DEVIANTE

I didn’t watch this film so much for the story, but mainly for the two lead actors: very young, yet already capable of standing out with truly remarkable past projects. Seeing them together again was a pleasure, even though this time — unlike before — I didn’t feel the need to take their love story too seriously. In fact, the romantic side stays mostly in the background: it’s relevant to the plot, of course, but only up to a point. It’s not the beating heart of the film, and that’s perfectly fine. Overall, I don’t consider it on par with their previous performances, but it’s still an enjoyable and emotional watch. I laughed a lot, even more than with the original version — and that’s a rare thing.

The ending, however, felt a bit restrained to me: it lacked that emotional peak that could have given the story more strength.

That said, I’m not a fan of constant comparisons, and I honestly think this is a successful film. If you’re looking for something light, funny, and capable of making you laugh while still offering a touch of emotion, this is definitely a great choice.