11/30
Sofia is a progressive, independent girl who is afraid of the word marriage. The only novel in her life is a Jane Austen novel. Until she is mysteriously transported to the 19th century. Diego Montez’s film debut.. The film Jill and Jim (1962). I was really surprised by this, in a very good way, like most fantasy and “what if” things. The genre has been talked about before and it’s usually a well-worn thing, except for a new audience, but "Perdida" ("Lost") actually had some good things to share, a bit of a fresh take and a new presentation of some things, despite the fact that most of us are familiar with the clichés from romance novels and fantasy themes. It’s based on a bestselling novel (which I haven’t read), so what attracted me were the fantastical themes and some of the words of the characters. The plot twist: This is ultimately an enjoyable, humorous film, and one of those that you really have fun with. It follows Sophie (Giovanna Grigio), a modern independent woman and a huge fan of Jane Austen’s novels who wants her romantic life to be like the noble, gentle Mr. Darcy type she swooned over. But in the age of dating/relationship apps and romance, the dream is only real in books, or so she thinks, until she’s transported to the 19th century, to a place where it’s a mix of Brazil and England, and racial diversity is somehow completely embraced (she loves it, but many people get confused), and there she stumbles upon the young, handsome, and respectable man Ian Clarke (Bruno Montaleone). The rest is up to you to fill in the gaps as the confusion grows between beings from different eras, different mannerisms, and social costumes, and if love happens. The production locations were amazing, from the costumes and art direction to the location (not sure where those beautiful scenes where Sophie and Ian ride horses were filmed), the package was beautifully presented. And if there is one thing to say, it is that you urgently need to get "Perdida" or at least the audience who feels exactly like Sophia, who lives in an incredible era of technology and deals with the ability to believe in love and marriage outside of just a social contract; but our time lacks human connection, genuine love (as if Austen’s era was completely perfect). So, the film is an interesting juxtaposition of the era, the romance of classic novels clashing with the present, and connecting the two… if ever. With these issues, there is a lot of humor, the couple is very charming, as are the secondary characters – Ian’s sister (Nathalia Falcão) was my favorite, she is enchanted by the sunglasses and is always helpful to Sofia. As a story that defies the clichés of fantasy, literature, and real life alike, "Perdida" has been almost lost on them for a long time, but that’s one of those things that always attracts audiences who love these themes but repels those who are tired of the repetition. It didn’t bother me much, and I managed to be surprised. with a few things, and the conclusion seemed pretty decent compared to everything presented. Fiction as fiction, but sometimes there are touches that give it a touch of reality. Live and learn. 7/10.