Being unaware of Pablo Neruda—besides a random Simpsons reference—truly enhanced the viewing experience. Not knowing his fate beforehand added an extra layer of tension, a layer of intrigue you’re sometimes devoid of when the biopic revolves around a figure you’ve studied.
After seeing a film like this, wrapped in a sea of deep political and social themes, you’re bound to develop lots of insightful takeaways from it. Unfortunately, I was too distracted by how beautiful Gael Garcia Bernal looks with a mustache.
Being unaware of Pablo Neruda—besides a random Simpsons reference—truly enhanced the viewing experience. Not knowing his fate beforehand added an extra layer of tension, a layer of intrigue you’re sometimes devoid of when the biopic revolves around a figure you’ve studied.
After seeing a film like this, wrapped in a sea of deep political and social themes, you’re bound to develop lots of insightful takeaways from it. Unfortunately, I was too distracted by how beautiful Gael Garcia Bernal looks with a mustache.
