de Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood), un experimentado fotógrafo de más de cincuenta años que trabaja para la revista National Geographic y que se encuentra en el Condado de Madison para fotografiar algunos de sus viejos puentes cubiertos. Buscando precisamente uno de estos puentes, Robert para frente a la puerta de Francesca para pedir instrucciones sobre cómo llegar al lugar y después de una breve conversación ella se ofrece a llevarlo hasta allí. El tema es que desde el primer instante en que se han visto, tanto Francesca como Robert han caído presos de una intensa pasión que luchan por esconder debido a las circunstancias, pero que eventualmente los irá liberando de los prejuicios y condenando a la infelicidad de vivir - apenas por unos días - una vida que no está hecha para ellos.
As they talk, we learn a little about the backstories of both characters. Francesca is Italian, a war bride who left her native Bari to settle with her husband in a quiet city in the United States—perhaps too quiet. Her life is routine, comfortable, uneventful, and rather solitary because she has never felt entirely at home in this new country, and much of her lively European spirit has been left behind, dormant within her... until Robert arrives.
A medida que van conversando vamos conociendo un poco la historia de ambos personajes. Francesca es italiana, una novia de la guerra que salió de su Bari natal para asentarse con su esposo en una ciudad tranquila de los EEUU, demasiado tranquila tal vez. Su vida es rutinaria, acomodada, sin sobresaltos, bastante solitaria porque nunca se ha sentido del todo en casa en este nuevo país y mucho de su animado espíritu europeo ha quedado de lado, aletargado en su interior... hasta la llegada de Robert.
For his part, Kincaid is an experienced, divorced, and solitary man who has traveled the world taking photographs of important events and has had adventures (I'm not referring to romances or sexual encounters) on five continents. Robert's life is the road; he has no need for a home, but he feels that change when he sees Francesca standing on the threshold of her modest farmhouse. After leading him to the bridge he was looking for, Francesca invites him to dinner, still with no intention of anything happening, but eager to see this wise, attractive, and life-hardened man again. He, without a second thought, and also without letting himself be carried away by the passion boiling beneath his skin, agrees to attend that dinner and delight in Francesca's home-cooked cuisine and her European gaze and smile. What I like most about that first part is that neither of them decides to take the step of getting closer, not because they lack motivation, but precisely the opposite, and because doing so could mean profaning the sacredness of that which they venerate. Although it may seem strange, Robert and Francesca fall in love at first sight with the passion of two teenagers, but they hold back due to mature scruples. They know they must do nothing, no matter how much they want to. What's more, they know that part of what they love about each other is precisely the respect that comes with doing nothing. But is it possible to hold back when the love you've waited for all your life appears? Are outbursts of passion only permitted to young people?
Por su parte, Kincaid es un hombre experimentado, divorciado y solitario que ha recorrido el mundo tomando fotografías de sucesos importantes y que ha vivido aventuras (no me refiero a romances o encuentros sexuales) en los cinco continentes. La vida de Robert es el camino, no tiene la necesidad de un hogar, pero siente que eso cambia cuando ve a Francesca de pie en el umbral de su modesta granja. Después de llevarlo hasta el puente que buscaba, Francesca lo invita a cenar, todavía sin intenciones de que ocurra nada, pero deseando ver de nuevo a ese hombre sabio, atractivo y curtido por la vida. Él, sin pensarlo dos veces, y también sin dejarse llevar todavía por la pasión que le hierve bajo la piel, acepta acudir a esa cena y deleitarse con la cocina casera de Francesca y con su mirada y su sonrisa de mujer europea. Lo que más me gusta de toda esa primera parte es que ninguno de los dos se decide a dar el paso de acercarse más, no porque les falte motivación, sino precisamente por lo contrario y porque hacerlo puede significar profanar la sacralidad de aquello que veneran. Aunque pueda parecer extraño, Robert y Francesca se enamoran a primera vista con la pasión de dos adolescentes, pero se contienen por la madurez de los escrúpulos. Saben que no deben hacer nada, por mucho que quieran. Es más, saben que parte de lo que aman del otro es precisamente el respeto que significa no hacer nada, pero ¿es posible contenerse cuando aparece el amor que has esperado toda tu vida? ¿acaso los arrebatos de pasión están permitidos sólo a los jóvenes?
I found Robert James Waller's novel enchanting. I've read reviews that criticize its style and disparage it for its narrative flaws, but I found it to be an honest and moving story that connects with the reader and makes them feel the magic and tragedy of the encounter between these two lovers doomed to separate but overcome by the power of their passion. The epilogue, which wasn't included in the film's script, struck me as beautiful and nostalgic, a fitting conclusion to a story that is short and eternal, like all love stories.
La novela de Robert James Waller me pareció encantadora. He leído reseñas que critican su estilo y lo menosprecian por sus defectos narrativos, pero me pareció una historia honesta y emotiva que logra conectar con el lector y hacerle sentir la magia y la tragedia del encuentro entre estos dos amantes condenados a separarse pero vencidos por la fuerza de su pasión. El epílogo, que no fue incorporado en el guion de la película, me pareció hermoso y nostálgico, un cierre apropiado para una historia breve y eterna como todas las historias de amor.
The screenplay was adapted by Richard LaGravenese, a man with experience writing original screenplays like The Fisher King, but also adapting novels, which he did with The Horse Whisperer, Beloved, Water for Elephants, and P.S., I Love You, which he directed. The only thing I didn't like about LeGravenese's script were all those scenes with Michael and Carolyn, Francesca's now-grown children, which are interspersed with their mother's love story with Robert and which - in my opinion - slow the film down. I understand that someone was needed to reveal some things about that hidden past from the present, but I think it could have been reduced to one or two shorter sequences. Beyond that, I think the script does justice to the novel, the story, and two characters who live in my mind as some of the most iconic lovers in literature and film. Romeo and Juliet, Werther and Charlotte, Mia and Sebastian, Nae Young and Hae Sung, Marianne and Héloïse, Dante and Beatrice, Fermina Daza and Florentino Ariza, Theodore and Samantha... love is what lies at the heart of all these relationships, regardless of origin, destination, name, or age. For those who enjoy romantic movies, good cinema, or those who believe that love and unbridled passion are things exclusive to youth, I invite you to watch The Bridges of Madison County; maybe you'll change your mind. How many of you have seen this film? Would you like to see it? I read you in the comments.
El guion fue adaptado por Richard LaGravenese, un hombre con experiencia a la hora de escribir guiones originales como el de The Fisher King, pero también cuando se trata de adaptar novelas, lo que hizo con The Horse Whisperer, Beloved, Water for Elephants y P.S., I Love You la cual él mismo dirigió. Lo único que no me gustó del guion de LeGravenese fueron todas esas escenas con Michael y Carolyn, los hijos ya adultos de Francesca, que se van intercalando en la historia de amor de su madre con Robert y que - a mi parecer - le cortan el ritmo al film. Entiendo el recurso y entiendo que era necesario alguien que, desde el presente, revelase algunas cosas de ese pasado oculto, pero pienso que pudo haberse reducido a una o dos secuencias más breves. Más allá de eso creo que el guion le hace justicia a la novela, a la historia y a dos personajes que viven en mi mente como parte de los amantes más emblemáticos de la literatura y el cine. Romeo y Julieta, Werther y Charlotte, Mia y Sebastian, Nae Young y Hae Sung, Marianne y Héloïse, Dante y Beatriz, Fermina Daza y Florentino Ariza, Theodore y Samantha... el amor es eso que se encuentra en medio de todas estas relaciones sin importar procedencia, destino, nombres ni edades. Para quienes disfrutan las películas románticas, el buen cine o quienes creen que el amor y la pasión desenfrenada son cosas exclusivas de la juventud, les invito a ver The Bridges of Madison County; tal vez cambien de parecer, ¿cuántos de ustedes han visto esta película? ¿les gustaría verla? Los leo en los comentarios.
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I have been a big fan of musicals since I was young, and I'm still a fan now, when I'm nearly a senior.
Watching musical movies and series can always give me joy and enthusiasm.
That's why when I came across this series "Julie and the Phantoms," I immediately played and watched it.
The series follows the story of Julie Molina (portrayed by Madison Reyes), a grieving high schooler who loses her love for music after her mother's death and is kicked out of performing arts high school.
She then accidentally summons or discovers the ghosts of the '90s band Sunset Curved, namely, Luke (Charlie Gilliespe ), Regie (Jeremy Shada), and Alex (Owen Joyner), who died from hotdog poisoning 25 years ago.
As they met with Julie and sang together, they became visible. And eventually, with the help of the three ghosts, Julie's interest and love for music came back to life as she found aspiration and healing through playing music with them and formed a band called Julie and the Phantoms.
The ghosts, on the other hand, hope to resolve their unfinished business/dreams and escape the powerful magician, Caleb, by performing songs with Julie.
Will they really be set free from the trap?
Well, it's for you to find out if you watch this show.
All I can say is... it's undoubtedly a beautiful and fantastic show. It's not only because it's filled with so much music, but also because it focuses on the love of family and the value of friendship.
I love how Julie and her family, especially her younger brother, portrayed their roles.
I also admired Julie and Flynn's kind of friendship here. Flynn is Julie's best friend, and she is the kind of friend everyone needs.
The three guys in the band (the ghosts) were so cute and talented.
I would also love to find out whether Willy and Alex's friendships develop into something. (I love them both being an LGBTQ..🥰)
The songs are great, and my favorite one is "Unsaid Emily," a song from Luke to his mom, which is really so touching. I also love the songs "Stand Tall", Edge of Great", and "Perfect Harmony", and the rest of the songs they played here.
The entire cast did an amazing performance throughout the show.
It is another excellent show from a very famous director, none other than "Kenny Ortega," who also directed "High School Musical" and many more.
Overall, it's a great show, and I'd love to recommend it to everyone... You won't regret it. Even though the ending is kind of a cliffhanger that leaves you with more questions, it needs a season 2.
Unfortunately, though, it's already been announced that Netflix cancelled the show. It's sad because it was such a fantastic show.
I'll end this post here, and I hope you'll give it a try.
Thank you so much for stopping by and for reading my post.
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Gabriel Basso, James Belushi, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Renée Zellweger
⚖️ First Impression
I confess that I'm not a big fan of lawyer movies. Interestingly, I meant to watch "The Devil's Advocate" and ended up with "The Whole Truth" - I got confused because both feature Keanu Reeves!
This movie surprised me when I discovered Renée Zellweger in the cast - she's so changed I almost didn't recognize her! She's definitely had several surgeries that make her almost unrecognizable.
📖 Spoiler-Free Synopsis
The plot revolves around a "difficult case" that initially appears confusing. As the trial progresses, the puzzle pieces begin to fit together, and everything becomes clear in a revealing ending.
Richard Ramsay (Keanu Reeves) defends a young man accused of murdering his own father. The peculiar thing is that the accused refuses to speak, forcing his lawyer to build the defense based solely on circumstantial evidence and witness testimony.
🎭 Analysis and Rating
The Positive:
Solid performances from the main cast
Competent direction by Courtney Hunt
Brilliant analogy: The comparison of each trial day to boxing rounds - some you win, others you lose
Perfect for playing detective - ideal to watch with a partner and speculate "who did it"
The Disappointing:
Slow pace in several segments
Predictable development for genre enthusiasts
Not a movie I would watch again
🏆 Fun Fact
Renée Zellweger was nominated for the "Mommie Dearest" award for worst screen mother of the year. Her physical transformation is truly striking - this was in 2016, I can't imagine how she looks now!
⭐ Final Verdict
The Whole Truth is a decent but not memorable film. If you enjoy legal suspense and spending almost two hours inside a courtroom, you'll probably appreciate it. For me, it was a one-time experience.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/10
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REVIEW: El Abogado del Mal (2016) - Un Drama Legal con Keanu Reeves
🎬 Ficha Técnica
Título: El Abogado del Mal (The Whole Truth)
Año: 2016
Género: Crimen, Drama, Suspenso
Director: Courtney Hunt
Reparto: Keanu Reeves, Gabriel Basso, James Belushi, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Renée Zellweger
⚖️ Primera Impresión
Confieso que no soy muy fan de las películas de abogados. Curiosamente, iba a ver "El Abogado del Diablo" y terminé con "El Abogado del Mal" - ¡me confundí porque ambas tienen a Keanu Reeves!
Esta película me sorprendió al descubrir a Renée Zellweger en el reparto - ¡está tan cambiada que casi no la reconozco! Definitivamente se ha realizado varias cirugías que la hacen casi irreconocible.
📖 Sinopsis Sin Spoilers
La trama gira alrededor de un "caso difícil" que inicialmente se presenta confuso. A medida que avanza el juicio, las piezas del rompecabezas comienzan a encajar, y todo se esclarece en un final revelador.
Richard Ramsay (Keanu Reeves) defiende a un joven acusado de asesinar a su propio padre. Lo peculiar es que el acusado se niega a hablar, obligando a su abogado a construir la defensa basándose únicamente en evidencia circunstancial y testimonios de testigos.
🎭 Análisis y Valoración
Lo Rescatable:
Actuaciones sólidas del elenco principal
Dirección competente de Courtney Hunt
Analogía brillante: La comparación de cada día del juicio como rounds de boxeo - algunos se ganan, otros se pierden
Perfecta para jugar a detective - ideal para ver en pareja y especular "quién lo hizo"
Lo Decepcionante:
Ritmo lento en varios segmentos
Desarrollo predecible para los amantes del género
No es una película que volvería a ver
🏆 Dato Curioso
Renée Zellweger fue nominada al premio "Mommie Dearest" a la peor mamá de pantalla del año. Su transformación física es realmente impactante - esto fue en 2016, ¡no quiero imaginar cómo estará ahora!
⭐ Veredicto Final
El Abogado del Mal es una película correcta pero no memorable. Si disfrutas del suspenso legal y pasar casi dos horas dentro de una corte, probablemente la aprecies. Para mí, fue una experiencia de una sola vez.
Mi calificación: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/10
Have you seen "The Whole Truth"? Do you agree with my opinion or do you think I was wrong in my assessment? Leave me your comment!
¿Y tú, has visto "El Abogado del Mal"? ¿Coincides con mi opinión o crees que me equivoqué en mi valoración? ¡Déjame tu comentario!
I hope you are all well. Since it's Halloween month, today I want to talk to you about one of my favorite psychological horror movies. I first saw it secretly, without my mom knowing, because it was a horror movie and not suitable for people my age at the time. The movie is called: As Above, So Below.
This film is made in the form of found footage, used to create a kind of claustrophobia in the viewer, enhanced by terror, psychological horror, and a lot of esoteric symbols.
The film introduces us to Scarlett Marlowe, a young archaeologist who has lived her entire life obsessed with finding the philosopher's stone (a mythical stone that, according to legend, was created by the famous alchemist Nicolas Flamel, said to possess great power and the ability to grant eternal life). Her obsession with finding the stone stems from her father, also an archaeologist, who lived until the last moments of his life obsessed with the stone.
This event marked Scarlett's life, and she was determined to find it to prove that it exists and that her father was not wrong. After traveling around the world, searching for traces or clues that would indicate the whereabouts of the stone, strange and disturbing events begin to happen around her, grotesque visions and strange subjects or people appear in her path.
Her search led her to the catacombs of Paris. So Scarlett convinces an old friend, George, and some young catacomb explorers to venture deep into the catacombs of Paris with the promise of gold. Scarlett and the team soon regret their decision when the catacombs begin to defy all possible physical and spatial logic, and objects of great sentimental value to the characters begin to appear along the way.
But the horror unfolds when, with no alternative, they begin to descend further and further and are confronted with visions of personal trauma, unatoned guilt, and secrets hidden in the catacombs that seem to represent the circles of Dante's hell.
The film is shot in found footage style, which makes it feel like a kind of confinement that can be stressful for the viewer, especially at the beginning, when they start to enter the catacombs. One thing I really liked is that, apparently, the real catacombs of Paris were used as a location (under supervision, of course), which adds a lot of realism to the plot and makes the terror palpable. There are musical scenes that add a rather intense tone to the scenes: a dark, visceral, and diabolical tone that adds a perverse sense to spirituality.
It is a horror film in every sense of the word. Not only do the characters' worst fears, guilt, and remorse materialize in a macabre way and begin to attack them, but also with the appearance of chilling sinister figures, some human-shaped and others monstrous beings. The story not only shows horror, but also a psychological and spiritual narrative. Scarlett is not simply searching for the philosopher's stone to prove that her father was not crazy; she is seeking forgiveness and redemption for her soul. Therefore, the story plays heavily with symbols such as “to get out, you must go deeper” and the fact that the stone does not only give eternal life. Rather, it represents the transcendence of pain, transmutation, and rebirth.
It is clear that the story is inspired by The Divine Comedy, especially with the inscription on the door “Abandon all hope” (when they cross the door, they truly enter hell, only structured and shaped like the catacombs of Paris). This is a direct quote from Dante, but layers of human psychology are added, especially the traumas that people may have, even if they do not show them. This film mixes biblical references, philosophy, alchemy, and mythology, which increase as one descends further into the circles of hell.
One thing to add is that Scarlett and George solve the puzzles very quickly, although I feel that this is justified by the fact that they are both scholars and that the plot would be much longer if this were not the case. In addition, Scarlett's character was somewhat manipulative at first, as she would do anything to find the stone.
If you've made it this far, I hope you liked the recommendation!
¡Hola, amantes del cine de terror!
Espero que se encuentren bien. Debido al mes de Halloween hoy les quiero hablar de una de mis películas de terror psicológico favoritas. La vi por primera vez a escondidas de mi mamá, porque era de horror y no apta para personas de mi edad en ese momento. Esta película se llama: Así en la tierra como en el infierno.
Esta película está hecha en forma de metraje, usado para crear una especie de claustrofobia al espectador potenciada por el terror, el horror psicológico y un montón de símbolos esotéricos.
La película nos presenta a Scarlett Marlowe, una joven arqueóloga que ha vivido toda su vida obsesionado con encontrar la piedra filosofal (una piedra mítica que según se cuenta fue creada por el famoso alquimista Nicolas Flamel, dicha piedra posee gran poder y puede dar la vida eterna), su obsesión por encontrar la piedra se debe a su padre, también arqueólogo, quien vivió hasta los últimos instantes de su vida obsesionado con la piedra.
Este suceso marcó la vida de Scarlett y estaba decidida a encontrarla para probar que existe y que su padre no estaba equivocado. Tras viajar alrededor del mundo, buscando vestigios o pistas que le indicaran el paradero de la piedra, extraños sucesos muy inquietantes empiezan a suceder a su alrededor, visiones grotescas y extraños sujetos o personas que aparecen en su camino.
Su búsqueda la llevó a las catacumbas de París. Por lo que Scarlett convence a un viejo amigo George y a unos jóvenes exploradores de catacumbas a adentrarse a lo profundo de las catacumbas de París con la promesa de oro. Scarlett junto al equipo pronto se arrepienten cuando las catacumbas empiezan a desafiar toda la lógica física y espacial posible, además de que empiezan a aparecer objetos de gran valor sentimental de los personajes en el camino.
Pero el horror se desata cuando, sin alternativa alguna, empiezan a descender más y más y empiezan a enfrentar visiones de traumas personales, culpa no expiada y secretos ocultos en las catacumbas que parecen representar los círculos del infierno de Dante.
La película está filmada en estilo found footage, lo que hace que se sienta una especie de encierro que a uno como espectador puede estresar, sobre todo al inicio, cuando empiezan a adentrarse en las catacumbas. Un hecho que me gustó mucho es que, al parecer, si se usaron las catacumbas reales de París como localización (por supuesto, con supervisión), lo que aporta mucho realismo a la trama y hace latente el terror. Hay escenas de música que le agregan un tono bastante intenso a las escenas: uno oscuro, visceral y diabólico que agrega un sentido perverso a la espiritualidad.
Es una película de terror en todo el sentido, no solo se materializan los peores miedos, las culpas y los remordimientos de los personajes de forma macabra que empiezan a atacarlos, sino que también con la aparición de escalofriantes figuras siniestras, unas con forma humana y otras de seres monstruosos. La historia no solo muestra horror, sino también una narrativa psicológica y espiritual. Scarlett no busca simplemente la piedra filosofal para demostrar que su padre no era un loco, busca el perdón y la redención de su alma. Por lo que la historia juega mucho con simbologías como “para salir debes ir más profundo” y el hecho de que la piedra no solo da la vida eterna. Si no que representa la transcendencia del dolor, la transmutación, el volver a nacer.
Es evidente que la historia está inspirada en la divina comedia, sobre todo con la inscripción en la puerta “Abandonad toda esperanza” (al cruzar la puerta es cuando entran en verdad al infierno solo que estructurado y con la forma de las catacumbas de París) esta es una cita directa de Dante, pero le agregan capas de psicología humana y sobre todo de los traumas que uno personas puede tener, aunque no mostrar. Esta película mezcla referencias bíblicas, filosofía, alquimia y mitología, que aumentaba al descender más en los círculos del infierno.
Algo que agregar es que Scarlett y George resuelven los acertijos de manera muy rápida, aunque siento en que está justificado en el hecho de que ambos son eruditos y que se alargaría mucho la trama si fuera así. Además de que el personaje de Scarlett era algo manipuladora al principio, pues hacía lo que sea con tal de encontrar la piedra.
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Invictus... El Deporte como Símbolo de Unión. Hemos vuelto a esta casa deportiva, con la reseña de una película que he visto en reiteradas oportunidades y les digo que jamás me cansaré de verla. Es que realmente este filme emite un mensaje muy profundo y el de utilizar el deporte como estrategia para la unión de un país, es algo totalmente maravilloso; esto es cierto, porque muchas veces he escuchado que el deporte es el lenguaje de la unión y eso lo vemos cuando disfrutamos de eventos de alto nivel; así como los mundiales de fútbol o los juegos olímpicos, allí se refleja pura hermandad.
En esta oportunidad; les voy a dejar mis impresiones sobre la película Invictus cuya data es del año 2009. La misma fue magistralmente dirigida por el fabuloso Clint Eastwood; un personaje sumamente conocido y de verdad me impresionó como hizo la adaptación de este drama, para llevarnos las emociones que surgen cuando se sienten vientos de reconciliación; especialmente como ocurrió en Sudáfrica. No podíamos dejar de lado las actuaciones del grandioso Morgan Freeman quien encarna a Nelson Mandela, que para esa época fue electo Presidente del país antes mencionado; un país totalmente dividido a punto de un colapso y que necesitaba de manera urgente una alternativa que los llevara a la unión.
Invictus... Sport as a Symbol of Unity. We have returned to this sports forum with a review of a film that I have seen many times and I can tell you that I will never tire of watching it. This film really conveys a very profound message, and using sport as a strategy to unite a country is something truly wonderful. This is true, because I have often heard that sport is the language of unity, and we see this when we enjoy high-level events such as the World Cup or the Olympic Games, where pure brotherhood is reflected.
On this occasion, I am going to share my impressions of the 2009 film Invictus. It was masterfully directed by the fabulous Clint Eastwood, a well-known figure who truly impressed me with his adaptation of this drama, conveying the emotions that arise when winds of reconciliation blow, especially as happened in South Africa. We cannot overlook the performances of the great Morgan Freeman, who plays Nelson Mandela, who at that time was elected president of the aforementioned country, a country that was completely divided, on the verge of collapse, and in urgent need of an alternative that would lead to unity.
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Mandela trata por todos los medios de proporcionar amor y evita ser vengativo; sabemos que para ese momento la raza blanca era una minoría, pero era la que se imponía en el país. De hecho; para él no había distinción y trabajó con negros y blancos. Esa era el punto de partida y gracias a su mente magistral; se le ocurrió que la única manera de unir al país, era a través del deporte; sin embargo, se enfocó en el rugby conformado por el equipo de los Springboks. Lógicamente; este equipo representaba a los blancos y era visto con malos ojos por el resto de la población; es más, Mandela tenía la presión de eliminar a ese equipo por todo lo que representaba. Pero su cometido era la unión nacional y los Springboks serían el motor para ello.
Su atención se centró en ese equipo; motivado a la celebración de la Copa Mundial de Rugby de 1995. La idea era apoyarlos; aun sabiendo que no tenían oportunidades de ganar y que además contaban con la desaprobación de la mayoría. Mandela sabía que no tenían oportunidad; pero si se lograba que los negros empezaran a querer a su equipo, lo demás sería pura ganancia. Aquí es donde entra en escena el capitán de los Springboks, François Pienaar interpretado por el famoso Matt Damon.
El capitán estaba muy sorprendido cuando fue llamado por el presidente Mandela; jamás se imaginó que los blancos tendrían cabida en ese gobierno. Sin embargo; se entabló una conversación muy agradable, donde el presidente expuso sus intenciones. Francois debía liderar al equipo y convertirse en esa bujía para tratar de lograr el milagro de la unión; su misión era la de dar todo de sí e involucrar a todo el equipo con la población general. Y desde mi punto de vista, esto último fue lo más impactante; ver a todos los jugadores interactuar con los niños, jugar con ellos, regalar camisetas; fue un catalizador necesario para el resurgir de una nueva nación.
Mandela tried by all means to show love and avoid being vindictive; we know that at that time the white race was a minority, but it was the one that ruled the country. In fact, for him there was no distinction, and he worked with both blacks and whites. That was the starting point, and thanks to his masterful mind, he realized that the only way to unite the country was through sport; however, he focused on rugby, represented by the Springboks team. Logically, this team represented white people and was frowned upon by the rest of the population. What's more, Mandela was under pressure to eliminate that team because of everything it represented. But his mission was national unity, and the Springboks would be the driving force behind it.
His attention focused on that team, motivated by the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The idea was to support them, even though he knew they had no chance of winning and were disapproved of by the majority. Mandela knew they had no chance, but if he could get black people to start loving their team, the rest would be pure profit. This is where the Springboks captain, François Pienaar, played by the famous Matt Damon, comes into the picture.
The captain was very surprised when he was called by President Mandela; he never imagined that white people would have a place in that government. However, a very pleasant conversation ensued, during which the president explained his intentions. Francois was to lead the team and become the spark that would try to achieve the miracle of unity; his mission was to give his all and involve the whole team with the general population. And from my point of view, the latter was the most impressive; seeing all the players interact with the children, play with them, give away jerseys; it was a necessary catalyst for the resurgence of a new nation.
Lo que sucedió en esa época; nos demuestra que sin duda alguna, el deporte es un lenguaje de unión universal. Lo podrás constatar cuando veas a los niños negros aprender y decir los nombres de los jugadores blancos. Podrás ver a los miembros de la seguridad de Mandela; quienes son negros y blancos, sentirse amigos. Es más; verás que el uniforme del equipo de rugby se transformará en un símbolo de esperanza. Para mí; esta película es sinónimo de perdón, humanidad y total resiliencia; vemos a un Mandela que a pesar de todo lo que pasó; fácilmente pudo propiciar un gobierno lleno de venganza; al contrario, su misión era la unir a un país, avanzar hacia el futuro y no quedarse atado al pasado.
Por otra parte; para el líder del equipo Francois, no se trataba solo de un juego, ni se trataba de ganar una copa; sino su objetivo radicaba en ser una fuente de inspiración, así como lo era Mandela para él. Este joven rompió las barreras del sentimiento racial; porque para todos en Sudáfrica, el color que predominaba era el verde de los Springboks, equipo que era impulsado por todo un país y que ahora era amado por todos.
En definitiva; Invictus representa para mí un milagro deportivo, donde cualquier disciplina puede ser la herramienta necesaria que lleve a las personas a la total reconciliación. Y más allá de cualquier victoria; las victorias que se llevan a cabo en este filme, indudablemente son victorias que llenan el alma de emoción, de resiliencia y de fuerza de voluntad. Si no has visto esta película; te estás perdiendo de recibir un mensaje que va más allá de cualquier resentimiento, porque este es un mensaje de amor, perdón y unidad; saludos y nos vemos pronto.
What happened during that time shows us that, without a doubt, sport is a universal language of unity. You can see this when you watch black children learning and saying the names of white players. You can see Mandela's security guards, who are black and white, feeling like friends. What's more, you'll see that the rugby team's uniform becomes a symbol of hope. For me, this film is synonymous with forgiveness, humanity, and total resilience. We see a Mandela who, despite everything that happened, could easily have fostered a government full of revenge. On the contrary, his mission was to unite a country, move forward into the future, and not remain tied to the past.
On the other hand, for team leader Francois, it wasn't just a game, nor was it about winning a cup; his goal was to be a source of inspiration, just as Mandela was for him. This young man broke down racial barriers because, for everyone in South Africa, the predominant color was the green of the Springboks, a team that was supported by an entire country and was now loved by all.
En definitiva; Invictus representa para mí un milagro deportivo, donde cualquier disciplina puede ser la herramienta necesaria que lleve a las personas a la total reconciliación. Y más allá de cualquier victoria; las victorias que se llevan a cabo en este filme, indudablemente son victorias que llenan el alma de emoción, de resiliencia y de fuerza de voluntad. Si no has visto esta película; te estás perdiendo de recibir un mensaje que va más allá de cualquier resentimiento, porque este es un mensaje de amor, perdón y unidad; saludos y nos vemos pronto.
You know that feeling when you start a movie at night thinking, “Okay, just one quick watch before bed,” and then suddenly you’re gripping the sheets like you’re the one hiding? Lol, best believe that was me while watching this film. I actually didn’t know what to really expect at first because the intro to the movie wasn’t giving away its actual content but I decided to trust it considering the fact that Jason Momoa was the protagonist and of course the poster gave off its good setting so I said why not? What could possibly go wrong?
Jason Momoa plays Joe Braven. He’s a hardworking logger and devoted family man living somewhere quiet and icy. He just wants peace, a little time with his wife (Jill Wagner) and daughter, and to care for his father (Stephen Lang), who’s battling memory loss. But, as movie fate would have it, things take a sharp turn when a stash of drugs is discovered at their remote mountain cabin. Before they can even process what’s happening, a group of armed traffickers show up and from there, it’s a brutal fight for survival.
Now, let me tell you something, this movie is simple in plot but surprisingly strong in execution. There’s no overcomplicated setup, no unnecessary subplots; it’s pure, raw survival. Momoa is excellent here, not just as the action guy we’re used to, but as a man terrified of losing his family and willing to do anything to protect them. The chemistry between him and Stephen Lang as father and son is beautiful, tough love wrapped in loyalty and quiet heartbreak.
The setting also deserves its flowers. Those snow-covered mountains? They don’t just look stunning, they trap you. The isolation, the cold, the silence between gunshots all adds to delivering that claustrophobic tension. And when the action starts, it’s gritty and very personal. You feel each fall, hit, and desperate decision. I actually like that it’s not overdone but left to be survival in its rawest form.
Still, I have to admit that this film isn’t without flaws. The cops came off as unserious to me. Cause tell me why a cop will see that his partner has been shot and when he has the opportunity to take down the shooter he goes “put your hands up” bla bla bla. The villains are also kind of generic and some dialogue feels predictable.
Rating: 7.5/10
Do I recommend it? Well to anyone who loves survival thrillers, father-daughter dynamics, or watching Jason Momoa go full protective mode with nothing but his wits and courage.
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El día de hoy quiero compartirles este post sobre esta película que tenía algún tiempo esperando, hace unos meses ví el tráiler y ese trailer me atrapó por las simbologías y como estaba editado , así que me interese mucho en verla , está película se llama HIM ha estado generando algo de revuelvo porque tiene como antagonista a Marlon Wayans de la por supuesta icónica "dónde están las rubias" , películas de scary movie y mil más, pero aquí dándole una vuelta a protagonizar una película con un tono de terror psicológico? Suspenso ? Medio sobrenatural? Creo que entre entre esos tópicos, además de tiene de protagonista a Tyriq Withers, quién por lo menos yo no había visto en otros lugares pero parece bastante carismático ( Vi algunos clips de él y Marlon y tenían bastante química juntos) y también la cara conocida de Julia Fox, en resumen solo con el elenco se me hizo bien interesante verla a ver qué tal, además la película no le fue bien con la crítica ,muchos la destrozaron, Así que quería ver qué tal me parecía.
Y tengo emociones encontradas.
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Today I want to share this post about this movie that I've been waiting for for some time. A few months ago I saw the trailer and it caught my attention because of the symbolism and how it was edited, so I got really interested in seeing it. This movie is called HIM and has been generating some buzz because it features Marlon Wayans from the supposedly iconic "Where Are the Blondes" as its antagonist, scary movies, and a thousand more. But here he's giving it a twist, starring in a movie with a psychological horror tone? Suspense? Semi-supernatural? I think it's among those tropes, besides starring Tyriq Withers, who at least I hadn't seen elsewhere but seems quite charismatic (I saw some clips of him and Marlon and they had great chemistry together), and also the familiar face of Julia Fox. In short, just the cast made it quite interesting to see how it was. The film didn't do well with critics, many trashed it, so I wanted to see what I thought.
And I have mixed emotions.
**#sinopsis **
Cameron Cade ha sido entrenado toda su vida para este momento, convertirse en uno de los quarterbacks mas talentosos de los últimos tiempos, con el campeonato de fútbol americano a la vuelta de la esquina, las pruebas clasificatorias, y un posible contrato jugoso,nada puede fallar, pero cuando Cade es atacado en un entrenamiento y termina con una lesión craneal bastante fuerte sus posibilidades ya no parecen las mismas, en un momento de duda sobre sí seguir en el fútbol americano o no,una señal aparece con el ofrecimiento de Isaiah White de entrenarlo durante una semana para ayudarlo a su recuperación, Cade no duda, Isaiah no solo ha sido el quarterback 8 veces campeón de los Saviors, ha sido el ídolo de su padre y de Cade toda la vida, es el "GOAT" , así que dejando todo de lado, se interna en el desierto en medio de la nada en la lujosa y aislada casa de Isaiah, solo que mientras el entrenamiento avanza, Cade empieza a notar que cada vez las cosas tienen a ser más oscuras y cuestionables, el fútbol se trata de pasión,talento, disciplina, pero también de sacrificios, y puede que Cade no esté tan dispuesto a sacrificar lo necesario para convertirse en él "próximo GOAT".
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#synopsis
Cameron Cade has been training his entire life for this moment, to become one of the most talented quarterbacks in recent times, with the football championship just around the corner, qualifying trials, and a possible juicy contract, nothing can go wrong, but when Cade is attacked in training and ends up with a fairly serious head injury, his chances no longer seem the same, in a moment of doubt about whether to continue in football or not, a sign appears with the offer from Isaiah White to train him for a week to help his recovery, Cade does not hesitate, Isaiah has not only been the quarterback 8 times champion of the Saviors, he has been the idol of his father and Cade all his life, he is the "GOAT", so leaving everything aside, he goes into the desert in the middle of nowhere in Isaiah's luxurious and isolated house, only that as training progresses, Cade begins to notice that things tend to get darker and more questionable, football is about Passion, talent, discipline, but also sacrifice, and Cade may not be willing to sacrifice what is necessary to become the "next GOAT".
#Opinion sin spoilers
La película está pensada obviamente para ser una especie de crítica al mundo deportivo , al como se explotan a los atletas hasta el punto que son mártires entre los fanáticos y que con un error son despojados del pedestal donde están,y "sacrificados " al cometer errores, tener lesiones ,o escandalos, como si el éxito se los comiera como una especie de mounstro. Se supone que la película ya venia con un gran elenco ,pero también siendo producida por Jordan Peele ,se anticipaba algo bastante bueno , creo que tal vez las expectativas subieron mucho y no fue lo que se esperaba, lo que es entendible, creo que en el trailer parecía prometer un mood más a vibras sobrenaturales ,cargadas de simbologías y unas vibras muy oscuras,y tal vez más sangrientas ,y la edición de la película jugó más con eso sin llegar a ser tan explícito ,y solo dejando algo un poco más a la imaginación, lo que pudo afectar a las críticas, con algunas otras cositas que entran entre los puntos negativos.
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Spoiler-free opinion
The film is obviously intended to be a kind of critique of the sports world, of how athletes are exploited to the point that they become martyrs among fans and, with one mistake, are stripped of their perch and "sacrificed" by making mistakes, suffering injuries, or scandals, as if success were devouring them like some kind of monster. The movie was supposed to have a great cast, but also being produced by Jordan Peele, something pretty good was anticipated, I think maybe expectations went up too much and it wasn't what was expected, which is understandable, I think the trailer seemed to promise a more supernatural mood, loaded with symbolism and very dark vibes, and maybe bloodier, and the editing of the movie played more with that without being so explicit, and just leaving something a little more to the imagination, which could affect the reviews, with some other little things that fall among the negative points.
Opinión con spoilers
La historia está centrada en Cade completamente, es nuestro protagonista, y desde la primera escena de él con su padre , un fanático acérrimo de los Saviors, ven como Isaiah consigue el campeonato y los Saviors anotan otra victoria para el equipo, su padre le da un consejo que marcaría su vida " un verdadero hombre hace sacrificios", mientras celebran ,Cade hace la frase que lo marca de por vida, estar enfocado en convertirse en "Él" (HIM).Los años pasan e Isaiah recibe una lesión que hace tambalear su carrera pero de la que logra recuperarse y su carrera sigue siendo el mejor, mientras Cade ahora un adulto , está siendo señalado como el próximo quarterback un digno sucesor de su ídolo, pero una contusión cerebral le queda las posibilidad de presentarse a las pruebas para el fichaje de los equipos, es bastante obvio ver qué Cade está desconectado y abrumado por lo que sucede, su familia depende de él y su sueño no es solo suyo sino la forma de honrar el sueño de su padre, cuando surge el ofrecimiento de entrenar con mismísimo "GOAT" de los servicios, no lo duda, se adentra al desierto y es recibido por Isaiah que lo empieza a entrenar a su estilo de una forma brutal, a medida que pasan los días la intensidad del entrenamiento sube ,las consecuencias de no ser el mejor ya no son solo afectar sus inseguridades, ahora hay personas heridas si no logra el entrenamiento, y todo lo que empieza a suceder en esa mansión en el medio de la nada pasa a ser cada vez más terrorífico, Cade ya no sabe si es una presa en el retorcido juego de Isaiah o un sacrificio más.
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Spoilers OpinionThe story is completely focused on Cade, he is our protagonist, and from the first scene of him with his father, a staunch fan of the Saviors, they see how Isaiah gets the championship and the Saviors They score another victory for the team, his father gives him advice that would mark his life "A real man makes sacrifices", while they celebrate, Cade makes the phrase that marks him for life, being focused on becoming "he" (him). The years pass and Isaiah receives an injury that He shakes his career but from which he manages to recover and his career is still the best, while Cade now an adult, he is being singled out as the next quarterback, a worthy successor of his idol, but a brain contusion remains the possibility of taking the tests For the signing of the teams, it is quite obvious to see what Cade is disconnected and overwhelmed by what is happening, his family depends on him and his dream is not only his but the way of honoring his father's dream, when the offer to train with himself "Goat" arises. The services, he does not doubt, enters the desert and is received by Isaiah who begins to train his style in a brutal way, as the days go by the intensity of the training rises, the consequences of not being the best are no longer just affecting his insecurities, now there is Injured people if he doesn't get the training, and everything that begins to happen in that mansion in the middle of nowhere becomes increasingly terrifying, Cade no longer knows if he is a prey in the twisted game of Isaiah or one more sacrifice.
#De las cosas que sentí que no encajaban era un poco la actuación de Marlon , y es una lástima porque él era de los elementos más llamativos de esta película, Isaiah no se siente tan intimidante como debería , y a veces parecía casi parodico, entiendo completamente que la idea era mostrarlo como alguien desequilibrado y qué con esos cambios de humor se sintiera amenazante y aterrador, pero a veces se sentía solo fuera del tono de la película, no sé si también le jugó en contra que lo tenga asociado a Papeles cómicos ,pero por ejemplo Steve Carell ha hecho papeles increíbles con tonos dramáticos o hasta villanesco y puedes diferenciarlo de sus personajes más cómicos.Otra cosa es que se quedan bastante por encima de su propia historia, no dan tantos detalles sobre lo que realmente pasa en los Saviors, aunque Isaiah deja escapar algunas pistas mientras le cuenta algunas historias a Cade ,como la de los nativos americanos que eran los mejores quarterbacks porque tenía que pensar estrategias para ganarle a los otros equipos,pero que al paso de los años terminaron siendo olvidados y convirtiéndose imágenes de las mascotas del equipo, la leyenda de los niños guerreros y algunos otros detalles advertidos por el doctor a Cade, quien intentó advertirle varias veces que corriera , todo se siente bastante sutil, entonces no sabemos que está pasando realmente, todo es cuestión de unos fanáticos que ven el fútbol como una especie de religión, o realmente hay algo más sobre natural, porqué siempre parece ser más la mente de Cade jugando le una mala pasada ( por su contusión cerebral) no es hasta casi la tercera parte de la película en donde nos revelan la naturaleza de este culto, y tampoco es que cuenten mucho sobre ellos, y como es que tienen ese poder ,todo muy dejado a la imaginación y la interpretación de público.
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#Of the things I felt didn't fit it was a bit of Marlon's performance, and it's a shame because he was one of the most striking elements of this film, Isaiah doesn't feel as intimidating as it should, and sometimes it seemed almost parodic, I fully understand That the idea was to show him as someone unbalanced and that with those mood swings he felt threatening and terrifying, but sometimes he felt just outside the tone of the film, I don't know if he also played against him being associated with comedy roles, but for example Steve Carell has done Incredible roles with dramatic tones or even villanesco and you can differentiate it from its most comical characters. Another thing is that they stay well above their own story, they don't give so many details about what really happens in the Saviors, although Isaiah lets out some clues while He tells some stories to Cade, such as the Native Americans who were the best quarterbacks because he had to think of strategies to beat the other teams, but over the years they ended up being forgotten and converting images of the team's pets, the legend of the children Warriors and some other details warned by the doctor to Cade, who tried to warn him several times to run, everything feels quite subtle, so we don't know what is really happening, it's all a matter of fans who see football as a kind of religion, or really there is something more about natural, why always It seems to be more of Cade's mind playing a trick on him (due to his brain contusion) It is not until almost a third of the film where they reveal the nature of this cult to us, and it is not that they tell much about them, and how they have that power, everything very left to the imagination and The interpretation of the public.
#Pero aúnque la historia es sencilla creo que su punto fuerte es su estética, es una película bella de ver , es disfrutable, como si dijeras está toma está pensada para terminar en Tumblr o pinterest, y que mezcle tanta simbologías y referencias con algo tan humano o cercano a la realidad como un deporte ,el fútbol americano, se me hace bastante original , creo que quisieron intentan transmitir que tuvieron muchas cosas memorables ,y el guión no los ayudó mucho, para hacerle justicia a la bonita estética que lograron, incluso con los elementos medio "terroríficos " de los fanáticos, por ejemplo las escenas de la pelea debajo de la multitud en forma de ojo me pareció increíble , todo creando una ilusión de un coliseo y ellos luchando a muerte ,con luces rojas, y dos tipos mamadisimos ( jaja vamos eso tuvo que ser para una mirada femenina), jaja pero también es una escena super poderosa y llena de adrenalina.Otra cosa que ví que a muchos les disgusto fue la edición, pero fue de lo que más me gustó, como en ver de irse a lo súper explícito de las lesiones y sangre, se fueron a estas imágenes superpuestas de estilo rayos x, en dónde se ve claramente cada impacto que se recibe directamente en los huesos, lo que sirve aún mas para mostrar el nivel de violencia que pueden tener este tipo de deportes, las lesiones que podrían costarte la vida, La verdad no habia visto que usarán este tipo de recursos y me parece divertido y algo original, sobre todo cuando hay estudios que demuestran como este deporte (como muchos de deportes de contacto) podrían terminar desencadenando problemas cerebrales bastante graves años después y pueden llegarle a acabar en la muerte del jugador.
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****#But even though the story is simple, I think its strong point is its aesthetic, it is a beautiful film to see, it is enjoyable, as if you were saying this takes it is designed to end up on Tumblr or Pinterest, and that it mixes so many symbologies and references with something so Human or close to reality as a sport, American football seems quite original to me, I think they wanted to try to convey that they had many memorable things, and the script did not help them much, to do justice to the beautiful aesthetic they achieved, even with the middle elements "Terrorifics" of the fans, for example the scenes of the fight under the eye-shaped crowd seemed incredible to me, all creating an illusion of a coliseum and they fighting to the death, with red lights, and two very mastis (haha come on, that had to be for a look). feminine), haha but it is also a super powerful scene full of adrenaline. Another thing I saw that many liked was the edition, but it was what I liked the most, as if to go to the super explicit of the injuries and blood, they went to these images X-ray-style overlays, where each impact is clearly seen directly on the bones, which serves even more to show the level of violence that this type of sports can have, the injuries that could cost you your life, the truth is that I had not seen that they will use this type of resources and I find it funny and something Original, especially when there are studies that show how this sport (like many of contact sports) could end up triggering quite serious brain problems years later and can end up in the player's death.** .*
#Me gustó mucho Tyriq Withers, siento que supo llevar el protagónico y tener la presencia de una super estrella de fútbol americano, pero también puedes ver su melancolía, y el peso del sentir el sacrificio que ha hecho su familia por él, y como siente está necesidad de retribuirles, para Cade, el fútbol no es el porqué, lo principal es su familia, y me gustó mucho como eso se deja ver , que Cade vendiera su alma para cumplir el sueño de su padre ( quien probablemente fue manipulado por el culto desde el principio) no valía la pena , a demás que sabía que lo ponían en una posición de rehén teniendo siempre poder sobre él con su familia, algo que Isaiah recalca cuando le dice que no tiene que tener sentimientos para ser el GOAT. Ahora una cosa de esta película es que tiene algunas escenas extras ,pueden buscarlas en Youtube, que me parece que hubieran ayudado a construir muchísimo mejor la historia, aparte de que dejan el importantísimo día 7 "el día de la resurrección" ya que nos van contando los días de Cade en el complejo, y este día se queda fuera de la narración. También otra cosa genial fue la escena final alternativa ,que es donde Cade toma una decisión completamente diferente al final original y termina uniéndose a los Saviors , y vemos a un Isaiah desfigurado y enfermo, viendo ganar a Cade el campeonato mientras sufre al ver qué hay un nuevo GOAT y no es él.
La verdad no es una película súper buena, pero tampoco la considero mala, es bastante disfrutable, para mí que no tengo ni el mínimo interés en el fútbol americano, se me hizo interesante,como muestran el nivel de preparación al que se somenten los ateletas y la cantidad de sacrificios que tiene que hacer para llegar a donde están , creo que terminó debiendo algo de terror más intenso, pero disfrute de ver algo que parece una edición original ,con mucho sentido de la estética y tomas hermosas, le doy un 3,5 /5 ⭐, es una película palomera para ver un fin de semana y no la pasas mal.
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#I really liked Tyriq Withers, I feel like he knew how to take the leading role and have the presence of a super American football star, but you can also see his melancholy, and the weight of feeling the sacrifice that his family has made for him, and how he feels he feels that he needs to Retributing to them, for Cade, football is not why, the main thing is his family, and I really liked how that can be seen, that Cade sold his soul to fulfill his father's dream (who was probably manipulated by the cult from the beginning) was not worth it, In addition, he knew that they put him in a hostage position, always having power over him with his family, something that Isaiah emphasizes when he tells him that he does not have to have feelings to be the goat. Now one thing about this movie is that it has some extra scenes, they can look for them on YouTube, which I think would have helped to build the story much better, apart from the fact that they leave the very important day 7 "the day of the resurrection" since the days of Cade are telling us in the complex, and this day is left out of the narration. Also another great thing was the alternative final scene, which is where Cade makes a completely different decision to the original ending and ends up joining the Saviors, and we see a disfigured and sick Isaiah, watching Cade win over the championship while he suffers when he sees there is a new GOAT and not It's him.The truth is not a super good movie, but I don't consider it bad either, it's quite enjoyable, for me I don't have the slightest interest in American football, it seemed interesting to me, as the level of preparation at which the atletas are suffused and the number of sacrifices that It has to do to get where they are, I think it ended up owing some more intense terror, but enjoy seeing something that looks like an original edition, with a lot of sense of aesthetics and beautiful shots, I give it a 3.5 /5 ⭐, it is a pigeon film to see an end of week and don't have a bad time.
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