xantipaells Reviews

My Mom is a Character 3 (2019)

Saudade

[10/10 · 29 January 2023]

Today I watched this movie for the first time. It's just as much fun as the other movies in this trilogy. Or more! I laughed my ass off! I cried too.

Since Paulo Gustavo passed away as a result of Covid, on May 4, 2021 (the day after my mother's birthday, who also adored him), I haven't had the courage to watch or review his works. Today, this film was broadcast on Brazilian open TV and I decided to face the "saudade". Even though I am not a relative or friend of Paulo Gustavo, I miss him. Sorry for your family and friends. It hurts a lot to know that he is no longer with us. However, I am very grateful for the pleasure he provided with his charisma and his undeniable talent.

I congratulate Iafa Britz, Thiago da Costa, Marcelo Guerra, the entire cast and all personnel involved in the background of this film. Congratulations to all of you!

Thank you, Mrs. Déa (inspiration for creating the character mrs. Hermínia and mother of actor Paulo Gustavo Amaral Monteiro de Barros)!

Thank you so much, dear Paulo Gustavo, forever!

Hot Skull (2022)

Very interesting

[9/10 · 11 December 2022]

I just watched the entire series.

I liked very much! The argument is interesting and contemporary.

I would have given it a 10 instead of a 9 if some of Umur Turagay and Mert Baykal's decisions were more mature. I can't explain this better, otherwise I'll give a spoiler. Or several! I can only say that I consider some scenes to be immature, as the directors overdid it a lot by forcing the feeling of suspense. The final scene of Season 1 Episode 8 shows my criticism exactly. Otherwise I would have rated it 10/10.

I was positively surprised by the fact that a Turkish series took my attention in such an expressive way that it made me watch the entire first season in just two days.