They portrayed Mr. Namo beautifully in the movie. His character was incredibly captivating to me, although I enjoyed all the characters to some extent. Namo’s death, however, was heartbreaking. Spanish movies, especially dramas, are generally of high quality. That’s why Spanish films are synonymous with something extraordinary among movie enthusiasts. We know that food, water, and a good environment are essential for survival. But in adverse and difficult times, what we really need is morale, willpower, and a hearty laugh—things that can make us forget the lack of food and water for a while. They provide mental strength.
Attachment weakens the mind. The weaker one becomes, the greater the craving for connection. All around is cold, icy snow. A few injured people are battling the white frost, trying to survive the cold. Hunger is eroding their humanity. Emotions are becoming frenzied. In their desperation to eat the flesh of their deceased companions, they’ve forgotten how to open a chocolate wrapper. They were all passengers on a plane. Many died in the crash. A few survived. While there have been many films of this type, the story, direction, location, and dialogue in this one were quite good.
The memories of love from dear ones give you the encouragement and strength to survive. The scene of smoking in the movie was excruciatingly painful. Huddled together in a broken plane, it was the epitome of humanity. Some were facing death. They were welcoming their own death. As one was dying, they said, ‘After I die, they will eat my body.’ Even when humans are forced to become cannibals in extreme danger, humanity, though dormant, doesn’t entirely die. Yet, people who live comfortably in our society lack humanity.
The end of the movie was quite enjoyable. A two-hour movie can be a bit boring. Amidst danger, there was more danger. The beautiful message of this movie is hope. If there’s hope in the heart, light will surely come. This movie also teaches us to face danger together. Even in danger, there was no shortage of laughter and fun. Mental happiness is everything. In the face of the greatest danger and death, what we need is joy, a bit of hope, a little self-belief, patience, and a bit of intelligence.
Favorite dialogue :
Numa Turcatti: Don’t lose faith.
Arturo Nogueira: I have more faith than I ever had in my whole life.
It was a sight to behold when they were finally rescued. The simple pleasures of brushing their teeth, taking a shower, and embracing loved ones held so much joy. Their loved ones, who had chosen life, returned. The others remained mere memories. The cold, white snow stood as a testament to their memory.
The movie is set in 1972. A Uruguayan flight en route to Chile met with a tragic accident. While many passengers lost their lives and some were injured, a few fought for survival. However, even among the survivors, some succumbed to their injuries. Sixteen people ultimately survived. There were several rugby players on board, and a few of them managed to survive. The film was directed by J.A. Bayona.
