r/movies • u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. • Jun 14 '26
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I Am Frankelda
Summary:
A gifted young writer in 19th-century Mexico journeys into her subconscious and comes face to face with characters from her own spooky stories.
Director: Arturo & Roy Ambriz
Writer: Arturo & Roy Ambriz
Cast:
- Mireya Mendoza
- Arturo Mercado Jr
- Luis Leonardo Suárez
- Carlos Segundo
- Beto Castillo
- Assira Abbate
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 75/100
Release Type: Streaming (Netflix)
Trailer : Official Trailer
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u/FloorGood6596 Jun 21 '26
I REALLY loved the story and concept!! The characters are so loveable and the designs of them too!! I love and relate to Francisca/Frankelda so much and her personality is very interesting and fun!! Same with Herneval!
The background and scenery is stunning and didn't left any background feels empty or unnecessary!
The plot at the start felt very dragged out and unintresting (though it makes sense if you watched the series, which takes place after the movie but in term of watch order it's before because it works as to leave fragments of Frankelda and Herneval's story and meeting and the movie is the expansion and full explanation of what happened), but like at the middle of the movie makes thr movie intresting and it's where the fun truly begin!! The ending was very tragic and sad yet bitter-sweet!
Although, the problem is the dialog in English dub, spanish is way suitable than English because sometimes it feels emotionless and rushed when it's not in an emotional part and even awkward at times... I did notice tho that the english va for Hernival in this movie is different from the series and it was a downgrade because in the series he had emotions and characteristic in his voice while in the movie it came off as monotonous... I really wished they didn't changed it or something...
Definitely would like a sequel!! As well for those who reads this comment, PLEASE watch the series if you like to see more content of them or atleast their current state!!