I didn't know what to expect of this film, but having visited Cuba and having an interest to see Carlos Acosta, I went out of curiosity. It turned out to be my best night out in ages. The film has so much to interest you at so many different levels.
Firstly, it's a decent storyline.
Secondly, the characterisation is excellent. I loved the way the balance of power shifts between the "headstrong" sister to the seemingly "superficial" one. It was very easy for me to empathise. The characters actually develop over the course of the film, just as, in real life, we change as a result of what we experience. This change was really credible and quite different from other films.
Thirdly, the film setting in Cuba was vibrant and exciting.
Fourthly Carlos Acosta's dancing (say no more) and also his acting (for the first time) was great.
Fourthly, there were tense and scary bits in the film, which I'd liken to some of those in Slumdog Millionnaire.
Fifth, there was an unexpected twist.
All in all a superb, 10 out of 10 film! I do so wish it could go on general release. I've recommended it to all my friends but don't know how they'll ever get to see it.
Firstly, it's a decent storyline.
Secondly, the characterisation is excellent. I loved the way the balance of power shifts between the "headstrong" sister to the seemingly "superficial" one. It was very easy for me to empathise. The characters actually develop over the course of the film, just as, in real life, we change as a result of what we experience. This change was really credible and quite different from other films.
Thirdly, the film setting in Cuba was vibrant and exciting.
Fourthly Carlos Acosta's dancing (say no more) and also his acting (for the first time) was great.
Fourthly, there were tense and scary bits in the film, which I'd liken to some of those in Slumdog Millionnaire.
Fifth, there was an unexpected twist.
All in all a superb, 10 out of 10 film! I do so wish it could go on general release. I've recommended it to all my friends but don't know how they'll ever get to see it.