Juanes Romero

Juanes Romero

Favorite films

  • Forrest Gump
  • The King's Speech
  • The Empire Strikes Back
  • Léon: The Professional

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  • The English Patient

    ★★★★

  • Moana 2

    ★★★½

  • Mickey 17

    ★★½

  • Call Me by Your Name

    ★★★★½

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  • Braveheart

    Braveheart

    ★★★★★

    What a fantastic job by Mel Gibson and his team in bringing to life the story of the bravest Scot in history. Braveheart is a monumental production that, throughout its three-hour runtime, lives up to its promises and becomes more captivating by the minute. The story unfolds at such a perfect pace that its ending is utterly devastating—not only because it is inspired by real events but also because of the profound connection Gibson creates with the audience through William…

  • Shakespeare in Love

    Shakespeare in Love

    ★★★★½

    Given how little we truly know about Shakespeare, Shakespeare in Love takes a clever and playful approach to bringing his world to life through a romantic commedy—especially in a format where reality outshines fiction or… was it the other way around? This film is a heartfelt ode to the greatest figure in English literature, with a script that echoes the soul of his sonnets, stunning production design, costumes, and makeup, and a narrative that effortlessly intertwines Shakespeare and Viola with…

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  • The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    ★★★½

    Adrien Brody is the essence of the film, his performance is what brings some cohesion to a fragmented, inconclusive narrative with an irregular pace. The Brutalist, despite being an interesting artistic gamble, ultimately contradicts the very promise of the brutalist style it presents in its final act. Instead of standing firmly on its structure—its plot—it becomes more memorable for its ornamentation: the brilliant performances of Brody, Pearce, and Jones; the epic score; the impeccable cinematography and photography; and a production…

  • Flow

    Flow

    ★★★★★

    If Odysseus were a cat...

    Flow is probably one of the best films of 2024—proof that the most important thing in a movie is a good story. The animation, as rudimentary as it may seem in an era where everything strives for maximum stylization, is striking and unforgettable. It conveys everything flawlessly—there are no dialogues, and none are needed. Communication flows effortlessly through every sound, gesture, and movement. The soundtrack is spectacular, perfectly crafted to evoke every emotion.

    And the…

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