Hello curious people!
Many of you who read about films in Anabel already know me. I am A. Shehu and I am almost never satisfied with cinematographic productions. I always find something I don't like and I know how to spoil the mood of anyone who asks me what I think about a certain film/series. However, there are some productions that stand out and amaze me. One such is "Adolescence", a captivating series that left me breathless and with hundreds of thoughts in my head.
Warning! This article contains spoilers!
I have always appreciated 'one shot' films and series, I know it is a magnificent work and clearly shows how skilled an actor is. In this case, Owen Cooper (Jamie Miller) has a phenomenal role and for me, he is the newest star of cinema.
The series begins dramatically, when the police enter Jamie's (teenager) house and arrest him on suspicion of murdering his peer, Katie. The event takes place the night before. Further, the two episodes tell us about the bureaucracies, the police station, as well as the boy's persistence and stubbornness in admitting to the macabre crime.
Meanwhile, Eddie (Stephen Graham), the boy's father, stands as a witness to all the events and goes through a transition, which comes to the viewer in a very shocking, but also human and tangible way, where for over 1 year, he goes through a vortex of disbelief, to end in extreme failure and grief. Meanwhile, although we are clearly shown that the boy committed the crime and the evidence is irrefutable, again, Eddie and Jamie loudly deny their involvement. In the series in question, topics such as misogyny and the navigation of teenagers deeply influenced by the content on social networks and their relationship with adults, often blind and unaware of this great and radical influence on the brains and souls of their children, are treated.
In my opinion, the fourth episode in particular is a cinematic masterpiece. In it, we see the conversation between psychologist Briony (Erin Doherty) and Jamie. The psychologist must make her assessments before the trial and, thanks to her experience and wisdom, encourages and guides the teenager towards the truth.
Let me tell you something that left such an impression on me that when I closed my laptop, I just couldn't get myself together! Cooper's acting, who is only 15 years old but an extraordinary phenomenon, made me believe in real cinema again. He was selected for this role with 500 other boys and brings an unprecedented performance of a misogynistic teenager who has been radicalized and thinks that all women live in a world and at the heels of men.
I also have to say a big 'bravo' to the screenwriter, who has not served an ordinary series. The reasons why the boy committed the crime are not the ones we always encounter (domestic violence, abuse, dark secrets in the family, extreme bullying), but are vague and there is no explanation why the boy kills the girl. Sometimes, the roots can be very good, but it is external factors that wither a rose. This is a very brave finding and appreciated by me.
The series is the boat that takes us into the murky waters of a toxic world, filled with gender differences and a masculinity that is so radical it kills. Meanwhile, we, fascinated by the voyage, must witness with brutal honesty all the dramas that unfold so fantastically.
My rating: 10/10! (Take a screenshot, as you will most likely never see such a rating again). You can find the series on Netflix.
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