One of the good things about having low expectations is that you can be surprised more easily. That’s what happened to me with this movie, as I wasn’t expecting much and surprise-surprise this movie is above average and quite entertaining.Let me start by saying that Radio Corazón is a real radio show in Chile where radio listeners call to share their stories with other listeners. The movie tells three stories based on real calls that the radio show had. Perhaps because is based in real life stories is what makes this movie different and I ended up liking it quite a bit.
The first story is called Iniciación (Initiation) and tells about three high school girls that make a pact to lose their virginity before their 18 years old birthday. The segment is silly, funny and you will laugh with story and the unexpected end.
The second story is called Mi Nuera (My Daughter in Law) and tells the most unusual coming out of the closet I have seen with a mother that falls for the fiancée of her son. This segment is more serious with acting that is on the bad side, which makes it even more melodramatic; but still it was very interesting to see what they showed. Also you have an attractive actress playing the Argentinean fiancée. Do not expect much characters development, as it is just a short story; but gee, this could be a nice long story for a new movie where they can show more of “how it happened” and also “what happened” after the end of the segment. Still with my wild imagination I easily filled all the gaps. This is a must be seen for many that read this blog.
The third and last story is called Cuento de Hadas (Fairy Tale) and is sad with a happy ending. With the best style of telenovelas (soap operas) tells about a very wealthy family (owners of vineyards so you will see very nice vineyards landscapes) where the mother has a terminal illness and helps the husband to continue their family after she dies.
The movie as a movie is not that bad with good production values, but do not expect much. What I find outstanding is that in Chile there is a popular and very successful radio show where you can call and tell stories like these and who knows how many other stories program listeners have listen to and that are potentially interesting for moving them into the big screen. I could easily watch more stories like the ones I saw.
I do recommend this movie for the second story, but have to admit that I enjoyed a lot more than I imagined the other two stories.
Enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteIf you liked this movie, you should see the first one
El Chacotero Sentimental
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221063
the name differences is due to Rumpi, the DJ worked first on Rock&Pop radio, in which the show was called El Chacotero Sentimental, from 14PM to 16PM every single radio was turned on the 94.1FM The show lasted at least 5 years before Roberto Artiagoitia (El Rumpi) thught that it was enough.
This movie was a blaster for mor than a month, and the first big screen success of the "new chilean cinema"
The people and critics agree not only on this movie, but also on the Radio Corazon, that the only problem of both was that they put the best story at the beggining...
If you are interested, try and check this other films
FUGA
A kid goes insane after watching the killing and rapping of her big sister. Later he creates a piece that will drive him even more crazy, and finally dissapear. An artless argentinian pianist searchs for this once only played composition, while trying to complete the missing pieces for his own. And finding out really what happened on the composer's life
http://www.fabula.cl/index_esp.html
MACHUCA
Story that portrays the time of the September 11 1973's coup on Salvador Allende's socialist republic, through the eyes of two kids coming from different social status.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machuca
a Must See
Best Wishes!
I thank you for your movie suggestions and I'm looking forward to see especially Machuca about the first 9/11... but I'll try to see all. Sometimes is very hard to find information about movies from Latin America and I know that there is good cinema around this area of the world.
ReplyDeleteHope you continue to enjoy the blog and sharing your opinions.:)