Suspicious Minds

The moment I had finished viewing this spellbinding film, I was researching it online to get more information about it. I can't believe how little I have been able to discover. Although it withholds so much key plot information until the conclusion that I am not entirely confident that I fully understood the storyline, it keeps one frozen in rapt attention throughout. Concerning a central character who is obsessed with the certainly that his wife is unfaithful to him, it utilizes the very common device of jumping back and forth in the timeline of the tale. I feel that the director was probably not trying to leave you confused, but one's difficulty in unsnarling the whole story ties in well with its central theme, all about suspicion and the dark road down which it can lead you. I am shocked at how obscure this movie seems to be in the U.S. I would not have stumbled across it were it not tucked into the afternoon schedule of a cable movie channel. If you appreciate really finely crafted films, with splendid performances by the cast, you'll want to see this one if you can, but pay CLOSE attention when you do. It will probably engross you sufficiently that my suggestion will not be necessary.

One of the things I found intriguing about Suspicious Minds was the English title given to a Spanish language film. I've had difficulty in researching the original title of this very interesting film. Even though I have no problems with the native language of the film, I don't think I understood the movie completely. Either I have to see the film again and be more attentive, or the director purposely left some loose ends in the plot line. Is this movie a crime drama or a psychological thriller? I suggest you view this disturbing film and decide for yourself. The cast is excellent. If you are not familiar with Latin American actors, Jaume García Arija, Ana Álvarez, Adriá Collado and Paulina Gálvez are top notch actors. If Spanish is not your first language, I recommend seeing this movie with subtitles, it just might make it a little easier to understand what all the suspicions are all about.