The Son

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Luis M. D ‘El Hijo' cuenta con una buena dirección, excelentes actuaciones, una buena ambientación y una narración bastante fluida que atrapa rápidamente al espectador. Sin embargo el final–que no voy a contar aquí por razones obvias–merece un comentario especial. Lo primero que sentí al ver ese final es una cierta decepción, un cierto "no puede ser" porque ese final rompe la delicada ambigüedad que mantenía la narración hasta ese momento sobre que versión de los hechos debíamos creer. El final, tal como está presentado, deja espacio para una sola interpretación de los hechos y esa interpretación no me parece que sea la mejor. No he leído el libro en el que está basada la película pero entiendo que el director es siempre el único responsable de los aciertos y errores de su obra. Y con esto no quiero decir que la película sea mala. El balance es siempre positivo – de hecho las actuaciones son muy buenas– pero creo que el final no es, a mi entender, el mejor. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Ken R This production has its unfair share of predictable criticisms, but most of them show a shallow interpretation. As if this hugely complex theme can be summed up by superficial observances. It's impossible to put everyone in a box, with a neat label when we all have such different experiences of growing to maturity. This story, no matter how it's analyzed, is head and shoulders above so many of the last two years' offerings. Sincere performances by all carry it through any possible shaky situations, with heartrendingly accurate interpretations - regardless of perhaps a little manipulation (that is, if it can even be called that...?) Is it perhaps too slick for certain critics to take seriously (might this be part of it for some?) While it could be a theme some people might choose not to see, perhaps more should see it. There are certain sequences so painstakingly played that it looks as if they might fall over, but these professional performers carry the emotional impact to powerful effect. Young Australian performer Zen McGrath is impressive in the difficult role of the son struggling with depression. For some members of the cast, this will be the second phase in their screen careers, but they prove totally up for it. And when in the hands of a master writer/director like Florien Zeller (The Father ‘17), not a great deal can go too far wrong. Award-winning British cinematographer Ben Smithard (Goodbye Christopher Robin '17) is at hand to create the dazzling imagery, with veteran Hans Zimmer (The Lion King) adding the effective music score. If nit-picking, I might wonder if the visual device featuring the washing machine fully worked (?) Otherwise, a moving and professional experience. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Deparis F Movie was on to something but the ending was the worse I've seen in a very long time! I highly wouldn't recommend this movie if your about good endings because this one is not it whatsoever. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member The audience joins the husband in feeling alienated, unbelieving, and desperate in this well-acted and well-directed little gem. I went into this film knowing nothing more than the title so I give nothing away. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is I would have liked a little more time spent on the nuances in the separation that took place rather than just the couple of hints. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Es, pues, una caricatura de lo que muchos padres sufren, pero no se habla al respecto. Excelente Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member needs more details but fantastic film Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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