Jane

"Jane" is a very complex movie and at the same time simple. The story is slow, have a few dialogue and repetitive narrative, just to confuse you about what was real or not.
The music was okay but was only one beat, but I want to give an 8 because of who wrote it: Flash Flood Darlings, he is a gay korean singer who have amazing songs (the genre is EDM).
The cast was perfectly chosen, I think I couldn't imagine with others actors. Lee Min Ji was impeccable and I can say that almost unrecognizable. If you've watched "I'm Not a Robot" you will understand. Gu Gyo Hwan was impeccable too, no words can describe his acting, his character. It was just amazing! I want to give a shout out to Lee Joo Young, a young actress who I think is amazing.

And I want to leave a p.s here. Please go search for Justin Lim, he was honored in the movie. The movie is similar to the life he had and the work he left behind (the club part). He was a wonderful man who surely deserved more recognition for the work that he did. Get a little time to read about. <3

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English and Portuguese Review

𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜
"Jane" is one of those films that already warn you from the start that it won't be a light experience. It deals with topics like depression, suicide, emotional dependency, and even kleptomania.

The relationship between Jane and the protagonist could have been explored much better. All we really know is that they share a past marked by the same man who disappeared from both of their lives, but the film never bothers to show his side of the story.

The protagonist, for me, was hard to follow. Her life is filled with constant pain, almost apathetic, and since she probably deals with depression and strong emotional dependency, she spends most of the time silent, lost in her own thoughts. This makes the film tiring at times.

The characters barely talk to each other, which makes it difficult to understand the depth of their relationships. The dialogues are short, vague, and it feels like the film wants you to feel things rather than actually understand them. The only thing that really comes through is that Jane, even with her problems and crises, was an important source of support for the protagonist. She was someone who, in some way, made her feel less alone.

One thing that bothered me a lot was the timeline. It's very easy to get lost because the film doesn’t really explain what is happening first, later, or at the same time.

Overall, it's a film that has value, emotion, and intention, but it requires patience. It's the kind of story you can only appreciate if you're prepared for something introspective, sad, and that doesn’t give you all the answers.

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𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨́𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨
"Jane" é um daqueles filmes que já começam avisando que não vai ser uma experiência leve. Ele toca em assuntos como depressão, suicídio, dependência emocional e até cleptomania
A relação entre Jane e a protagonista poderia ter sido mais explorada. Sabemos apenas que ambas compartilham um passado marcado por um homem que deixou a vida das duas, mas o filme nunca se preocupa em mostrar o lado dele da história.

A protagonista, pra mim, foi difícil de acompanhar. Sua vida é marcada por uma dor constante, quase apática, e como provavelmente lida com depressão e uma forte dependência emocional, ela passa grande parte do tempo calada, perdida em seus próprios pensamentos. Isso deixa o filme cansativo às vezes.

Os personagens quase não conversam entre si, o que faz com que seja difícil entender a profundidade dos vínculos entre eles. Os diálogos são curtos, vagos, e parece que o filme quer que você "sinta" mais do que entenda. A única coisa que fica realmente clara é que Jane, mesmo cheia de problemas e crises, era um ponto de apoio importante pra protagonista. Era alguém que, de alguma forma, fazia ela se sentir menos sozinha.

Um detalhe que me incomodou bastante foi a linha do tempo. É muito fácil se perder, porque o filme não faz questão de explicar muito bem o que está acontecendo primeiro, depois, ou ao mesmo tempo.

No geral, é um filme que tem valor, tem emoção e tem intenção, mas exige paciência. É o tipo de obra que você só consegue aproveitar se estiver preparado pra algo introspectivo, triste e que não entrega todas as respostas.

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