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While on the surface, Y tu mamá también is all about teenage sexual energy and road trip vibes, often called a coming to age film, I walked away with something else entirely: sadness. This isn't just a movie about two teenagers exploring their immature desires, it's a story about loss, denial and the loneliness that sits under the surface of so many people.

It's unflinching in its portrayal of immaturity, infidelity and emotional repression. It presents a world where trust is fragile. The two main characters (amazing performances overall), for all their machismo, are deeply insecure and unable to process their emotions or understand who they really are. Their friendship quietly collapses under the weight of lies and unspoken truths.

But the character that stayed with me the most was Luisa. She is tragic in a deeply human way, subtle, painful and real. She's the emotional center of the film and her quiet desperation turns the road trip into something far more profound than the guys ever realize. Her final choices hit hard after the final minutes.

Visually, it's stunning. Some shots are breathtaking, but the beauty seems like we're watching a memory slowly slip away. The film and the voice over narration does an amazing job at always making us know that these boys are oblivious to the pain and chaos of the world around them. Also, I've never quite seen a movie capture the vibes of Mexico quite this way, it does it flawlessly.

My only critique is that the film is undeniably excessive. The sexual content is dialed up to 11 and while I get that it reflects the characters' state of mind, immaturity and persistent sexual desires, it could have hit just as hard with more restraint.

Still, it's a unique and powerful film. It will stay with me. It's sad, disturbing and beautiful. A very human and an excellent film.

THPS 1+2 is a very replayable game, very fun, with a great soundtrack. The gameplay of these games has always been the strongest point, however personally I just can't do the freestyle stuff or collect notebooks or letters all the time, which is the reason why I've always been more fond of the Underground series since it's a combination of everything this game has to offer: Awesome gameplay, awesome soundtrack BUT it also adds some story elements while also giving you the ability to freestyle. Anyhow, I feel THPS is a solid remake of a classic and if you're a fan of the series it's worth checking out. I like to have it there to play it when I get bored with the main game I'm playing or just to relax a little, a little skating is always appreciated.