Perfect Strangers

I didn't see the original but this movie is intense and twisted. Very good movie until just some minutes before final, but it wasn't easy give an exit for this mess.

"Perfectos Desconocidos", directed by Álex de la Iglesia, is an intriguing Spanish comedy-drama that explores the limits of privacy and intimacy in the digital age. The plot revolves around a group of friends who meet for a dinner and decide to play a dangerous game: share all the messages and calls they receive on their mobile phones. What begins as an innocent exercise soon turns into a revelation of dark secrets and betrayals between the characters.

The film's premise is witty and contemporary, addressing relevant themes about communication in the age of social media and the lack of privacy in an increasingly digitally connected world. Álex de la Iglesia manages to maintain a perfect balance between humor and drama, taking the viewer on an emotional journey as the characters face the consequences of revealing their deepest secrets.

The cast gives solid performances, highlighting the chemistry between the actors who play the friends, who go from laughter and camaraderie to tension and conflict as the story progresses. The film not only entertains, but also invites us to reflect on the authenticity of human relationships and the impact of technology on our lives.

Visually, the film makes the most of the dinner setting, creating an intimate, claustrophobic atmosphere that intensifies the drama and comedy of the situation. Álex de la Iglesia's direction stands out for its distinctive style and his ability to capture the dynamics between characters with a sharp and insightful sensitivity.

In conclusion, "Perfectos Desconocidos" is a film that not only entertains but also challenges the viewer to reflect on the importance of honesty and privacy in our personal relationships. With a clever plot, solid performances and skillful direction, this film is a standout example of contemporary Spanish cinema that is worth watching.

The plot is simple, but funny. The movie shows how complicated our ordinary lives can be and how technology has taken center-stage of our day-to-day lives as well as become tools for deceit and betrayal.

I liked this film when I first watched it, only now I found out it's just a copy (almost line to line) from his Italian counterpart.

This is a text book black comedy, with excellent writing and acting. The movie creates believable tension withing a realistic group of friends. It plants the seeds for an amazing finalle, and then the decision they took was the worst possible. It makes the movie reatroactively bad and its a shame. The movie is great, but the ending a disaster. I decided to give it a five then.