Review of Kamikaze

Kamikaze (II) (2014)
6/10
The charming and attractive as well as dramatic relationships among several passengers who are stranded at a remote Russian hotel
17 July 2020
This Dramedy : comedy and drama concerning some unhappy passengers in a tumultuous trip taking place from Moscow to Madrid , but a storm forces a change the plans of the motley group of tourists . Slastan (Alex Garcia) is aboard the air journey from Karadjistan , he is willing to blow himself up the Moscow plane bound for Madrid , but his scheme is complicated when , due to a snowstorm , as the flight is delayed . Staying lost in a far hotel in the middle of Russia , as the terrorist will have to live with the 332 people whom he will murder when the storm ceases , which prevents him from going on his mission . These are the following ones : a widow mistress (Carmen Machi) -whose Russian husband newly died- , her children and who falls for a sympathetic Argentinean man (Eduardo Garcia) , a young marriage (Leticia Dolera , Ivan Massagué) and a beautiful young called Nancy (Verónica Echegui) , among others . Slastan meets , talks and befriends his future victims and starts to wonder if suicide and destroy the lives of all these innocent people is actually right and just.

Agreeable , fun comedy with some dramatic elements including brief character studio regarding a few unfortunate roles need for love who hold special peculiarities , and adding a heart-breaking ending . It contains mirth but also sadness , light humor , sensitive relation -on a plane and at hotel- among likeable roles , laughters , and spectacular final with a large plane on the tracks . Well portrayed characters , outstanding the nice acting by Alex Garcia as Slastan, a Karadjistan man finally reconciling with humanity. As well as an enjoyable relationship between Slatan/Álex García who is willing to immolate himself and Nancy/Veronica Echegui that will rescue Slatan and herself from their thunderous past lives . Both of whom ultimately will find love , understanding and friendship among them and the kind passengers .

Colorfully photographed by Miguel Amodeo , deemed to be one of the best Spanish cameramen , including : De tu ventana a la mía, La Novia , La habitación de Fermat , La Llamada . Being shot on several locations as Aeródromo de Casarrubios, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha , Llanos del Hospital, Huesca, Aragón, and Benasque, Huesca, Aragón. Plus , an emotive and atmospheric musical score by Manel Santiesteban. The motion picture was lively made by Alex Pina who has only directed three movies : Los hombres de Paco TV Series , Los Serrano series and Kamikaze . However , being one of the most notorious TV writers/producers including White Lines , El Barco , Periodistas , Los Serrano , Vis a Vis , and especially the popular TV blockbuster Money Heist or La casa de Papel . This Kamikaze had some awards and nominations as Asecan : Nominee Award Best Cinematography Migue Amoedo and Málaga Spanish Film Festival 2014 Nominee Golden Biznaga Best Film : Álex Pina. Rating : 6/10 . Passable and acceptable.
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