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Studying it for an exam. The cinema we are internationally known for is this. Psychological, critical, individually but at the same time collectively aware. I wish we could come back to this.

The really rapid pacing of the narrative episodes and the editing could make it hard for someone to follow. But it is only functional to the protagonist's rhythm of life, a fine line between anonymity and fame, naive curiosity and the incapability of self-awareness.

Every technical element of cinema has a diegetic function: the fast editing, the close-ups, the whip-pans, the (flash)backs, the long shots, the soft pop music, all designated to hint that there's unknown pain beyond the superficial line of what we see on screen.

The cause of the existential burden she carries is the background.

This is the best film I've ever seen that portrays those wonderful and unforgettable (in both the good and the bad) pre-adolescence years. There is everything about it: the recklessness, the adventure, the spirit of discovery, the discovery of emotion and the consequent repression of the last.

I was stunned by the sheer professionality of the actors. Just raw, sincere and perfect performances-Phoenix I'm talking about you! And that scene in the woods.

The script is tight and perfect. Everything you need to know is there. Wish we could've know more about the brother and the hat that he never gets back.

The film makes you think about the moments you lived during those special years. But more importantly, it interrogates you about your life: your past, present and future. This is what Films (should) do.

Surprised by how much I enjoyed and loved it. As it often happens with me, the film didn't fully convince me until the last 15 minutes. That's when it hits. And you realise the genius of the director, the beautiful script and everything about it.

While I was watching it I thought, as I was beginning to enjoy and realise the greatness of it, that Larraín could and should do a biopic about Marilyn Monroe, given the poor attempts at it (was thinking about Blonde, absolute horrendous movie). And then... she appears on the screen! As I clearly didn't know about what you see in the following sequences of the film.

Can't wait to see more biopics of his. But I can already say that he can do those, unlike many directors. Biopics are an opportunity to reveal the human side of untouchable celebrities, their psychology, their real life. Well, I saw that today, shot with a beautiful and satisfying cinematography. Useless to talk about the music. Impeccable.

And I was also happy to see some Italian faces on the screen. Those who know me know that I think 95% of Italian actors can't act. But today I realised that maybe the problem is the Italian product. You put actors like Favino in a film like this and they shine. I was stunned.

To end this, I think the script was excellent. Calm, masterful pacing, a subtle but visual symbolism that silently explains to you what is and what has been. Angelina Jolie is at her best. Wow. Oscar worthy.

Finally a good film!