The Secret in Their Eyes

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Fiorella G El secreto de sus ojos is one of the most complete films I’ve ever seen. Every element, the performances, the cinematography, the structure, the direction, is done with precision and heart. It’s not about figuring out who committed the crime, we find that out early. The real story is what that crime leaves behind, how it shapes lives, reveals the flaws in the system, and refuses to be forgotten. The film moves between two timelines, the mid 1970s and the 1990s, and this structure does more than just move the plot forward. It highlights the scars left by Argentina’s dictatorship, a justice system rotting from the inside, the city neglected. Then in the ’90s, everything looks cleaner, more “put together,” but the emotional wounds and unresolved trauma remain under the surface. That contrast is part of what makes the story so powerful. Ricardo Darín gives one of his best performances as Benjamín, a man stuck in time, haunted by the case and the woman he never had the courage to love. And then there’s Guillermo Francella, who completely steals the show. His character brings warmth, humor, and unexpected depth. The soccer monologue is one of the best monologues I have ever seen in my life. His emotional timing is impeccable; his best acting so far. The visual storytelling is just as strong. The use of red throughout the film, love, death, obsession, is subtle but caught your eye. The camera knows when to hold back and when to go all in. The pacing is deliberate, but never slow. And when the final twist hits, it hits hard. It’s unexpected and it lands with a quiet punch to the gut. Easily one of the best plot twists I’ve seen in any movie. This is more than a thriller. It’s a love story, a political commentary, and a character study, all wrapped into one. It’s thoughtful, gripping, and emotionally brutal in the best way. And please, don’t confuse this with the American remake which doesn't even compare. Rating: 5/5 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/25 Full Review Allison N Honestly, I expected more from a movie with this high rating. (Spoiler ahead) What I understand is that, in the end, Irene and Benjamin no longer want to live empty lives. They begin to acknowledge their feelings and potentially get together. Benjamin knows very well that he still loves her, yet he chose to marry someone else and ended up in a failed marriage. Meanwhile, Irene’s family remains perfectly fine by the end of the movie. This implies that their buried love ultimately caused pain for both of their families, particularly for their spouses and children. However, the film portrays their love as enduring and full of longing, rather than highlighting the harm it caused. Romanticizing infidelity is so wrong. That one star is for the friendship with Pablo and the husband's love. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review ibraham o the story the romance and the ending is just perfect Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Jerod S For a mystery to have this much depth is rare. Love, friendship, jealousy, revenge, loyalty - all centered around a gruesome murder. Worth the subtitles. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/25/25 Full Review Fer S Good movie with great acting and interesting plot. It gets painfully slow though. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Alexsander F Mais um belíssimo filme argentino que faz jus a fama, é um desses filmes que a gente quer que nunca acabe. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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