BIRD BOX BARCELONA – “Adds just enough novel twists to make it a sufficient sequel”

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RATING

DIRECTOR

Directed by: Álex Pastor and David Pastor

MAIN CAST

• Mario Casas as Sebastián
• Alejandra Howard as Anna
• Georgina Campbell as Claire
• Naila Schuberth as Sofia
• Diego Calva as Octavio
• Leonardo Sbaraglia as Padre Esteban
• Lola Dueñas as Isabel
• Patrick Criado as Rafa
• Gonzalo de Castro as Roberto

SYNOPSIS

It is a spin-off sequel of the 2018 film Bird Box which was adapted from the 2014 novel of the same name by Josh Malerman.

Follows a father and daughter and those they join up with to try and survive a dystopian future in which no-one survives when they look at entities that have invaded and roam the earth.

REVIEW SUMMARY

The mostly well executed Bird Box Barcelona adds just enough novel twists to make it a sufficient sequel. That is to say, it’s not some re-hash of the first film. That doesn’t mean it’s “better” though. Without the talents of Sandra Bullock this time around, the film lacks a central character to latch onto. Performances are fine and all, but there’s something to be said for “star power,” and this movie just doesn’t have it. This outing is also not as moving, as the film’s attempt at emotional relationships is admittedly quite weak. Luckily, the creep factor is still intact, as are the jarring scenes of violence. In fact, they up the gore and brutality here – providing us with more moments of horror than its predecessor. The aforementioned twist, which is faith based, adds a lot of narrative depth to the proceedings. It’s an interesting angle to play with for sure, and one that makes sense given the circumstances at hand. So, while not as fresh or affecting as the phenom that was the first movie, Bird Box Barcelona still stands as a sequel worth your gaze.

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