Review | Tira Me da Mira: The Resumption of National Cinema After the Pandemic

The film combines references that reach different generations, and even starting from a formula that is well known, it still manages to be current.

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The gender cop comedy (which mixes comedy and action, usually having police characters as protagonists) had its heyday in the 80s, but it never really disappeared from the world of cinema, proving to be a long-lived style that knows how to renew itself with each generation.

Although it was one of the great flagships of American “canned” in past decades, nowadays it is well rooted in several countries (including Brazil), with productions that leave nothing to be desired. And already making it clear, this is the case of Take me out of sight, which hits Brazilian cinemas on May 24.

The film introduces us to Roberta (cleo, who, in addition to acting, also participates as a producer and signs the soundtrack), an audacious and insubordinate civil police officer. She is George's daughter (Fabio Jr.), a Federal Police chief, and has an unresolved relationship with Rodrigo (Sérgio Guizé).

Dissatisfied to be removed from the investigation into the death of actress Antwerp Fox (Vera Fischer), she decides to investigate the case on her own, which leads her to the suspicious Bianchini Energy Realignment Clinic, where she gets help from her ex-therapist (and ex-girlfriend of her partner, Lucas, played by fiuk), the clumsy psychologist Isabela (Bruna Ciocca), and discovers that what the place hides may be much bigger than she thought.

The film has an authentic and intelligent comic vein, managing to draw laughter from various references, ranging from pop culture, films, global soap operas, Fiuk's participation in BBB, internet cancellations and even Fábio Jr. The interaction between Cléo, Fábio and Fiuk generates some of the best comic moments, where even their off-screen family relationship is explored.

But that's no reason not to highlight the rest of the cast, especially Julia Rabello (like actress Natasha Ferrero, a “recently canceled” on the internet who seeks to boost her career again) and Bruna Ciocca, who put on a show and were a lot of fun with their characters. In general, the whole cast did very well, both the big medallions (including Vera Fischer, Stenio Garcia, Cris Viana and Maria Gladys) as well as newcomers, such as the ex-BBB HIV Tube (like the receptionist Jessica), combining the experience well with the new generations.

All this was only possible with the (exquisite) direction of Hsu Chien and Diego Timbo. It is a film that excels in competence and completeness. Comedy makes very good use of references that cross different generations and media. The action scenes are very well developed. And these two main aspects blend perfectly with adventure, suspense, romantic comedy and even a little bit of drama, as the film still manages to address serious topics, such as trauma, family relationships, anxiety and emotional disturbances, even in the midst of the plot of investigation, comedy and action. Virtually all the main characters have subtexts worked competently in the plot.

Press conference

A lot was asked during the press conference of the premiere about whether the family relationship between Fábio Jr., Cléo Pires and Fiuk would have influenced their dynamics in the film, Fábio was emphatic in assuming that it was, including mentioning that it was only at the invitation of Cléo that he returned to acting.

Director Hsu Chien mentioned the importance of the project, the resumption of national cinema productions during the pandemic, and how it was possible to film taking all care and maintaining all safety restrictions.

Cléo spoke about her satisfaction at starting her producing career, acting in a film with her family, participating in the casting and acting both in front of and behind the camera. And Bruna Ciocca did not hide her satisfaction with her project and her debut in the world of cinema. And there are reasons for that.

Worth it?

Take me out of sight it is definitely a hit. Its plot is simple, but it manages to approach different themes and walk between different genres. Its cast clearly believed in what they were doing, as they all delivered an excellent job, especially in the comic part (which is one of the most difficult for those who act).

Its direction and production were very competent, balancing action, comedy, suspense and even some moments of drama. The film combines references that reach different generations, and even starting from a formula that is well known, it still manages to be current. At this moment of resumption of Brazilian cinema after the worst of the pandemic, it certainly deserves to be checked out.

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