Mexico is known for its vibrant culture. Its cuisine, cinema, and drinks attract tourists from all over the world. Especially, Mexican alcoholic drinks like the Margarita, Paloma, and Tequila offer a unique and vibrant flavour profile, characterised by crisp, earthy notes and a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tangy tastes. In addition to drinks, food–tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and burritos–delights the senses with bold flavours. Apart from these two, movies also play a huge role in redefining the tradition while embracing modernity.
The Mexican film industry has earned global recognition through various films such as Desperado, Miss Bala, and The Marksman. Collaborations with Hollywood creators have further elevated its prestige and production quality. Adding to its success, many directors’ innovative ideas and star cast have played a crucial role in elevating the quality and global appeal of Mexican cinema. Now walking in the footsteps of legendary filmmakers, director Chava Cartas has crafted a film, Our Times. This romantic sci-fi film narrates the couple’s time travel from the 1960s to 2025.
Old to New
Nora and Héctor are two happily married couples due to their ideologies and professions aligning. Each day, their experiments and theories unfold new chapters. One day, they set out on a 15-minute mission into the future, but they ended up 59 years ahead.
Drastic Change
Upon arrival in the future, they both experience cultural differences, style, and feminism. Initially, the couple finds it difficult to adapt to these changes. However, as the days pass, Nora finds it intriguing, especially because of women’s empowerment and gender equality in the future.
Downfall of a Relationship
Though Nora prefers to stay in the future, Héctor experiences his dissatisfaction with the society they have encountered and persuades Nora that they should return to their homeland together. This statement leaves Nora heartbroken while still contemplating Héctor’s point of view. So after their fueled conversation, Héctor’s hidden personal egoism gets unveiled.
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Worth Mentioning
Every frame speaks volumes about the changing society and the timeless human experience. The director has captured the nuances of society exceptionally well without hurting the sentiments of the public. All the actors’ jobs are appreciated here, especially the leading actors, Benny Ibarra as Héctor and Lucero as Nora. Their performance creates a remarkable impact on the audience. The time travel sequence drives the viewers to another world. Moreover, the technical team has meticulously crafted the visually stunning scenes, thus elevating the film’s grandeur.
In short, Our Times is a wonderful film that resonates with both older and younger audiences. It also explores how couples’ perceptions change over time, especially as others begin to outshine them, causing emotional distance. People who wish to see this romance blended with sci-fi can dive into Netflix.
Written By: Tejaswini Prasad