The storyline is about a group of five boys who have concocted a theory that they are from the future, the past or somewhere in between. They discover that Nostradamus may have given a clue to how they can leave their boring, adolescent lives and move onto another planet or plane. Pablo, the wise boy who does not want to leave his family and town, nevertheless helps the others learn and understand the lessons of their journey. The film is from Spain with dialogue in Spanish with English closed captions.
The One, The Other and Those From Beyond is a magical realism story that makes viewers think about what the heck is happening! The cinematography and music are married to the story, while each character is likable and truly interesting. The script has philosophical concepts beyond the age level of the boys, but their acting is so good that the story works. It took a little bit to get drawn into the film, because the narrator, Pablo, describes each of his friends in relation to their perceived past--these two are extraterrestrials, that one is from a future galaxy, and similar -all while ordinary scenes at school and home are shown. Once everything falls into place, a delightful and joyous feeling prevails. Credit goes to the brilliance of the director, writer, and producer, Edwardo Luengo!
This film unravels a fantasy suitable for those who can handle unbelievable ideas. Visually, the lush landscapes, gorgeous Spanish architecture, and tiny, ancient streets of the beautiful medieval city of Cuenca draw you in. I loved that the primary mode of transportation for these youngsters is bicycles. I also like Pablo's face--he has an unusual cleft in his forehead and glasses. The orchestral music underscores most of the action scenes. The characters are endearing, because they think they are unwanted, outcasts or superior to society--and express that in such a way that they touch your heart. Kudos to Pablo Izquierdo, Yago de la Iglesia, Jaime Carpintero, Marco Barrio, and Mateo Garcia for great performances. Also, a big shout out goes to Candela Diaz who plays Abby; she is wonderful intermediary between the parents of the boys and her younger 'brothers.' This film invites the viewer to not only think about the ordinary aspects of living--including the spiritual nature of life--but about the quantum possibilities of our origins and connectivity to each other. Thus, it is educationally expansive. I laughed several times and was very curious about how the story would end.
The film's message is that each person is different and each of us has our own universe of possibilities within ourselves, but family, friendship and camaraderie are the most important things to a fulfilling life.
I give The One, The Other and Those From Beyond 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. The only shortcoming for me is that the subtitles move too fast at times, which made it challenging to keep up with. By Nancy K. KIDS FIRST!
The storyline is about a group of five boys who have concocted a theory that they are from the future, the past or somewhere in between. They discover that Nostradamus may have given a clue to how they can leave their boring, adolescent lives and move onto another planet or plane. Pablo, the wise boy who does not want to leave his family and town, nevertheless helps the others learn and understand the lessons of their journey. The film is from Spain with dialogue in Spanish with English closed captions.
The One, The Other and Those From Beyond is a magical realism story that makes viewers think about what the heck is happening! The cinematography and music are married to the story, while each character is likable and truly interesting. The script has philosophical concepts beyond the age level of the boys, but their acting is so good that the story works. It took a little bit to get drawn into the film, because the narrator, Pablo, describes each of his friends in relation to their perceived past--these two are extraterrestrials, that one is from a future galaxy, and similar -all while ordinary scenes at school and home are shown. Once everything falls into place, a delightful and joyous feeling prevails. Credit goes to the brilliance of the director, writer, and producer, Edwardo Luengo!
This film unravels a fantasy suitable for those who can handle unbelievable ideas. Visually, the lush landscapes, gorgeous Spanish architecture, and tiny, ancient streets of the beautiful medieval city of Cuenca draw you in. I loved that the primary mode of transportation for these youngsters is bicycles. I also like Pablo's face--he has an unusual cleft in his forehead and glasses. The orchestral music underscores most of the action scenes. The characters are endearing, because they think they are unwanted, outcasts or superior to society--and express that in such a way that they touch your heart. Kudos to Pablo Izquierdo, Yago de la Iglesia, Jaime Carpintero, Marco Barrio, and Mateo Garcia for great performances. Also, a big shout out goes to Candela Diaz who plays Abby; she is wonderful intermediary between the parents of the boys and her younger 'brothers.' This film invites the viewer to not only think about the ordinary aspects of living--including the spiritual nature of life--but about the quantum possibilities of our origins and connectivity to each other. Thus, it is educationally expansive. I laughed several times and was very curious about how the story would end.
The film's message is that each person is different and each of us has our own universe of possibilities within ourselves, but family, friendship and camaraderie are the most important things to a fulfilling life.
I give The One, The Other and Those From Beyond 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. The only shortcoming for me is that the subtitles move too fast at times, which made it challenging to keep up with. By Nancy K. KIDS FIRST!
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