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A Herdade (2019)
Keep the good work
I had the opportunity to see 'Coisa Ruim' directed by Tiago Guedes a few years ago, but more recently 'Glória' opened again my appetite for more portuguese cinema.
The cinematography, photography, characterization are no longer a surprise with this team, and once again the excellent work at 'Herdade' is proven. Delicious. The images of the Rio Frio domain demonstrate the many wonders that the Alcochete region has to unveil. Beautiful landscapes (images of the plains, the river and its beautiful horizon).
With regard to performances, I have to highlight the great work of Albano Jerónimo (another one), by far the best worked and most profound character.
As a point of improvement and as I had already highlighted in 'Glória', I feel that the actors mostly have monochord performances that end up giving a slow pace to the show.
As a huge cinema fan that I am, I long for more Herdades e Glórias.
Keep the good work.
Glória (2021)
Exceeded expectations but...
As portuguese, I saw this show with very low expectations.
Firstly, I assure you that it is not comparable to soap operas as mentioned in some comments below.
I rate it as 8 mainly due to the extraordinary cinematography, photography and sound mixing. Specific hours to record (sunrise or sunset), incredible aerial drone images are examples of the excellent work that Gloria could provide us.
The script is interesting, not outstanding, but it makes me want to visit asap Glória do Ribatejo and RARET as well.
In my opinion, I specify the points of improvement of the show (responsibility of who made it and who wrote it).
1 - Monochord performances. The actors are competent but as a viewer still feel the dialogues really slow and something unnatural.
2 - Too much female violence and non sense passional crimes. We are aware of the show timeline but there has to be more balance in this issue.
It is not a masterpiece, but it is a very competent work.
I hope it opens doors to continue on this path.