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Domingo González's Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault) closes the Culpable trilogy - after Culpa Mía (My Fault) (2023) and Culpa Tuya (Your Fault) (2024) - with a blend of nostalgia, emotional closure, and familiar romantic clichés. Adapted from Mercedes Ron's popular Spanish novels, the film continues to follow the turbulent love story of Nick (Gabriel Guevara) and Noah (Nicole Wallace), two young lovers whose chemistry burns bright even amid heartbreak and pride.

Set against the backdrop of a wedding, the story begins with Nick and Noah's uncomfortable reunion at their best friends Jenna (Eva Ruiz) and Lion's (Víctor Varona) nuptials. Time and distance haven't dulled the ache between them, but forgiveness still feels impossible. Nick, now dating Sofia (Gabriela Andrada), struggles with resentment, while Noah focuses on rebuilding her life. Yet fate - and a shared professional twist - forces them back into each other's orbit when Noah discovers that Nick has become a major shareholder in her new company. As jealousy, longing, and unspoken emotions bubble beneath the surface, the film teases reconciliation while weaving in familiar themes of betrayal, pride, and destiny.

The Culpa films have always balanced melodrama with youthful energy, and Culpa Nuestra stays true to that tone. González captures the tension between love and resentment well, but the narrative feels repetitive and overly dependent on contrived coincidences. The emotional beats often hit the right notes, but the story rarely surprises. What could have been a mature reflection on forgiveness and growth ends up circling back to predictable romantic tropes. Still, there's a comforting charm to watching Nick and Noah's journey come full circle, especially for those who've followed their story since the first film.

Performance-wise, Culpa Nuestra is easily the most assured of the trilogy. Gabriel Guevara delivers his most nuanced performance yet, balancing Nick's simmering anger with quiet vulnerability. His body language and lingering gazes speak louder than the dialogue, revealing a man torn between pride and longing. Nicole Wallace, as Noah, exudes newfound maturity. She sheds her earlier impulsiveness and portrays a woman learning to heal, to love, and to stand her ground. Her interactions with Nick's sister Maggie highlight this evolution beautifully, offering moments of genuine warmth amid the romantic turbulence.

Supporting performances add life to the film. Eva Ruiz and Víctor Varona as Jenna and Lion bring humour and heart, offering a believable portrayal of a couple whose affection anchors the chaos around them. Their light-hearted banter balances the heaviness of Nick and Noah's emotional battles. Meanwhile, Álex Béjar as Briar adds an undercurrent of mystery and melancholy - a subtle reminder of the series' darker shades.

Visually, González keeps the tone bright and polished. The wedding setting, sunlit Spanish landscapes, and vibrant costumes - especially Noah's stylish, summery wardrobe - lend a glossy, cinematic sheen. Yet beneath the surface beauty, one wishes for more emotional depth and less formulaic resolution.

Ultimately, Culpa Nuestra succeeds as a satisfying if imperfect finale. It delivers closure, heartfelt moments, and enough nostalgia to please fans of the series, even if it plays it safe narratively. The film may be predictable, but its sincerity and performances make it a breezy, emotionally engaging watch - the perfect, if somewhat conventional, farewell to Nick and Noah's love story.

After watching Your Fault and seeing the blunder they made of that movie, I honestly had very low expectations for this one. I was sure they'd go for a happy ending, but I didn't think Nick and Noah would still have the same spark this time around. Fortunately, that wasn't the case. They had chemistry, the longing, and the love, bringing everything together. Although putting Nick through a coma while Noah was pregnant could have been avoided, and he should have been shown being there with her, even if they were just cuts.

From the very first scene, Our Fault pulls you into a world where love and pain walk hand in hand. The chemistry between the main characters feels so genuine that it's impossible not to get attached to them, even when you know their relationship is built on mistakes, secrets, and impossible circumstances.

The story beautifully explores how love can be both healing and destructive - how two people can find light in each other while still being trapped in their own darkness. The performances are raw and emotional, making every glance, every silence, and every fight feel heartbreakingly real.

While the plot might be familiar to fans of forbidden love stories, the way it's told - with tenderness, chaos, and sincerity - makes Our Fault stand out. It's not a perfect love story, but that's exactly what makes it unforgettable.

At first I was a bit sceptical about the final our fault but I was really surprised because let's not forget that movie's adaptation are not supposed to be the same as their novels so to me the way things happened in the film made a lot of sense and i really liked the connection between nick and Noah it was still there so i definitely wasn't disappointed.

The timeline is very faaaast, no good car scene, why they put even those cars in poster? And it was like something is missing, too bland. I read the book where i like the depths and emotions but the movie was like a emotionless rollercoaster, i was expecting much more but happy ending and i like nick and noah's chemistry so 5 star.