Que Dios nos perdone

Ok, so...

Here I am, a Dutch guy living in Portugal watching a Spanish movie with English subtitles...

From the start, I am in love with what this movie shows. (In)compatible characters, working together to find out what the hell is going on. Knowing Roberto Álamo from the Fugitiva series I was intrigued by the character.

And yes... It is there. No spoilers, no analysis ... Just watch it.

Another quality movie from Spain. It's not often I watch Spanish movies but it seems every time I do it's a good one. Same with Que Dios Nos Perdone. In it's own style it is a good movie about a sadistic serial killer. The hunt for the killer takes you on a ride full of suspense with some excellent acting from the whole cast. Antonio de la Torre as the stuttering inspector Velardes is definitely worth watching. Excellent job from Antonio de la Torre. The movie contains some graphic images from violent scenes, what makes the intensity of the movie even better. The guessing on who is the murderer will keep you interested for almost the entire movie and that's a good thing. Revealing the identity of a murderer too soon is most of the time not a good idea in this kind of movies and here the timing was perfect. Definitely worth a watch.

May God Save Us (Que Dios Nos Perdone) dealing with two men who cannot control their lives , it is set in Madrid , summer 2011 . Economic crisis . 15-m movement and 1.5 million pilgrims waiting for the Pope's arrival live side by side in a Madrid that's hotter and more chaotic than ever . In this context , is when two Police Inspectors with an institutionalized dereliction of duty , the stuttering Luis Velarde (Antonio De La Torre) and the violent Alfaro (Roberto Álamo) must find what appears to be a serial killer and meanwhile , they pull off extreme actions . This hunt against the clock will make them realize something they'd never thought about : none of them is more different than the murderer . The two detectives pursue relentlessly the ruthless murderous and at whatever cost . Both of whom carry out a merciless chase which unspools in a hot Madrid overrun by the pilgrims because of a visit by the pope , Juan Pablo II , including unexpected outbursts in which take place ominous murders , treason , violence and vengeance .

This is a grimy as well as moving -though downbeat- thriller in American style , here there are violent scenes , intrigue , frantic action , interesting characters and a lot of surprising twists and turns . The violence could be deemed excessive , especially when it occurs some grisly killings . Rodrigo Sorogoyen's "May God Save Us" , turns out to be to be a great thriller ; resulting in a stirring serial-killer procedural . This melancholic movie is multi-layered in its issues of friendship , violence , confrontation , relentless pursuit and twisted finale . Acting , settings , photography , soundtrack and glossy production values create an above average film , being filled with suspense , frenetic action , thrills , violence , extreme tension and plot twists . One backer , the great production company : Tornasol Films , won an Academy Award for "The Secret in Their Eyes" , while another , Antena Tres media Cinema Production , financed movies made by prestigious directors . Nice and evocative production design , as we see some central zones from Madrid , downtown , Puerta Del Sol , Gran Via , but also its poorness and misery , and some others fine locations . High profile cast with splendid duo protagonist : Antonio De La Torre and Roberto Álamo are frankly top-notch , both of them give two unforgettable and top-drawer interpretations . Support cast is pretty well , such as : Luis Zahera , Mónica López , Andrés Gertrúdix , Alfonso Bassave and José Luis Garcia Pérez . Special mention for Javier Pereira who plays splendidly a surprising role . It packs colorful , sunny and atmospheric cinematography by Álex de Pablo . Thrilling and exciting musical score by Olivier Arson . Álex De Pablo and Olivier Arson are expert craftsmen and Rodrigo Sorogoyen's regulars.

This grueling film ¨Que Dios Nos Perdone¨ ("May God Save Us") was stunningly directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen , adding a big step up in scale , budget and producing team to his previous works . ¨Que Dios Nos Perdone¨ making an appearance at the San Sebastian Film Festival , set to premiere in competition and achieving various awards . As prizes for homegrown talent , as screenwriter Isabel Peña and Rodrigo Sorogoyen won the Jury Prize for Best Screenplay for this tense Spanish film and subsequently it won some Goya Awards . Rodrigo is a television veteran with literally hundreds of episodes worth of work to his credit , Sorogoyen is a relatively recent newcomer to the world of features with ¨May God Save Us standing¨ as just his third feature effort and with this great production it would appear he's navigating the transition just fine . Being his first picture the romantic comedy ¨8 Citas¨, or international title ¨8 dates¨ . This his third feature ¨Que Dios Nos Perdone¨ (May God Save Us) , following 2013's Goya-nominated "Stockholm" that also starred Javier Pereira in which Sorogoyen turned heads with his crowdfunded film about a one-night stand between a girl on the edge of a nervous breakdown and a guy who just wants to have sex and leave . Similarly to his previous film "Stockholm" , in Rodrigo Sorogoyen's "May God Save Us" , there is an study of male psychology . ¨Que Dios Nos Perdone¨ rating : 7,5/10 . Better than average . Essential and indispensable watching . Worthwhile seeing .

This is one of those movies that surprise you. One of the highlights of the movie is Roberto Álamo's interpretation, who is able to express a lot of emotion with the help of his body language. A body language very violent but that manage to empathize easily with the audience. About Antonio de Torre I was expecting a little bit more because of his previous work, with some memorable and amazing characters.

The case we see the film (a real one, i think) and the place and time of the context of 15M (anti-austerity movement in Spain) is a plus for the movie. The script has some great dialogues and the story is very solid. I enjoyed the touch of humor that is implicit in the whole movie which helps to smooth the sordid police case. In conclusion, I went to the theater with no expectation about this movie and came out with a smile on my face, waiting with excitement for Rodrigo Sorogoyen future work.

Spain continues to deliver solid thrillers, as for example this last years La Isla Minima was a masterpiece of Spanish cinema.

This film has a dark atmosphere, the actors are great, especially Antonio de la Torre who is one of the best Spanish actors of this decade. The personal relationship of the two detectives is well written. The influence of Fincher's Seven in this film is crystal clear.

Don't miss this new classic of Spanish cinema!