50/10
Sofia is a progressive, independent girl who dreads the word marriage. The only romance in her life is Jane Austen’s. Until she is mysteriously transported to the 19th century. Diego Montez’s debut film. Starring: Jules og Jim (1962). I was very surprised by this, in a very good way, since most of the fantasy and ‘what if’ genre has already been told and it is usually a worn-out thing, except for the emergence of a new audience, but "Perdida" ("Lost") actually had some nice things to share, a somewhat novel take and a novel presentation of certain things, despite the fact that most of us are familiar with romance novels and fantasy themes. It is based on a bestselling novel (which I have not read), so what attracted me to it was the fantastic themes and some of the names of the characters. The plot twist: in the end it turns out to be an enjoyable, humorous film, and one of those that you really enjoy. It follows Sofia (Giovanna Grigio), a modern-day independent woman and a huge fan of Jane Austen novels who wishes her romantic life was exactly like a noble, gentle Mr. Darcy type who would swoon over a man. But in the age of dating/hookup apps and destructive romance, the dream is only real in books, or so she thinks, until she finds herself transported to the 19th century, to a place where it’s a mix of Brazil and England, and somehow racial diversity is fully embraced (I really liked it, but many people are confused by this), and there she accidentally bumps into the young, handsome, and authoritative Ian Clarke (Bruno Montaleone). The rest is up to you to fill in the blanks, how the confusion grows between the different eras, different behaviors, and social costumes, and if there’s even love. The location (not sure where the beautiful scenery where Sofia and Ian ride their horses was filmed) is beautifully presented. And if we have to say that there is an urgency to "Perdida" or at least to the audience who feels exactly like Sofia, living and facing an incredible technological era, and able to believe in love and marriage outside of the social contract; but our era lacks human connection, real affection (as if Austen’s era was completely perfect). So, the film makes an interesting comparison of the era, the romance of classic novels, modern times, and how these two can connect… if ever. With these questions, lots of humor, the couple is very charming, as are the secondary characters – Ian’s sister (Nathália Falcão) was my favorite, who was enchanted by the sunglasses and was always helpful to Sofia. as a story that puts its stamp on clichés, whether fantasy, literature or real clichés, "Perdida" For a long time it almost loses sight of them, but this is one of those things that always attracts an audience that loves these themes but repels those who feel exhausted by repetitions. It didn’t bother me much and I managed to be surprised by a thing or two, and the conclusion seemed quite fair with everything that was said. Fiction as fiction, but sometimes there are touches that reach reality. To live and learn. 7/10.