I make this claim primarily to register some discussion and interest! Now I understand why the world is in such chaos: Thousands of people apparently see and vote for "pop" movies based on simplistic themes of "good" vs "evil" or "baddies are actually quite likeable once you know the whole sorry saga of the family history" (not mentioning any names). Such movies may well be great in their own way, but it seems a pity that so few people have seen and been moved by such magical films as "El Lado Oscuro del Corazon" (and this sequel), that deal with the real stuff of life in such creative and thought-provoking ways. Of course, IMDb is just about people's opinions, and I have no right to "insist" that this belongs higher up the rankings, etc., etc. True, but I can still pursue the dream that films about the little secrets of living with time, and death, and each other, will gradually touch more and more people.
It was a long time for me between seeing the original and the sequel, but generally I felt that No 2 couldn't really maintain the levels of originality, wit and involvement that "El Lado Oscuro del Corazon" delivered. Ariadna Gil, however, is stunning - in terms of performance as well as presence, which makes the somewhat drawn-out later parts of the film quite bearable and forgivable. I suspect that different people may find the ending not entirely satisfying, but - without wanting to add any spoiler, I think it was a fine resolution.
It was a long time for me between seeing the original and the sequel, but generally I felt that No 2 couldn't really maintain the levels of originality, wit and involvement that "El Lado Oscuro del Corazon" delivered. Ariadna Gil, however, is stunning - in terms of performance as well as presence, which makes the somewhat drawn-out later parts of the film quite bearable and forgivable. I suspect that different people may find the ending not entirely satisfying, but - without wanting to add any spoiler, I think it was a fine resolution.