[Esp/ Eng] Review de Choose or Die
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Conocida en Latinoamérica como Elige o Muere, es una película de terror, suspenso y gore. Dirigida por Toby Meakins, protagonizada por Lola Evans y Asa Butterfield. Su estreno inicial fue el 15 de abril de 2022.
Contexto
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Un par de amigos con conocimiento de informática y programación encuentran un viejo juego de terror. Un videojuego ochentero de ordenador, el cual, propone recomenzar con mucho dinero a la persona que lo complete, Kayla, quien tiene muchos problemas económicos, ve el esto como la oportunidad perfecta para salir de todas sus deudas. Sin embargo, el juego es mucho mas de lo que parece a simple vista. Ahora esta chica deberá enfrentar decisiones que alteran la realidad, su difícil pasado y una maldición que rodea el juego.
Análisis y Opinión
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Esta película desde hace unas semanas la quería ver y por fin se me dio la oportunidad, así que no dude en hacerlo. En general me gusto, tiene detalles que atraen además la premisa es ciertamente carismática.
No lo voy a negar una de las razones querer verme la película fue por la participación de Asa Butterfield, ya lo he visto en otras series y películas, me parece un buen actor, aunque en este filme no tiene tanta relevancia, lo que no es del todo triste pero me decepciono.
Nuestras protagonista principal es Kayla, una chica con un pasado traumático y una situación familiar, y económica extremadamente mala. Hace años su hermano pequeño murió bajo su cuidado, esto llevo a que su familia se fragmentara. Su madre incapaz de enfrentar la muerte de su pequeño, se lanzo al abandono y Kayla, llena de culpa, tuvo que dejar la universidad y hacerse cargo de todo en el hogar. Este juego es mas que una oportunidad para ella, representa un futuro, pues con este no solo resolverá sus problemas económicos también le brindara ayuda profesional a su madre y terminara la universidad, es decir, su motivación no es meramente egoísta, solo quiere tomar el control de su vida. Lo que no espera es que las cosas no serán tan fáciles.
Me encanta que durante la historia nuestras protagonista tenga que enfrentar su pasado y a la culpa que la persigue, incluso revivir en momento en que fallo, para ella esto es muy liberador pues le permite avanzar. Todo el juego consiste en niveles que tendrá que superar para poder enfrentar al jefe final, cada uno de ellos, representa un trauma que irán aumentando de intensidad al ir subiendo. Lo cual es fascinante pues la prepara para obtener la recompensa que la maldición ofrece, algo mas valioso que el dinero, los códigos para beneficiarte de esta, después de todo esto es un juego, macabro, pero un juego al fin.
Durante gran parte de la historia no deje de pensar en Bandersnatch, la película de Black Mirror, si lo analizamos tiene mucho parecido con ese mundo, los símbolos, la música, la estética, una posible critica a la tecnología y la interacción entre el juego y sus jugadores, no estoy muy segura, pero si alguien me dijera que este filme pertenece a universo de Black Mirror no me parecería imposible, claro no seria parte de mis capítulos favoritos. Sin embargo, tendría sentido.
Creo que lo que me gusto mas de la película es su estética junto con su banda sonora. Los símbolos, juegan un papel importante en toda la película por ello están incluidos en muchos detalles de la historia, como la forma de los edificios, esto me parece ingenioso, porque ayuda a sugestionar al publico incluso desde antes de la revelación. La dupla del verde y el negro, para representar el juego me encanto, ya muchas producciones nos metieron a la cabeza que esos colores representan códigos de programación, y esta mantiene la tradición. La música de verdad ayuda, de cierta manera la protagonista esta dentro de un juego, y usar una temática de juegos ochenteros en la banda sonora es lógico y atractivo.
El final, me gusto en especial porque no hay una entidad demoniaca controlando todo, claro, es una maldición pero son elementos distintos, además, otra razón es que no me lo esperaba, tenia la firme creencia que no sobreviviría al conjuro, aunque si a la pelea con el jefe, y que ella ganara poderes es un bono interesante. Todo parece que habrá una segunda parte que no dudare en ver.
En conclusión, si recomiendo la película es interesante. La describiría como un terror ligero pero entretenido, es buena para una tarde de fin de semana, además si te gusta Black Mirror, esta película la recuerda lo suficiente.
[Esp/Eng] Review of Choose or Die.
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Known in Latin America as Choose or Die, it is a horror, suspense and gore film. Directed by Toby Meakins, starring Lola Evans and Asa Butterfield. Its initial release date was April 15, 2022.
Context
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A couple of computer and programming savvy friends find an old horror game. An eighties computer video game, which, proposes to restart with a lot of money to the person who completes it, Kayla, who has many economic problems, sees this as the perfect opportunity to get out of all his debts. However, the game is much more than it seems at first glance. Now this girl must face reality-altering decisions, her difficult past and a curse that surrounds the game.
Analysis and Opinion
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This movie for a few weeks I wanted to see and finally I was given the opportunity, so I did not hesitate to do so. Overall I liked it, it has details that appeal plus the premise is certainly charismatic.
I will not deny it, one of the reasons I wanted to see the movie was because of the participation of Asa Butterfield, I have already seen him in other series and movies, I think he is a good actor, although in this film he does not have so much relevance, which is not entirely sad but I was disappointed.
Our main protagonist is Kayla, a girl with a traumatic past and an extremely bad family and economic situation. Years ago her younger brother died under her care, which led to the fragmentation of her family. Her mother, unable to cope with the death of her little boy, threw herself into abandonment and Kayla, full of guilt, had to drop out of college and take charge of everything at home. This game is more than an opportunity for her, it represents a future, because with this game she will not only solve her economic problems, she will also provide professional help to her mother and finish college, that is, her motivation is not merely selfish, she just wants to take control of her life. What she doesn't expect is that things won't be so easy.
I love that during the story our protagonist has to face her past and the guilt that haunts her, even reliving the moment in which she failed, for her this is very liberating because it allows her to move forward. The entire game consists of levels that she will have to overcome in order to face the final boss, each one of them represents a trauma that will increase in intensity as she goes up. Which is fascinating because it prepares you to get the reward that the curse offers, something more valuable than money, the codes to benefit from this, after all this is a game, macabre, but a game at last.
During much of the story I kept thinking about Bandersnatch, the Black Mirror movie, if we analyze it has much resemblance to that world, symbols, music, aesthetics, a possible criticism of technology and the interaction between the game and its players, I'm not sure, but if someone told me that this film belongs to Black Mirror universe would not seem impossible to me, of course it would not be part of my favorite chapters. However, it would make sense.
I think what I liked most about the film is its aesthetics along with its soundtrack. The symbols play an important role in the whole movie, that's why they are included in many details of the story, like the shape of the buildings, this seems ingenious to me, because it helps to suggest the audience even before the revelation. The duo of green and black, to represent the game I love, and many productions have already put in our heads that these colors represent programming codes, and this one keeps the tradition. The music really helps, in a way the protagonist is inside a game, and using an eighties game theme in the soundtrack is logical and attractive.
The ending, I especially liked it because there is no demonic entity controlling everything, sure, it's a curse but they are different elements, also, another reason is that I didn't expect it, I had the firm belief that she wouldn't survive the spell, although she would survive the fight with the boss, and that she gained powers is an interesting bonus. It all looks like there will be a sequel that I won't hesitate to watch.
In conclusion, if I recommend the movie it is interesting. I would describe it as a light but entertaining horror, it's good for a weekend afternoon, plus if you like Black Mirror, this movie reminds you enough of it.
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Hey there,
I saw this movie only halfway because I got uninterested at some point. It caught my eye because I saw Asa Butterfield but I didn't think it was that great. I think I lost interest when they started to explain what was happening and those tapes were coming out of Asa's mouth. From your review though, it sounds like the movie turned out to be good in the end. A couple of other people have also said that it's not half bad. I guess I judged the movie to quickly.
Thanks for this review. I guess I'll go back and complete this movie!
I do not think it is a marvel but it is interesting. Thanks for commenting !
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No opino que sea una maravilla pero es interesante. Gracias por comentar !
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I found this film to be very flawed although it was an interesting concept. In the end I think they could have done it a number of different ways to make it more plausible. The whole idea that the game can find you and control the physical world including people that aren't actually involved in the game was a bit too far-fetched for me.
Also the way that Kayla and her friend are so casual about the game that they actually forget that a round is coming up is just silly. She literally saw someone kill themselves because of the game the night before and oh, I guess I just lost track of time!
You're right, it fails in many aspects, especially because it's not very serious about itself, and of course its premise is interesting and could have led to something better. However, I think its intention was to create a lighter horror, as to pass the time, it's one of those movies not to give them too much thought.
Thanks for commenting!
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Tienes razón, ella peca en muchos aspectos, especialmente porque no es muy seria consigo misma, y claro su premisa es interesante y pudo conducir ha algo mejor. Sin embargo, pienso que su intención fue crear un terror mas ligero, como para pasar el rato, es de estas peliculas para no darles muchas vueltas.
Gracias por comentar!