Awareness

The Spaniards, sci-fi and a very original and imaginative plot - it sounds promising. In many details and scenes, this film is quite entertaining and captivating, but as a whole it doesn't always quite hold together and it's a bit of a clunker. The actors are fine, the main boy in particular is a new face and a proper freak, the idea of inserting visions and controlling behaviour is brilliant and its inventiveness at many points is impressive, and this whole playing with the viewer on what is and isn't real amused me. Even though it's not as good as I had hoped in the end, mainly due to the mediocre action and not-so-intense suspense, I'm actually satisfied and can call the film a good addition and a breath of fresh air to the genre. It deserves a stronger three stars in the end and for all those who like this type of stuff, it's an obvious choice, as not many films like this are being made nowadays... (09.11.2023)

A pleasant Spanish surprise. The film has a very original premise. The protagonist is a Projector, he has the ability to create illusions in the minds of others and it's very original. His father is also a likeable Berlin from Money Heist and he has a nice friend, Maria Pedraza (coincidentally the teen hostage from Money Heist, who then grew up to be a proper babe). A secret agent agency is after them and another Projector appears on the scene. It's very well paced, there's a lot of action (the fights are very stiff and have a lighter Matrix feel to them, so I'm not too put off by them), but I liked the well dosed twists and turns, and overall, thanks to the novel premise, it's an interesting film that got my attention. Fine for me and pleased with the playful and cool ideas (the spider illusion!). This needs an American remake with a proper A-list budget. 7/10. (07.02.2024)