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Next Thursday (17), the newest release of the Warner Bros. e DC Comics, Blue Beetle (Blue Beetle). The feature film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto (Charm City Kings, 2020) and starring Xolo Mariduena (Cobra Kai, 2018) e Bruna Marquezine (Save Jorge, 2012), breaks the sequence of crossovers and multiverses of the latest superhero movies to present the fun but troubled story of Jaime Reyes. 2r2r33

The plot v6q1u

Set in Palmeira City, a fictional city located in the United States, the plot presents the relationship between the of the Reyes family and their excitement with the return of James (Xolo Maridueña) after a period in law school.

At first, the situation seems happy with everyone together, but soon the pleasant atmosphere is broken with the news that the family faces financial problems. Determined to help the people he loves, James goes in search of a job and gets a position in the renowned company cord.

It's where you meet Jenny Kord (Bruna Marquezine), who tries at all costs to prevent the company's new representatives from ending the legacy left by her father, Ted Kord.

After stealing a mysterious scarab-like artifact from the company, Jenny hands it over to Jaime so that he can take care of the object and get it out of control. Victoria Kord, played by Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise.

It turns out that the moment he tries to find out what it is, the artifact is activated and merges with James, turning him into everything he didn't want to be at the moment: a superhero.

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Different from what the public is used to seeing in theaters with the release of the latest films of the genre, with several crossovers, epic clashes and journeys through the multiverse, Blue Beetle it resumes the footprint seen many times in productions from the beginning of the last decade. The idea of ​​this film is to tell the origin and trajectory of a new superhero.

No promises of surprise appearances or expectations for the future, Blue Beetle uses his two hours and seven minutes to show who he is Jaime reyes, how he acquires powerful blue armor and the way he handles it.

Another factor that differs this from the traditional protagonists is that of having his own family as background for adapting as a superhero. Everything is frightening news to James, but not just for him. Upon learning of his new identity, the entire Reyes family becomes involved in the plot, largely because they want to help the 22-year-old.

Initially, the work of Angel Manuel Soto uses comedy as an artifice to guide his narrative. Throughout the presentations of the characters, jokes are told for a good part of the time, making the viewer closer to each one.

A very big fear was that humor would take over the work as a whole and dictate the rhythm of the film until the end. In a way, it is even possible to say that some jokes and comic tones appear exaggeratedly and at inopportune moments. But, fortunately, the viewer is hit by a dramatic wave at the end of the second act, which strikes a balance, making an impact on the audience and taking the idea of ​​​​it looking like just a comedy show.

Appreciation of Latin culture 2f2o63

In fact, Blue Beetle brings to the public something never seen before, even more so in Hollywood superhero movies. Due to the Mexican origin of the main character and all his family , Latin culture is very well represented in this feature film.

First of all, because of the nationality of the actors who make up the Reyes family, who are mostly Mexican. Exception made to Belissa Escobedo (Abracadabra 2, 2022), who interprets Milagro, the sister of James.

Having Mexican actors to interpret characters of their nationality makes all the difference in the story, since customs and cultural differences manage to be well presented to the spectator.

However, the script itself values ​​this artifice from the moment it inserts in the context of the film some memories of nostalgic programs for the Latin audience and, mainly, for many Brazilians who grew up watching free-to-air TV.

Citing irreverent productions and great popular knowledge, the director of the film takes the public in the right way and reveals what she set out to do differently for the genre. Something that worked really well.

Bruna Marquezine in Hollywood 6l116f

Since the announcement that actress Bruna Marquezine was cast in the role of Jenny Kord, Brazilians created expectations and a strong crowd for the artist to do well in her Hollywood debut. And, fortunately, expectations were met.

Se Blue Beetle it has a very water with sugar script, you can say that it is elevated thanks to the performances. Mainly that of Bruna Marquezine. Of course, the Brazilian actress didn't have any big auditions and no scenes that really demanded her talent. However, during every moment she was on the scene, she delivered what was expected of her and more.

The artist's charisma is remarkable, which excites the audience present at the cinema and represents Brazil in its purest essence. Also noteworthy is a scene in which, at the height of its climax in the plot, the character of marquezine surprises us with a specific speech. A pity that this is a gift only for those who watch the work in the subtitled version.

Cons 7147r

As mentioned before, Blue Beetle abuse comedy. Characteristic of films of the genre, humor is sometimes placed in moments when it is not necessary and can hinder the involvement of those watching with the seriousness of the moment presented. It's not something that disrupts the experience as a whole, but it can be exhausting in some situations.

Automatically, this leads to another point: movie time. Definitely, if some scenes that had the ambition to be funny or unnecessary script decisions were avoided, the length of the feature film would be less than two hours and seven minutes and it would work better.

The film's script is not the pinnacle of the seventh art and some actions can easily give the viewer the feeling of having seen something similar before. What elevates the plot and really makes the audience interested are the performances and the fact that it explores a culture without much visibility on the American scene.

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Blue Beetle And a good movie. It's certainly not the best thing you'll see this year, nor does it occupy the shelf of major superhero releases. However, it fulfills its role in what it promises and manages to entertain its audience while making it feel represented, especially in Latin America.

It's a shame that James Gunn hasn't come up with anything he intends to use the character of Jaime reyes in the new shared universe at DC. In the end, Blue Beetle would be an interesting hero to watch again.

Blue Beetle opens in Brazilian theaters this Thursday (17). To check the rooms available in your city, visit the website ticket.com.

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See also:

August 2023 movie releases: Blue Beetle and more

Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (15 / 08 / 23)