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In the gloomy corridors of privilege, Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz’s “Untamed Royals” emerges as a scathing meditation on the moral deterioration of affluent adolescents. This Mexican film immerses us in the lives of a group of teens caught in a web of wealth and excess, where hedonism reigns supreme and the lines between victim and offender blur.

The narrative begins with Xavier, a young guy immersed in the complications of familial neglect and psychopathic tendencies, who orchestrates a terrible charade of violence against his own family. Co-written by Santiago Mohar Volkow, the film masterfully navigates themes of existential ennui and the corrosive repercussions of wealth, crafting an unnerving portrayal of a generation seemingly disconnected from empathy.

“Untamed Royals,” classified as a crime-thriller, is marked by its adventurous creative choices—dark, claustrophobic photography that echoes the characters’ mental agony, combined with an almost voyeuristic gaze on their depravity.

The tone oscillates...

Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz’s Netflix film, Untamed Royals should really be called “Untamed Brats.” The story feels all too familiar. It’s all about how unfair life can be—where the rich snobs keep doing whatever they want and get away with it, while the poor, hardworking folks are always the first to be blamed when something goes wrong—beaten down by society. In this film, the story revolves around a wealthy man named Santiago, who starts noticing that things are being stolen from his home. Naturally, everyone suspects the poor driver, Polo. Why? Because it’s easier to blame the help than to consider that Santiago’s own son Xavier or his son’s best friend, Gerardo Larios, could be responsible. After all, they’re rich kids who already gamble and waste their parents’ money, so why would anyone suspect them of stealing? But then a detective named Rodrigo...

“Untamed Royals” is a Netflix movie starring Juan Pablo Fuentes, Ximena Lamadrid, Fernando Cattori and Renata Manterola. It is written by Santiago Mohar Volkow, and directed by Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz.

“Untamed Royals” unfurls in the thrilling genre to depict a vivid portrait of misguided, privileged, and morally corrupt teenagers. However, what could have mimicked a “Funny Games” (1997) style narrative morphs into a fascinating police thriller that delves deep into the repercussions of these affluent adolescents’ errant actions.

In terms of cinematographic execution, the film boasts commendable performances, striking visuals, and well-measured pacing. The technical finesse in handling all the elements intrinsic to a thriller is evident and praiseworthy.

Plot Overview Untamed Royals

A band of spoiled teenagers, in a bid to combat their ennui, engages in criminal activities that culminate in catastrophic events, affecting innocent bystanders.

Film Analysis

“Untamed Royals” straddles the line between social critique and pure thriller, gravitating more towards the latter.

Exclusive: Diego Boneta (Luis Miguel: La Serie), Luis Gerardo Méndez (Narcos: México), and Belinda (Bienvenidos a Edén) are set to lead a new Mexico Amazon Original miniseries inspired by true events surrounding the last day of Paco Stanley’s life.

The as-yet-untitled project will also feature Zuria Vega (El Refugio), El Chá, Bárbara López (El Juego de las Llaves) Roberto Duarte (Un Extraño Enemigo), and Jorge Zárate (La Dictadura Perfecta) in supporting roles.

Details regarding their characters remain under wraps but each actor will play a person that was close to the charismatic television host who was assassinated on June 7, 1999. The miniseries will show how each person lived the events of the tragic day.

“The death of Paco Stanley marks a turning point in the history of our country, and we at Prime Video feel very proud that this talented team of filmmakers has managed to convene a cast that...

Spain’s Iván Sánchez, star of Telemundo’s Intl. Emmy-nominated “You Cannot Hide,” and up-and-coming Spanish actor José Pastor will portray Latin music icon Miguel Bosé in the upcoming biopic, “Bosé.”

One of the biggest original series on Paramount Plus’ international lineup, “Bosé” has gone into production, shooting in Spain.

The premium series is produced by powerhouse ViacomCBS International Studios (Vis) in collaboration with Shine Iberia (Banijay Iberia), Pepe Bastón’s Elefantec Global and Legacy Rock.

Variety has had exclusive access to a behind-the-scenes teaser clip in which the two actors practice the grave but sensual lilting baritone voice of Bosé’s singing “Como un Lobo,” a song in which Bosé imagines himself as a Russian Steppe wolf pursuing the object of his desire.

With a career on both sides of the Atlantic, Sánchez is an established star, a well-known face who broke out playing El Gallego in Telemundo’s...

Initiating one of Amazon’s most ambitious titles ever in Latin America, production has begun on “La cabeza de Joaquín Murrieta,” the region’s first Western Amazon Original series, Amazon Prime Video announced Tuesday.

An “action-packed” series made in Mexico, it added, “La cabeza de Joaquín Murrieta” stars top Mexican actor Juan Manuel Bernal and Alejandro Speitzer, a fast-rising star after prominent roles in Mexican hits in “Dark Desire” and “Someone Has to Die.”

Backed by a powerful creative combo, the Amazon Original series is produced by Dynamo, who handled the physical production of “Narcos” in Colombia and produced Amazon’s “Falco” and Netflix’s first-anounced Colombian Original series, “Green Frontier.”

The series is created by Dynamo’s Diego Ramírez Schrempp and Fidelio’s Mauricio Leiva-Cock.

Series episodes will be directed by Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz and David Pablos, fresh of his success with “Dance of the 41,” and director of “The Chosen Ones,...

Those compiling their best of the year lists would do well to consult the roll-call of gong-winners handed out by an august band of international critics

Any perspicacious film festival-goer or festival-watcher will have noticed that one of the prizes awarded at most festivals, in addition to the Golden Palms, Golden Lions or Golden Leopards etc, is the Fipresci (Federation International de la Presse Cinematographic) – aka the international film critics' award. In principle, this should be the most prestigious and sought-after prize of all, because the juries are made up of professional film critics (usually five, each from a different country) who are paid to tell the public what is good or bad and why.

Unfortunately, the Fipresci prize does not carry with it any money but, in theory, it does help the film gain a distributor. However, on one occasion, I remember that a director, who had just won the Fipresci prize,...