Reset, volver a empezar
Reset, volver a empezar

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Reset, volver a empezar

2020
Movie
77 min
Spanish

The Argentine basketball player Fabricio Oberto narrates in first person, along with other former teammates, how they live after belonging to that mythical team.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: David TruebaGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A successful advertising executive, who has seemingly overcome a difficult past, finds her life disrupted when a young journalist begins investigating a sensitive part of her history. As the journalist delves deeper, long-buried secrets and complex family dynamics resurface, forcing the executive to confront the consequences of her choices and the true meaning of starting over. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the challenges of reconciling one's past with the present.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Victoria Abril and Candela Peña. The narrative's exploration of complex emotional themes and family relationships was generally well-regarded, though some found the pacing or certain plot developments to be less effective.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances from its female leads.

  • Explores mature themes of past trauma and identity effectively.

  • Some viewers found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or slow-paced.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this title, but where reviews exist, they often highlight the compelling acting and the film's emotional depth, while some note a preference for a more straightforward plot.

Fun Fact

The film's original title, 'Reset', was changed to 'Reset, volver a empezar' (Reset, start again) in some markets to further emphasize its thematic core of second chances and confronting the past.

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