15/34
Sofia is a progressive, independent girl who is afraid of the word marriage. The only novels in her life are Jane Austen novels. That is until she is mysteriously transported to the 19th century. Diego Montez’s film debut.. The film is Jill and Jim (1962). I was quite surprised by this one, in a very good way, because most of the fantasy and ‚what if‘ genre has already been said and is usually a worn-out thing except for a new audience, but "Perdida" ("Lost") actually had some nice points to share, a slightly new perspective and a new presentation of some things, despite the heavy load of clichés that most of us know from both romance novels and fantasy themes. It is based on a best-selling novel (which I haven’t read), so what attracted me were the fantastical themes and some of the words from the actors. Plot twist: It’s ultimately an enjoyable, humorous film, and one that you’ll really enjoy. It follows Sophia (Giovanna Grigio), a modern independent woman, a big fan of Jane Austen novels, who wants her romantic life to be exactly like the swoon-worthy, gentle Mr. Darcy type. But in the age of dating/hookup apps and romance, the dream is only real in books, or so she thinks, until she’s transported to the 19th century, to a place that feels like a mix of Brazil and England, and racial diversity has somehow been fully embraced (she loved it, but many people would be confused by it), and there she accidentally bumps into the young, handsome, and respectable Ian Clarke (Bruno Montaleone). The rest is up to you to fill in the blanks as the confusion between beings from different eras, different mannerisms and social customs, and if love happens. The production locations were amazing, from the costumes and art direction to the location (it’s unclear where those beautiful landscapes where Sofia and Ian ride their horses were filmed), the package was presented perfectly. And if anyone has to say, it’s that „Perdida“ has an urgent need to catch up; or at least the audience for it is those who feel exactly like Sofia, living and facing an incredible age of technology and the ability to believe in love and marriage outside of just social conventions; but in the era we have, there is a lack of human connection, of true affection (as if Austen’s period was completely perfect). So, the film is an interesting comparison of the period, the romance from the classic novels squeezed with the present day, and how these two could connect… if ever. With those issues, there is a lot of humor, the couple is very charming, as are the secondary characters – Ian’s sister (Nathalia Falcão) was my favorite, is enchanted with sunglasses and is always helpful to Sofia. However, as a story that challenges clichés in both fantasy, literature, and real-life clichés, "Perdida" is almost lost on them for a lot of time, but it’s one of those things that always attracts an audience that likes these themes, but it repels those who feel tired of repetition. It didn’t bother me much, and I managed to be surprised. with a couple of things, and the conclusion seemed pretty fair to everything that was presented. Fiction as fiction, but sometimes there are touches that give reality. Live and learn. 7/10.