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‘Wish‘, a Mexican film that comes to Netflix After a brief theatrical run, it marks the debut of Teresa Simone as director. The director builds the story around the seeming perfection of an aristocratic family. Script signed Julia Cardamone th Vanessa Miklosplace Luceroa successful lawyer finds himself at the center of a whirlwind when he meets Matthiasa young swimming coach whom her husband hires for the family sports club. What meets the eye erotic thriller conventionality ultimately becomes a reflection of the cracks in the marriage and the fragility of appearances. Desire acts as a trigger that reveals emotional disconnection between Lucero th Fernandoa two-decade marriage in which intimacy faded and silence took its place. Simone offers a staging that privileges the wide, cold spaces of the family home, reflecting the distance between the characters. The photograph emphasizes this feeling of emptiness with bluish tones that contrast with the warmth of the forbidden encounters.
Double life Lucero forms the basis of the plot, since he finds in Matthias escape from family routine. However, the narrative avoids easy moral judgment. The film shows how the lack of eroticism in marriage, far from being a whim, is a flaw that undermines the foundations of a relationship. This approach gives a more complex dimension to character Ludwik Paleta. Her performance carries much of the narrative weight, showing a woman oscillating between guilt and the need to feel alive. The script ultimately weakens this tension by introducing too many twists and turns that distract from the main conflict. For its part, character Matthiasembodied Oscar Casasworks as a mirror of failures and unfulfilled aspirations. His Olympic background and addiction issues add layers to his role, although his plot is clouded by decisions Lucero. Turning on a teenage daughter Vivianawho is also attracted to the coach, introduces an element of generational rivalry that is barely touched upon in the film. This subplot remains in the background and could have complicated the family plot.
Simone demonstrates technical prowess in managing time and building atmosphere, but the story suffers from a certain inability to maintain tone between intimate drama And suspense thriller. The film moves between scenes of raw passion and moments of legal tension, especially when divorce and child custody come into play. This back and forth causes the story to lose momentum in the final stretch. Character Leonardo Ortizgrisa man facing the loss of his property and contact with his children after cheating provides one of the most interesting storylines. This makes us think about justice and the use of children as an instrument of punishment during separation. However, this subplot is abruptly integrated into the main core, as if the writers wanted to cover too many topics without developing any of them with the necessary detail. The film also talks about impunity and economic power in Mexicoshowing how certain social circles can manipulate the truth and cover up crimes. This social critique resonates strongly in the current context of the country. This aspect, while present, is obscured by the emphasis on the secret romance and misses the opportunity to turn the film into a more poignant portrait of structural inequality.
The supporting cast does their part, although none of the characters manage to escape their assigned archetype. The lack of nuance prevents the viewer from making a real connection to his motivations. Husband Luceroperformed Jose Maria Yazpikrepresents a successful but emotionally distant businessman whose initiative to hire Matthias rekindling their marriage is ironic and contradictory. The chemistry between the main characters is evident in general scenes, but the script doesn’t delve into aspects that could lead to Lucero risking everything for a man she barely knows beyond sexual frustration. The denouement with its inevitable tragic turn is predicted from the first minutes thanks to the opening scene, which shows blood in a puddle. This circular structure reduces tension in a story that already suffers from surprises. Despite this, the film maintains a brisk pace that makes it easy to watch, and the 98-minute running time keeps things interesting. An astute viewer will guess the turns of events in advance. Production responsible for Studiodemonstrates a level of quality in costume and location design that enhances the image of the protagonist’s family’s wealth, providing an effective contrast to the moral squalor lurking behind closed doors.
‘Wish‘is part of the tradition mexican cinema which depicts the elites with their contradictions and secrets. His attention to erotic melodrama This distances him from works that have been able to more successfully analyze this universe. The film touches on issues such as infidelity, lack of communication in couples, and female desire in midlife, but it approaches them from a superficial perspective, prioritizing visual impact over psychological analysis. The sex scenes are aesthetically designed and serve their purpose of creating tension, although at times they are more of a commercial resource than a narrative tool in service of the characters. The soundtrack, with its chords of tension and sensuality, accompanies without highlighting. The publication gives preference to linear editing, which makes it easier to follow the plot, but reduces the dynamism of the moments of greatest tension. ‘Wishworks as an entertaining product that satisfies those looking for passion and mystery, although it remains halfway between thriller And the drama is familiar failing to stand out in any genre. Career Simone It starts off on the right foot, although there is a sense that its vision could have revealed more of itself with a bolder script and characters less constrained by the roles they play. Although the premiere Netflix While ensuring a wide audience, the film can’t shake the feeling of a missed opportunity, remaining on the surface of controversy that deserves a riskier approach.
Review prepared Mario Lozano