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The story explores the thin line between science and religion through the strange events surrounding a boy named Martín Márquez.
This boy, whose mother died in an accident caused by him, becomes the epicentre of a series of misfortunes that affect all those around him who are afraid of his presence.
Martín is a gifted child, talented on the violin and with a reading ability beyond his years.
His father, Nicolas Marquez, played by Eduardo Noriega, decides to hire Victoria (Amber Heard), an American psychiatrist, believing her to be a man.
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When Nicolás realises his mistake, he is initially reluctant to have his son treated by a doctor who adheres strictly to scientific theories, and who, to complicate matters further, is a woman in a Latin American context that still feels left behind.
From this point on, the connection between the psychiatrist and the child becomes one of the few highlights of a narrative that lacks charisma in its characters.
Despite this, the film manages to effectively portray the brutality and ignorance of 19th century society, especially in remote regions.
Heard's character is well developed, but her presence in the film feels ephemeral and superficial. Her denial of God is a central point that resonates throughout the story, but she seems to reject faith without real reflection, despite the extraordinary experiences she is having.
The opposition between faith and science, or atheism, becomes the real undercurrent of this film. Eduardo Noriega gives an adequate performance, although he does not particularly stand out.
For her part, Amber Heard makes a remarkable effort, especially in comparison to her previous work, as her character faces considerable suffering.
However, the environment around her is too superficial, which affects her romance, her ideas and her connection with others, resulting in a lack of effectiveness in her development.
One of the highlights of the film is undoubtedly Lorenzo McGovern, who plays a boy who could have stepped out of ‘The Omen’. His serious expression and eyes that seem to scream ‘I am possessed’ from the very first scene bring an eerie atmosphere to the story.
The script, on the other hand, feels limited and could have incorporated many more elements to enrich the story.
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