The Laws of the Border

I’m right on the edge between three and four stars. I could certainly write plenty of superlatives about The Laws of the Border. The creators captured the '70s atmosphere perfectly, making it feel incredibly authentic! The characters are also quite endearing, whether it’s the main protagonist or the beautiful and seductive Tere. The series even offers some intense moments, including naturalistic shootouts! However, I found a minor issue with the script. While it’s not inherently bad, I was expecting something more in the second half—something shocking. The expected moment did arrive, but unfortunately, only at the very end (which is a significant drawback for me). On the other hand, the soundtrack is definitely "exclusive merchandise." So yes, I’ll give it only three stars, but I can still recommend it with a clear conscience. This stylish Spanish film will surely find its audience. For me, it’s a 7/10. (12/06/2021)

A film that does an amazing job of transporting you to Spain in the seventies. Yeah, it could easily have been like that. The script was okay, nothing groundbreaking, while everything else, from the direction to the costumes and sound to the cinematography was polished to a tee. None of the actors stand out, and that's probably the beauty of it in the end. Combined with the great music, it was really nice to watch. (03/27/2022)

This year's Spanish gem in partnership with Netflix scores again and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a sort of Spanish variation on Bonnie and Clyde combining multiple genres in one, and while it may seem simpler in terms of plot, there's absolutely nothing to fault in terms of filmmaking. It's a story about an introverted young man who gets involved with the wrong crowd and becomes a teenage gangster, and I'm kind of inherently sympathetic to that theme. It's true to life, there's a lot of truth, working emotions, romance, and decent action. The dramatic moments are great too, they have a properly steamy atmosphere thanks to great performances. There's a twist or two, and you could say the film is decent entertainment as well, which shouldn't offend either women or men – everyone will find their own thing here. Definitely a film that deserves more attention. Story 4/5, Action 3/5, Humor 2/5, Violence 2/5, Fun 4/5 Music 4/5, Visuals 5/5, Atmosphere 4/5, Suspense 4/5, Emotion 4/5, Actors 4/5. 8/10. (12/20/2021)