Era el Cielo

Well done and quite violent Brazilian-Uruguayan drama-thriller. Mysoginy and phobias as social deseases that cross the film.

This is a good movie. But it's the kind of movie you feel pity for, because it could have been a little masterpecie if it had a better direction and a better acting. Sbaraglia does a great job, but Carolina Dieckmann doesn't bring the complexity of her character and Chino Darín's role looks a bit stereotypical. Actually, the Uruguayan actress Mirella Paschoal, even in a much smaller role, has a much better performance than Dieckmann's.

Despite its flaws, The silence of the sky is a rather enjoyable film and keeps you connected to the story from beginning to the end.

A good story told at a leisurely pace but with little waste. Diana's reasons for keeping the rape from Mario become clear in a naturalistic way, rather than being served up on a plate. Likewise Mario's inaction and smoldering desire for revenge. The weaknesses of his amateur sleuthing and her inability to get rid of evidence of the rape are minor niggles. Highlights include a sports coach sitting on the sideline while Mario pours his resentment into his children's tennis lesson, suspense about his first revenge attempt as it is delayed repeatedly, and the redemptive final scene, demonstrating the couple's overriding love. My first experience of Uruguayan cinema, and what a treat it was.

Here's what you should know: this movie is one of the tough ones. And I mean that in the best way possible. It ended and I couldn't move. That's how hard it hit me. Couldn't move through the end credits, and even several minutes after. All that silence. That was powerful. Simple, and powerful. That, actually, may be the perfect way to describe the whole film. Then all I could think about was that I needed to write a review for this one, doing my part and letting people know they should watch it.

Also, if I can give you a little tip: watch it alone. Allow yourself to feel this one.

Loved the background story telling and how the story revolves. Leonardo Sbaragila at his best.