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I just love it when the European or American media portraits the Cuban regime in a manner other than the people-starving, human-rights-violating, freedom-of-expression-oppressing dictatorship they really are!
Take an ignorant writer/director, half-a-dozen spoon-full of lies, some really wonderful communist-loving actors, mix it all together and this is what you get. Dictatorships are notoriously good at manipulating the media, especially ignorant directors. Just remember Mr. Director -- They only show you what they want you to see. 'The Interview' portrayed this example in a beautifully satirical manner.
And ask yourself this question -- if the Cuban regime is such a perfect system, then why are Cubans risking their lives in the shark-infested high seas in homemade inflatable rafts? Abandoning the island like rats leaving a sinking ship? For fun, I guess?
Other than that, the film is wonderful. I personally recommend the director abandon the European union and go live in Cuba like the rest of the folk who were born on the island.
Signed
Take an ignorant writer/director, half-a-dozen spoon-full of lies, some really wonderful communist-loving actors, mix it all together and this is what you get. Dictatorships are notoriously good at manipulating the media, especially ignorant directors. Just remember Mr. Director -- They only show you what they want you to see. 'The Interview' portrayed this example in a beautifully satirical manner.
And ask yourself this question -- if the Cuban regime is such a perfect system, then why are Cubans risking their lives in the shark-infested high seas in homemade inflatable rafts? Abandoning the island like rats leaving a sinking ship? For fun, I guess?
Other than that, the film is wonderful. I personally recommend the director abandon the European union and go live in Cuba like the rest of the folk who were born on the island.
Signed
- a Cuban expat living in Miami.
This is a professional production with a healthy budget. The music, cinematography, acting -- production-wise, everything is top notch! BUT...and that's a big but, the script! Oh, man, that's script is HORRIBLE!!!!! It's original, and for that I gave the movie a 4 instead of a 2, but the characters act in completely unrealistic ways and most of the scenarios are completely unbelievable.
The movie started fairly well, but by the time the main character gets to the old man's cabin it's all gone to hell. The rest of the thing is an unholy mess! Original idea killed by a piss poor attempt at screenwriting! Bummer!
The movie started fairly well, but by the time the main character gets to the old man's cabin it's all gone to hell. The rest of the thing is an unholy mess! Original idea killed by a piss poor attempt at screenwriting! Bummer!
My particular cup of tea are supernatural horror and mystery thrillers. This is the kind of film that you have to go into knowing as little as possible and it will blow your mind. So, don't read any more reviews because one word will spoil it for you. This mystery film is spectacularly good. It will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout and you will want to watch it more than once. It is a complex mystery, so you do need to stay sharp; otherwise, you won't understand what's happening. If you like puzzles and brain teasers, you'll love this. Trust me, everything ties up beautifully. If you like gore and mindless violence, move on. This one isn't for you.