Emilie Debrigard

Wholesome Swiftian satire. Perfect for the times we’re in.

Hated the acting. And I can hardly believe that the screenplay received an award! This is a film on a very important topic, and it is good to have it pointed out forcefully that our carefree gringo hedonism has led to untold suffering in other countries, in this case Colombia. This is a morality tale. Take it to heart! However, the film's level of execution is poor. With few exceptions (the Anibal and Peregrino characters) the performances are wooden. The dialog is simply unbelievable. The exterior photography is very beautiful -- these directors have a real feeling for nature (as they showed in their previous film, "Embrace of the Serpent"). So for that reason, the film is recommended. It's important to remember that the relationship between man and nature is even more important than the tortured relationships between man and man. Be warned that there's a fair amount of bloody violence, but in my view, the most offensive scene in this unpleasant film is the one in which a bodyguard is compelled to eat excrement (complete with fake retching sounds).