I enjoyed it but the ending just hurt the story. I feel as if it was best if he stayed far from the family, staying in the background. Or staying in Paraguay. He seemed to enjoy being with that lady, I would have liked to see if he took the role as the family man, becoming her husband. I thought they were going to make him be her boy's stepfather, replacing his own son. I feel as if there should have been a greater contrast. I think, anyway, he should have started a family, his wife should have stayed single, raising two children. Although that's more of a personal preference. I honestly would have enjoyed it far more if the children found out their father had been alive. He did technically abandon them although it was for a good reason. Ultimately, it is good enough to watch but it leaves you with a desire for far more.
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Sometimes our instincts might turn against us...!!!
PANDIAN12062131 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Rest in Peace provides plenty of suspense but leads to a predictable and slightly boring ending...The plot begins well giving us a perfect arthouse flick that has all ingredients to what we call as a world cinema...
As Sergio navigates a world of deceit and danger, the fine line between right and wrong becomes blurred, forcing viewers to question his actions and motives. He takes advantage of an awful bombing; he can disappear and is presumed dead, leaving his family to collect his life insurance...
There's no clear conflict or resolution, and the ending is rushed compared to the rest of the film. We watch and learn about his debts, his family, and his time in Uruguay, for him to then quickly be killed at the end. It's sloppy and unfulfilling...As he couldn't bear that his family is married to the man who he owed to pay the money... From this debt collecting comes the film's most compelling part: the threat of the Brenner. Brenner's character is strong, dominating and not to be trusted. So when his friendship with Sergio's wife grows, audiences have every right to be suspicious.
When Sergio is killed at the end, it's no surprise it's by Brenner... Overall the flick loses its momentum that was meant to hit the bang with plenty of awards at film festivals but the unnecessary twists spoils the mood of the film ...
As Sergio navigates a world of deceit and danger, the fine line between right and wrong becomes blurred, forcing viewers to question his actions and motives. He takes advantage of an awful bombing; he can disappear and is presumed dead, leaving his family to collect his life insurance...
There's no clear conflict or resolution, and the ending is rushed compared to the rest of the film. We watch and learn about his debts, his family, and his time in Uruguay, for him to then quickly be killed at the end. It's sloppy and unfulfilling...As he couldn't bear that his family is married to the man who he owed to pay the money... From this debt collecting comes the film's most compelling part: the threat of the Brenner. Brenner's character is strong, dominating and not to be trusted. So when his friendship with Sergio's wife grows, audiences have every right to be suspicious.
When Sergio is killed at the end, it's no surprise it's by Brenner... Overall the flick loses its momentum that was meant to hit the bang with plenty of awards at film festivals but the unnecessary twists spoils the mood of the film ...
Good movie
matheuscagide5 April 2024
Very good movie, with great twists during the movie.
At first I was surprised by the events that the main character was having to do to continue his life.
Again I was surprised but this time not much (kind of expected) in the middle of the movie I believe he took desperate attitudes, but it was due to the situation he got into, but.... He could have done better in other decisions he made!
Already finishing the movie, he tried to help himself and help the family, but... I can't say lol, but the end of the movie was "emotional", summing up a good movie in the category he is in. I just thought I could have told you better about my children's lives.
At first I was surprised by the events that the main character was having to do to continue his life.
Again I was surprised but this time not much (kind of expected) in the middle of the movie I believe he took desperate attitudes, but it was due to the situation he got into, but.... He could have done better in other decisions he made!
Already finishing the movie, he tried to help himself and help the family, but... I can't say lol, but the end of the movie was "emotional", summing up a good movie in the category he is in. I just thought I could have told you better about my children's lives.
Good drama
searchanddestroy-12 April 2024
Not really a thriller but a drama, convincing drama but, yes, rather unbelievable. However, acting and directing are good and let us forget many unlikely scenes and situations. I doubt this movie was ever released in movie theaters, or in only a few ones. I don't know any of the actors, and the production design, overall atmosphere, were quite good enough for my taste. The ending is also worth the watch, and justifies to endure the whole film. Not a Hollywood like plot, that's the most important. Too many non American pictures try to imitate the US fashion. This is a sad story, not a super hero tale.
Rather lame second half
KittyG2610 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I liked the first half of the movie, as the beleaguered hero quits his old life and starts afresh; this was well done, and you could sympathise with his motives for taking this way out.
But I think it began to run out of steam in the second half of the movie. I was hoping for some clever plotting when Sergio returned to his previous home to find out how his wife and children were doing, but nothing much happened, and the ending was a bit up in the air. I think there should definitely have been less focus on Sergio setting up his new life, and more time spent on what happened when he went back home.
I also didn't understand why he appeared to have aged about 30 years in the 15/16 years he'd been away, while both his wife and girlfriend looked exactly the same. Couldn't they have at least given these ladies different hairstyles or something, to age them a bit?
Entertaining movie, but could have been much better, in my opinion.
But I think it began to run out of steam in the second half of the movie. I was hoping for some clever plotting when Sergio returned to his previous home to find out how his wife and children were doing, but nothing much happened, and the ending was a bit up in the air. I think there should definitely have been less focus on Sergio setting up his new life, and more time spent on what happened when he went back home.
I also didn't understand why he appeared to have aged about 30 years in the 15/16 years he'd been away, while both his wife and girlfriend looked exactly the same. Couldn't they have at least given these ladies different hairstyles or something, to age them a bit?
Entertaining movie, but could have been much better, in my opinion.
Don't watch!
dimitrar-429055 April 2024
Lets start with the good parts...
Okay! I'm finished!
Now the bad parts : the movie has no sense at all! There is no reason watching it. The idea of the story is not bad but the execution in my opinion is terrible... You wait the whole movie for something to happen and during the last scene you wish it's not gonna be the last scene... and yet IT IS! The only hope that you have that this movie will give you something is gone right there on the spot, together with the endind titles. Nothing intresting at all.
I honestly feel bad for the time i spent watching this... Poor poor poor... Don't waste your time :)
Now the bad parts : the movie has no sense at all! There is no reason watching it. The idea of the story is not bad but the execution in my opinion is terrible... You wait the whole movie for something to happen and during the last scene you wish it's not gonna be the last scene... and yet IT IS! The only hope that you have that this movie will give you something is gone right there on the spot, together with the endind titles. Nothing intresting at all.
I honestly feel bad for the time i spent watching this... Poor poor poor... Don't waste your time :)
Boo
morganejohnson-6073430 March 2024
I don't recommend this, not even if you're bored and want to just turn something on. The whole time I kept thinking about how unrealistic the plot is. Not to mention frustrating because what was supposed to be the father sacrificing for the family, his actions in the movie were extremely egocentric. I couldn't get behind anything that he was doing... I have no idea who's the bad guy or good guy, or if there's even supposed to be any.
Literally no point to this film unless you want to feel annoyed.. Only reason it got stars is because I thought the production and etc were decent considering how bad the storyline is ..
Literally no point to this film unless you want to feel annoyed.. Only reason it got stars is because I thought the production and etc were decent considering how bad the storyline is ..
Stupid ending
bregund5 April 2024
If you think you're sitting through an emotional and spiritual odyssey with a satisfying conclusion, you'll be really disappointed. I'm just going to keep typing until I reach the character limit because this film has a very disappointing ending. I don't know why the main character made the choices he did, it's never explained. A very unsatisfying and lame ending that completely negates the main character's journey throughout the film. The ending didn't have to happen that way. Still haven't reached the character limit. Seventy more words to go, now there are forty-three, now there are sixteen, and done.
great movie, worth a watch!
vivancofrederick4 April 2024
I loved the plot, enticing, great plot. Most importantly the acting was superb. And best of all, the soundtrack. Whoever was in charge of the music deserves a raise. Hey, maybe music/ soundtrack isn't as important for you as it is for me... but if it is, and you like to hear some retro classics, definitely worth a watch! I am not a fan of spoilers, But this movie has it all, suspense, thriller, drama/romance and action. Part of me, wishes it was longer, but I also feel it was a beautiful ending, in my personal opinion.
Again, I especially loved the music/soundtrack and plot. Grab some popcorn and make it a movie night!
Again, I especially loved the music/soundtrack and plot. Grab some popcorn and make it a movie night!
Unbelivable plot
colarusso-129 March 2024
Taking advantage of the historical fact of the attack on AMIA (July 1994), the plot becomes a parade of unlikely things, something that no one would believe. Furthermore, there is an annoying stereotype in the main character's children that bothered me a lot. Do not waste your time. Completely unbelievable plot and unconvincing performances. In short, a rare mediocre Argentine film where the Jewish community is characterized as materialistic and enjoys showing off. And to make things worse, a friendly dog appears whose fate will remain unknown. The passage of time inhabits the things little explained in the film.
good idea, bad execution
matibuffi13 April 2024
It is one of the few Argentine films that is well directed explaining the plot, the outcome of the plot takes you very well and at the same time makes you understand the extreme decision that the protagonist made.
I think that the film fails to take advantage of the opportunity it has to play with the plot, make the suspense feel and at no point does it allow us to ask ourselves, what is going to happen now? He delves deeper into the plot in situations that are not so important and when he really has the opportunity to play with the audience, I think he makes the easier decision.
Good point: the actors stand out quite well.
I think that the film fails to take advantage of the opportunity it has to play with the plot, make the suspense feel and at no point does it allow us to ask ourselves, what is going to happen now? He delves deeper into the plot in situations that are not so important and when he really has the opportunity to play with the audience, I think he makes the easier decision.
Good point: the actors stand out quite well.
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