Mi problema con CULPA MÍA

Summary

YouTuber Dana reviews the 2023 Netflix teen drama film Culpa Mía. She breaks down the film's plot about a toxic romantic relationship between 17-year-old Noah and her 22-year-old stepbrother Nick. Dana praises the film's entertainment value and PTSD representation but critiques the inconsistent period setting, uneven comedic acting, underdeveloped central relationship, and unconvincing CGI. Though deeply problematic, Dana doesn't consider Culpa Mía the worst teen film, highlighting Noah's sexual autonomy and Nick's slight redemption. She ultimately calls it mediocre yet watchable.

Takeaways

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• 😕 The movie romanticizes a toxic relationship between a 17-year-old girl and her 22-year-old stepbrother.
• 🤬 The stepbrother does many horrible things like abandoning the girl on the street at night.
• 🎥 The movie feels contextually disjointed, with a 2000s aesthetic but modern soundtrack.
• 😠 The acting and tone are inconsistent, awkwardly jumping between drama and comedy.
• 😣 The enemies-to-lovers trope lacks proper development before they get together.
• 😱 The climax involves the girl's abusive criminal father kidnapping her for ransom.
• 🏎 It has a Fast and Furious-style street race with terrible CGI effects.
• 😢 The girl has PTSD from past trauma that is well-portrayed.
• 👍🏻 Despite flaws, it's somewhat entertaining with decent acting potential.

Q & A

What is the main premise and plot of the 'Culpa Mia' movie?

It is about a 17-year-old girl named Noah who gets romantically and sexually involved with her 22-year-old stepbrother Nick, who is violent and involved in criminal gangs. The movie follows their toxic relationship and the drama that unfolds.

What traumatic events has Noah gone through leading up to the movie?

Prior to the movie, Noah lost her father figure and went through a difficult breakup from a long-term relationship. She then experienced a dangerous and traumatic situation that is not described in detail but left her severely traumatized.

How does the movie depict Noah's PTSD symptoms?

It shows common day-to-day symptoms like being startled by noises, having nightmares, and going into fight-or-flight mode when approached unexpectedly. It also graphically depicts her having intense flashbacks and reliving the trauma during anxiety attacks.

What positive qualities does Noah show despite the unhealthy relationship?

She directly calls out Nick's abusive behaviors multiple times. She sets clear boundaries and doesn't tolerate the pain and harm he causes, showing strength and self-respect despite the circumstances.

How does Nick mistreat and endanger Noah early on in their relationship?

He makes inappropriate advances knowing she is underage, leaves her stranded alone at night on the highway after an argument, and leaves her at a party unaware that a recently freed convicted rapist who has threatened her is there.

How does the film fail to justify their relationship progression?

There is no character bonding or vulnerability building between them beforehand. The few nice things Nick does for Noah do not redeem or make up for his cruelty, violence and mistreatment of her.

What filmmaking weaknesses undermine the intended drama?

The inconsistent acting oscillates randomly between melodramatic and comedic without narrative reason. And the amateurish CGI during action scenes makes climactic moments impossible to take seriously.

How does Noah's trauma resurface later in the film?

The dangerous man who scarred her stomach as a child appears again, having been released early from prison, causing escalating psychological torture as she fears for her physical safety.

How does Nick ultimately help Noah?

When she is kidnapped for ransom by her estranged father and his gang, Nick helps save her from them during a reckless car chase and shootout with police.

What tone and style of film is 'Culpa Mia' trying to achieve?

It has elements of romance, comedy, psychological thriller, action and melodrama - essentially emulating the chaotic blend of genres often found in episodic mobile games and teen Wattpad stories.