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Reviews
Blue Beetle (2023)
Good entertainment
The film, although it didn't significantly impact my life, fulfills the role of entertainment well. During the exhibition, there were no moments of deep reflection that changed my perspective on life, but that is not necessarily a negative thing. It was a great option to relax on a Sunday night, fulfilling its mission of providing entertainment.
The performances were well executed, although some characters were not fully explored, showing a certain rush in presenting certain plot points. However, this aspect did not detract from the entertainment experience.
As a Brazilian, I highlight the performance of actress Bruna Marquezine. She didn't compromise the film in any way and fulfilled her role well, which wasn't a basic role of a girl being saved by the hero. She had her moment.
Sex Education (2019)
Yes, it is possible to talk about difficult topics in a sensitive way
This series is one of the best I've ever watched, standing out for the ability of the direction, production, script team and cast to approach delicate and complex themes in a natural and sensitive way. The plot explores issues related to human sexuality, puberty problems and the complexities surrounding our bodies and images. By interweaving subplots into the main drama, the series highlights how sexuality influences our interactions and perceptions of the world. However, the fourth season presented challenges such as the loss of actors and a limited budget, resulting in a rushed conclusion to avoid cancellation. Therefore, unfortunately the fourth and final season was the weakest of all.
Despite the setbacks in the last season, the ending, although controversial for some, was acceptable (in my opinion). I believe that the plot evolved naturally towards this outcome, providing a more real and believable conclusion than the cliché "(...) and they lived happily ever after".
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
An interesting story
The series is a fascinating homage to the tales of Edgar Allan Poe, with each episode dedicated to a specific tale, including a reference to "The Fall of the House of Usher." Directed by Mike Flanagan, known for his horror works, the plot presents independent but skillfully connected stories, exploring addictions such as lust, drugs and control. The main reflection addresses the human search for power, highlighting how it often revolves around money and the extremes to which people go in this search.
The plot involves the children of a wealthy patriarch of the Usher family, whose addictions reflect internal emptiness and the absence of a loving father/mother figure. Even with abundant financial resources, the inevitability of death permeates the story, reminding us that, regardless of social status, political or economic power, everyone is subject to this inexorable destiny.
Despite my lack of theoretical knowledge about cinema, the series engaged me with a captivating plot, provoking emotions and without presenting significant flaws in the outcome. I highlight the excellent performances of the actors and actresses chosen by Flanagan, who in general are always the same.
Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)
It's not what you expect I'm sure
I expected a way more terror. The central theme is interesting, but the whole marketing about this being a terror film it's a fake. When the movie finished I was disappointed.
The supernatural aspects in the movie is just superficial and only happens on the second act. So, if you are going to see the movie hopping to see some jump scares, well, I'm sorry. You will not get this.
As a positive point about the trama, is the fact that King (author) uses the smartphone as a way to communicate with the dead. Definitely, it's different from the classics. And other thing that a liked was the insight (filosofical discuss) that the Mr. Harrigan speeched about the "future" of humankind with smartphones (sounded like a criticism and I agree with him).