The Hidden Face (2011)

the leading man is my tpye

It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

I started watching this film a few years ago, and didn't finish it because my mind was saying, "There are only a few predictable scenarios here, so why bother!" And so I skipped it almost midway. I decided to give it a go again because I actually forgot I had seen it before, and I must say I was impressed all around. I gave the film 8 stars instead of 7 because of the ending, which is exactly why others may find it unsatisfying. A well written, and very plausible thriller, if you are patient enough to stick with it.

It was a good movie but it could've been much much better if the director had revealed the hidden place later ... I mean he should have revealed the room after the scene where the 2nd girl friend talks to the mirror etc. And the story till then should have been like a horror movie... It's sad to see such a wonderful script ruined like that.... this movie could have been a masterpiece but unfortunately... I hope some one else go for a remake and make it more thrilling for those who haven't seen this one ... And I am sure if the movie is made the way I have mentioned it will definitely be a masterpiece. so let's hope someone make a remake.

Talking to a friend recently about movies he has seen,I got told about a Bollywood Thriller called Murder 3.Taking a look at the titles IMDb page,I found out that it was an "unofficial" remake of a fantastic-looking Spanish Horror/Thriller.Getting set to write my 800th IMDb review,I felt that it was the perfect time to unmask the hidden face.The plot:Returning home, conductor Adrián finds out that his girlfriend Belén has recorded him a video message.Playing the video, Adrián is horrified to hear Belén say that she has left him,and that he will never see her again.After reporting her missing to the cops, Adrián starts to drown his sorrows.Finding him heavily drunk, barmaid Fabiana decides to take Adrián back to her place.Taken by her easy-going charms, Adrián starts to fall in love with Fabiana,whilst Fabiana falls for Adrián's elegant musicianship.With there being no sign of Belén,Fabiana (who has been told about the missing Belén) moves in with Adrián.Whilst taking a shower,Fabiana begins to hear strange noises coming from the bathroom pipes. Terrified that the sounds are being made by the ghost of Belén,Fabiana soon discovers that Belén is far from being a ghost.View on the film:For the first half of the film,the screenplay by co-writer/(along with Arturo Infante & Hatem Khraiche)director Andrés Baiz gives the viewer an excellent false sense of security,as Fabiana and Adrián burning love is haunted by noises straight from a traditional ghost story.After getting the audience to set their minds on a ghost story being told,the writers deliver an extremely intelligent, smart twists,which shows the events that have taken place in the last 40 minutes at a completely different angle.Making sure that the title does not place all its importance on the twist,the writers build a Noirish Horror Thriller atmosphere,as Fabiana & Belén each develop a deep sense of doubt for Adrián.Keeping things bumping in the night for the first half, Baiz & cinematographer Josep M. Civit brilliantly use the exposure of flesh from the stunning cast to subtly show the "ghost" movements hit Adrián and Fabiana when they are at their most nakedly vulnerable.Casting Adrián's house in a golden light,Baiz reveals in an ultra-stylised manner,that despite looking glamorous on the outside,the house,and Adrián/ Fabiana & Belén each have a decaying darkness laying within.Surrounded by a gang of gorgeous girls, Quim Gutiérrez gives a wonderful performance as Adrián,with Gutiérrez showing that beneath Adrián's smooth charms hides a deep lack of long-term care for anyone else.Delivering an intense anger in the second half,the very pretty Clara Lago gives a marvellous performance as Belén,thanks to Lago showing a deep,mistrusting rage engulf Belén.Entering the movie with a sly smile, Martina García (who also appears naked in the title) gives an excellent performance as Fabiana,who García gives a sweet innocence to,which is torn apart to reveal viciously cynical edge,as Fabiana looks into the eyes of the hidden face.

Absolutely loved this movie. How do I know this? Because in parts I felt nauseated and slightly sick to the stomach with suspense. The desired effect I would say.I've been trying to think of another movie comparable with this one. Can't come up with it. Only one it slightly reminded me of, and I thought that would never ever happen, was the French masterpiece "L'Appartement" which had a similar mindbending way of suddenly completely changing the narrative. Maybe the later "La migliore offerta" but purely for the mystery, heartache and sheer beauty.This is what experiencing great movies is all about. Highly recommended 8/10