Cleopatra

Eduardo Mignogna's 'Cleopatra' may bear some resemblance to 'Thelma and Louise'. In both movies the two leads are frustrated with their current life and so they embark on a roadtrip. That's where the similarities end. 'Cleopatra' is much more toned down and restrained. It has a more poetic feel to it while 'Thelma and Louise' is more suspenseful and energetic. With photogenic cinematography of the stunning landscape and a whimsical soundtrack, the movie is pleasing to look at.

The writing is also quite down to earth and Mignogna does a fine job as director. He's storytelling is quite smoothe and he balances comedy and intensity with skill, never allowing the film to lose its whimsical edge. A beautiful Natalia Oreiro and Leonardo Sbaraglia are very good. Héctor Alterio is darkly funny as a lazy slacker husband.

'Cleopatra' mainly works because it has heart and the heart of Cleopatra is Norma Aleandro. Her sequences provide the best moments of the film, whether it's the funniest or most intense. Easily, she's a scene stealer and a joy to watch. Notice when she's talking to the camera, it really is if she's speaking to you.

'Cleopatra' is another movie that showcases Aleandro's talent. It's like a breath of fresh air in the countryside. It's a joy to watch.

This is a road movie of two women, one is a former teacher, Cleopatra who makes everything after her retirement, she lives with her depressed husband. The other is Sandra an Argentinian soap opera star, who is becaming a superstar, with a millionar contract to make a soap opera in Miami and replace Sandra Bullock in a movie. Cleo is funny but had panic scene, Sandra get tired from her fame and her love relationship with her producer, and suffered from bulimia. So after they met, both decided to leave Buenos Aires and travelled around the country. After a car accident they met Carlos(Leonardo Sbaraglia), a truckman who offers to go to Mendoza. The three start a trip that will change theirs life. The movie is wonderful, not perfect but wonderful. The cinematography is excellent with the Natural beauty of the Mendoza Province. It also have an excellent score. Even when the script have some flaw, the two performances are superb. Norma Aleandro, who won the San Sebastian Trophy and an Academy nomination, is probably the best argentinian actress, and prooves her oficium in this movie as the automnial and funny Cleo, with all her gestual faces that only a excellent actress has. Natalia Oreiro who is famous from her soaps, in her seccond movie is a revelation. She is a TV Soap Opera Star with all her cliches. She had only one movie before "Un argentino en Nueva Yorkª" that was very succesfull but the movie wasn't good, and her perfomance wasn't great. In Cleopatra seems for the first time Beautiful. In her soaps she looks pretty or sexy but in this she is beautiful, as she said was Mignona eye. She left lot of her cliche from being a moderated actress. Probably in this movie she felt from the first time she is an actress. She plays the role very well, and with her beauty gives a beautifull soul to the film. However Cleopatra is Norma Aleandro, and all the laurels goes to her.

I liked very much this story of Cleopatra, a former teacher and Sandra, a TV soap opera star who decided to escape from their tedious life and to travel through Argentina. Norma Aleandro (Cleopatra) is extraordinary in the film.The others actors and actresses ,Natalia Oreiro (Sandra) and Leonardo Sbaraglia are also very good.

A retired schoolteacher (Norma Aleandro) takes part-time jobs to support her depressed, unemployed husband. When she meets a young actress (Natalia Oreiro) aspiring to better roles than those in soap operas, they form an immediate bond and embark on a more benign version of "Thelma and Louise." For part of the trip they are joined by a sympathetic hunk, played with smoldering sexuality by Leonardo Sbarglia. Their adventures on the road both amuse and enlighten--them and us too. The film's open-ended final scene allows viewers to muse on the role of women, married and un-, in Hispanic America. Academy-Award nominated ("The Official Story") Aleandro is wonderfully ditsy in her role as an older, married woman exposed to the possibilities of FemLib. The musical score is an added pleasure. Incidentally, the film's title is misleading.

"Cleopatra," directed by Eduardo Mignogna in 2003, beautifully captures the essence of human connection and the power of friendship, all set against the backdrop of Argentina's picturesque landscapes. The heart and soul of the movie lie in the exceptional performances by leading actresses Norma Aleandro and Natalia Oreiro, whose chemistry and acting abilities shine brilliantly throughout the film.

Norma Aleandro, a seasoned talent in the world of cinema, delivers a captivating and emotionally charged performance as the aging lady, Cleopatra. Her portrayal is nothing short of extraordinary, conveying a wide range of emotions with grace and precision. Aleandro's ability to draw the audience into Cleopatra's world, filled with longing and nostalgia, is a testament to her incredible talent.

Natalia Oreiro, known for her versatility as an actress, gives a stellar performance as the vivacious and charming Sandra. Her on-screen presence is magnetic, and her chemistry with Aleandro is palpable. Oreiro effortlessly captures the audience's hearts with her infectious energy and authenticity, making her character a standout in the film.

Together, Norma Aleandro and Natalia Oreiro create a cinematic masterpiece that celebrates friendship, love, and the enduring power of human connections.

"Cleopatra" is a must-see for anyone who appreciates outstanding performances and a heartwarming story that lingers long after the credits roll.