
In the picturesque landscapes of Gudbrandsdalen, Mariam, a vibrant and free-spirited party girl, calls Oslo her home. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she receives a call that shakes her to her core - her father's ashes have been mistakenly swapped, and she must journey back to her quaint hometown for a second burial. As the film unfolds, we witness a mesmerizing exploration of the intricate layers of sisterhood, forgiveness, and redemption.
The plot lags, the moral lessons are misguided, but are those fluffy little donut creatures adorable? Yes. Yes, they are.
This movie is based on the LEGO Disney Princess building set.
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As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
Years before Mexican director, Alfonso Cuaron, was winning Academy Awards for movies like Gravity (2013) and Roma(2018), he directed a small, intimate film about two best friends who decide to embark on an improvised road trip to spend time with an older, attractive woman who miraculously agrees to go with them. Y tu Mamá También is a deep journey into the raw sexuality and friendship of the young protagonists, as well as a subtle social and political commentary on Mexico at the time.