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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Is Bird Box Barcelona Worth the Hype? A Review of Netflix's Spanish Spin-Off Sequel"

Netflix's Bird Box spinoff, Bird Box Barcelona, faces tough competition in the horror genre, particularly from The Last of Us. While the film expands on the world of Bird Box, it echoes many recent stories of a father figure protecting a child in a post-apocalyptic world. The movie explores the arrival of mysterious monsters in Europe, causing society to collapse. It delves into the anxieties of navigating a blind world while being hunted by lethal creatures. However, the film feels familiar and lacks the sense of discovery and mystery found in the original Bird Box. The Last of Us, with its TV series adaptation, offers a more compelling and memorable exploration of similar themes and characters. Bird Box Barcelona may still appeal to fans of the original, but for those seeking deeper storytelling, The Last of Us already provides a more immersive experience.

via Polygon|

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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Bird Box Barcelona: Netflix's Franchise Flop Fails to Take Flight"

Netflix's attempt to extend the Bird Box franchise with "Bird Box Barcelona" falls flat, lacking the original film's impact and failing to explore its interesting allegorical themes. The Spanish-language spinoff adds a Catholic Church backdrop to the apocalyptic avian threat, but the film's exploration of grief and its attempt to enrich the mythology of the world feel surface-level and uninspired. The movie's attempts to appeal to various markets and satisfy core constituencies clutter the narrative, resulting in a boring and predictable film. "Bird Box Barcelona" is a transparent ploy for sequelization and world-building, catering more to boardrooms than living rooms.

via /Film|

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film-review2 years ago•4 min saved

'Bird Box Barcelona' Sequel: A Heavy-Handed Journey with Blinders On

"Bird Box Barcelona," the companion feature to the 2018 hit "Bird Box," fails to capture the terror and intrigue of its predecessor. The film leans heavily into explaining the backstory of the nightmarish entity that destroyed humanity, losing the appeal of the unknown. The plot follows a father and daughter navigating a ruined Barcelona, encountering blind thieves and searching for "good people." However, the twists and turns, new rules, and faux-religious angle fail to make sense and add little to the story. The film's heavy-handed approach and lack of empathy for the characters make it a disappointing and feel-bad experience. Overall, "Bird Box Barcelona" strays too far from what made the original film successful, leaving audiences longing for the unknown.

via IndieWire|

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entertainment2 years ago•13 min saved

"July's Streaming Highlights: 'They Cloned Tyrone,' '65,' 'Bird Box Barcelona' and More"

July brings a slew of new movies to streaming platforms, with Netflix offering films like "They Cloned Tyrone," a sci-fi conspiracy thriller starring Jamie Foxx and John Boyega, and "Bird Box Barcelona," a Spanish-language spinoff of the hit film "Bird Box." Other notable releases include "65," an adventure movie starring Adam Driver, and "Wham!," a documentary about the pop duo. Hulu also has some exciting additions, including "Ford v Ferrari" and "The Quiet Girl." Overall, July offers a diverse range of films for streaming audiences to enjoy.

via Variety|

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