🍿 2022-06-11 15:31:52 – Paris/France.
This same June 10 begins two of the great Spanish bets of Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. From the first we get 'Sinlimits', a series that bets on the epic and an agile narrative to tell us the story of the first circumnavigation of the globe, while the second offers 'Intimacy', which explores all the repercussions associated with a scandal caused by the leak of a sex video.
Created by Laura Sarmiento (“Slaughterhouse”) and veronique fernandez (“Axe”), “Intimacy” is a series with an eminently feminine vocation. Of course there are men, but the main centers of interest are them, with the character of Itziar Ituño as the main reference, even if that does not mean monopolizing the limelight. Here everything is quite spread out, which makes it possible to offer a more complete vision of such a traumatic experience.
A matter of focus
As in the case of "Limitless", the first episode of 'Intimacy' is the least satisfying I've ever seen. In this case, I understand that a certain emotional coldness was necessary and that the tendency to isolate the protagonists makes sense so that they open up little by little later as they assimilate better and react to what happened, but in return they use certain resource narratives that have difficulty connecting with what he is telling us.
From the use of voice-over, toned down in later episodes, to some dialogue that they sacrifice any kind of subtlety to function as a hammer in the idea they want to convey. This takes a certain naturalness out of the story, which makes it clear that what may seem like a good idea on paper doesn't have to be put into pictures either. The effect shot on the clear and logical narrative.
It's something that still applies to the series afterwards, but at least it's not that boring. while several intrigues open with elements more typical of an investigation but without ever becoming one completely. This balances the dramatic aspect by putting less emphasis on the role of the victims and giving them a more active role without ever forgetting their condition. In return, he sometimes uses elements that are too obvious to emphasize the latter.
There the series never shines, but at least this interplay between pure drama and thriller adds extra interest to the story. Of course, it seems very strange to me to have to resort to this as a point of support when the accounts of these abuses should have more than enough force to support 'Intimacy'.
Weaknesses and strengths
And it is in its own way of presenting each of its central stories that Intimacy's main weakness lies. Some will see here a critical and thoughtful look at the disturbing reality of blaming the victims in cases like this, but It takes more than a very powerful starting point.
Here, that vital burden that you must feel when something like this happens to you is conveyed very well – it's not my case, so I can't be sure either – but then two important issues arise. The first is that many of the dialogues are obvious to the point that it is very hard to believe them. It's as if they were there to shed light on ideas – or even mores – without caring in the least whether it was believable that they were said at a time like this.
On the other hand, 'Intimacy' suffers from some scatter, partly because it develops several plots at the same time without finishing the link between some, but also because there are times when it seems a bit contrived, and it's very difficult to pass for something in a proposal like the one we see occupies. . I understand commitment to a cause is sought after, but in return you can charge verisimilitude as you go beyond it.
In return, 'Intimacy' does a great job by its lead actresses, perhaps surprising more Yune Nogueiras (“Akelarre”) for being the least known of the six protagonists. However, the one that is most successful in getting past those vices I mentioned in the script is Itziar Itunowho quickly takes control of the situation and shows that an active attitude is the best way to avoid being eaten alive in such a scenario.
In addition, technically and visually, 'Intimacy is appealing, both for its good ability to take advantage of the exteriors – it is always nice that the series leaves Madrid centralism aside to place the story in other parts of our country – and for the careful work concerning the interiors. We note that there is money, yes, but also that it has been used beyond its distribution.
Short
I wish I could say I loved 'Intimacy'because it starts from a very powerful idea that hasn't been explored enough in film or television, and it also does so with a cast of great actresses. Unfortunately I can't do it, as he often goes too easily, he sacrifices subtlety for direct punch and some of his dialogue seems to be the result of the first draft they had of what they wanted to convey and didn't polish it. However, it also has its virtues, but with this material it should have been much better.
SOURCE: Reviews News
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