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Mirage
Durante la tormenta
2018 129 min Spain R 16+
★7.3
Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Director: Oriol Paulo
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Description
During a mysterious thunderstorm, Vera, a young mother, manages to save a life in danger, but her good deed causes a disturbing chain of unexpected consequences.
Worldwide:
$17.33M
Starring
Adriana Ugarte
Actor
Chino Darín
Actor
Javier Gutiérrez
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
During the Storm is a polarizing Spanish genre-blend that mixes time-travel sci-fi with emotional melodrama. While fans praise its complex, twist-driven narrative and polished visual execution, critics argue that the script relies on clichéd tropes, suffers from logical inconsistencies, and lacks sufficient tension.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes high-quality cinematography and a clean visual style that effectively harmonize with the story's moody atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The protagonist's performance generates intense debate: some find her portrayal emotionally resonant and gripping, while others characterize it as repetitive, frantic, and lacking depth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for relying on predictable plot hooks and melodramatic sentimentality that undermine the intended sci-fi thriller stakes. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; supporters appreciate the deliberate, character-focused development, whereas detractors view the film as slow, poorly structured, and prone to losing momentum. | |
| Ending | The film's resolution is divisive, with some viewers finding the conclusion a clever and satisfying culmination of the plot, while others feel it is illogical, predictable, and frustratingly selfish. |