
After winning an all-inclusive trip to Egypt, Tomek, his energetic mother, teenage daughter, and cunning son arrive to find lost luggage, a terrible hotel room, and no food, while Tomek unexpectedly runs into his high-school crush and her perfect partner. When the tour operator goes bankrupt, the consulate stays silent, and their funds vanish, the family must scheme their own way home by earning enough money for return tickets before the holidays.
“To be universal, you have to get specific”: while the film does not attempt to provoke discussions about queerness or race, those watching closely may find something resonant in Sorrentino’s love letter to the Naples of his youth.
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In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
I have talked with founder of Red Nation Television Network, Joanelle Romero, and the future of Indigenous representation looks bright.
When it comes down to it, The English explores what happens when power is unchecked and how those who seem powerless, have more strength than most through their convictions for justice.