Esperanza, that thing with feathers: synopsis, trailer, cast and criticism

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Brett Haley premieres on Netflix his new teen movie, All together now, which arrives in Latin America under the title I hope that feathered thing.

I hope that feathered thing is a film directed by Brett haley, known for his work on The hero Y Hearts beat loud. It is a film intended for the younger audience, a teenage drama that is based on the novel Sorta like a rock star por Matthew Quick. La película aparece con fecha de lanzamiento el 28 de agosto de 2020 a través de la popular plataforma de streaming.

Brett Haley has a particular style and aesthetic. Even when he picks up some formulas that work well in the genre, he manages to turn them around with some innovative details. At the same time, it is difficult to show the rejection of films that appeal to human sensitivity, friendship and altruism in times as complex as those facing our society.

Synopsis

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Amber appleton Es una mujer joven con un gran optimismo, a pesar de que su vida personal es un auténtico desastre. El estudiante tiene un talento musical natural, así como el gran sueño de poder entrar a la Universidad Carnegie Mellon. Ella siempre trata de ocultar sus problemas emocionales y conflictos con una gran sonrisa. Cuando sus aspiraciones y sueños se vean amenazados, necesitará que las persons que lo rodean se ocupen de los problemas.

Trailer of I hope that feathered thing

We present the official trailer for the film, which has the script by Haley himself, supported by Marc Basch, Laura Lekkos, OI Parker, screenwriter Matthew Quick and Amanda Sharp.

Cast of actors

The protagonist falls on the talent of Auli 'Cravalho, who plays Amber Appleton. The 19-year-old made her film debut with great success, lending her voice to the film by Moana. She is one of the new faces of Hollywood, at the same time this would be one of her first appearances with the main role in a movie.

The cast is completed by Justina Machado as Becky; Fred Armisen, as Mr. Franks; Carol Burnett, as Joan; Judy Reyes, as Donna; Taylor Richardson, as Jordan; Rhenzy Reliz, as Ty; Gerald Isaac Waters, as Chad; Anthony Jacques, as Ricky, and CS Lee, as Chee.

Criticism of I hope that feathered thing

Criticisms about I hope that feathered thing it is positive, despite all the clichés that exist about this genre. Brett Haley received "fair" to "positive" reviews, as did Carvalho for his emotional and authentic acting.

Kate Erbland said Indiewire that the film has its great value in the message that it tries to transmit to the new generations, as well as to others not so "new" who are forgetting what is important.

"It offers the usual Haley sentimentality with the classic Netflix aesthetic, but at the same time a very timely message in which she states that caring for each other should never go out of style," he said.

For his part, Andrew Baker of Variety I consider it I hope that feathered thing manages to go a little further than what we are used to seeing in this genre.

"It has enough distinctive Brett Haley humanism to rise above typical teenage melodrama, but only because of the hair," he wrote.

For his part, Mark Kennedy praised the work of the protagonist and her ability to convey emotions in front of the camera.

"It helps a lot when you have an actress like Cravalho, who allows us to see pools of sadness, longing and hunger behind her eyes," he wrote for the Associated Press.

After seeing Hope, that thing with feathers, we invite you to leave your opinion about the film in the comments area.

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