Amelia’s Children (2023)

• Year: 2023
• Released: 18 Jan 2024
• Country: Portugal
• Adwords: 1 win & 1 nomination
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26594993/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/amelias_children
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• Available in: 720p, 1080p, 1080p
• Language: English, Portuguese
• MPA Rating: N/A
• Genre: Horror, Thriller
• Runtime: 91 min
• Writer: Gabriel Abrantes
• Director: Gabriel Abrantes
• Cast: Brigette Lundy-Paine, Carloto Cotta, Anabela Moreira
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	5.6/10
	36% – Critics
	29% – Audience

Amelia’s Children Storyline

When Edward’s search for his biological family leads him and his girlfriend Ryley to a magnificent villa high in the mountains of Northern Portugal, he is full of excitement at meeting his long-lost mother and twin brother. Finally, he will discover who he is and where he comes from. But nothing is as it seems, and Edward will soon learn that he is linked to them by a monstrous secret.

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Not without my … children

No pun intended – and not even close to the “not without my daughter” I am riffing off. This is quite different from that – I mean this is a horror movie, so you got a major difference already! That said – let’s focus on what the movie is actually about: family, aging, death and legacy. The movie made me think – about a possible future about the unstoppable … row of time.

Not really a feel good sentimentality I am putting out there. But it is what it is – which is also true about the story the movie offers – as in predictable! I don’t even think you have to have watched many movies to get where this is going.

The characters seem to need a bit longer to get the obvious I reckon. One of the actors doing double duty (well actually the mother in a way too, but differently, as in being only one character) … and the one character he is playing is quite out there …. the main characters make fun of him – but not sure that is enough to make away the cringe you may feel.

A few good shockers, a few completely unnecessary scenes (a signing that really has no merit and no excuse being in the movie – unless there is some deleted footage that would tie or explain its existence) … overall it does have the right themes and might give you a horrible feeling … just maybe not the one you were looking for …

Hilarious & Spooky

This is probably one of the best portuguese movies I’ve watched so far. Everything feels genuine – the chemistry between the characters is palpable and there are truly hilarious moments.

You can sense a constant shift between funny and spooky throughout the movie, and that felt like I was in a rollercoaster. It was very entertaining to watch and I’m curious to see how a non-Portuguese audience might react to this movie, since it has multiple references to our country.

The dancing scenes and the soundtrack fits just perfectly and the ending was solid. Can’t wait to watch this again, hopefully soon.

Good Portuguese Horror

After the crazy “Diamantino,” Gabriel Abrantes opted for a conventional horror film. Kind of. As a horror fan, I can only thank him. And for a first work… it’s not bad at all to start with one of the best works of the genre in the Portuguese language.

In the story, in New York, Edward (Carloto Cotta) lives peacefully with his girlfriend, Ryley (Bridgette Lindy-Paine). In search of his biological family, Edward ends up discovering he has a brother and a mother in Portugal, but soon realizes that uncovering his origins can be quite dangerous.

There’s some excellent work here in introducing the plot and creating mystery. The film begins with a strong opening scene in the past (with Alba Baptista as the young mother) and then transitions to the present, initially presenting us with the main couple in a comprehensive yet not overly expository manner. These are the two best-developed, most well-rounded characters, greatly aided by the excellent performances of Carloto Cotta (who plays two very distinct roles) and Bridgette Lindy-Paine. Lindy-Paine, in particular, carries the film more than expected, always being the character who pieces together the plot. Anabela Moreira’s outstanding work should also be highlighted; even covered in makeup, she manages to shine in the role of the most enigmatic character, the mother of the brothers.

The way Abrantes handles the genre is quite interesting, adding some dashes of humour (although some of the audience seemed to think it was purely a comedy) and blending in elements of traditional Portuguese folklore, as well as incorporating social commentary related to family and romantic relationships with a good dose of madness.

The soundtrack is excellent, as is all the work on the sound effects heightening the tension of the movie. From a visual perspective, the outstanding production design stands out (the interior spaces look like works of art), and the cinematography, especially in the darker scenes, is noteworthy. At times, the film leans into some genre clichés-several characters following voices in the dark, dreams within dreams, and more dreams-but it manages to rise above them by always keeping us entertained and engaged, concluding with a very strong third act.