No. 32 (2019) Ola No de Crimenes "Crime Wave". April 9th.

Film No. 32 (2019) April 9th.  6:45 PM  PALACE CINEMAS  Northbridge. 

"Give me a single piece of truth, that all this is true." (Leyre's parish priest is sceptical of her story but maybe, deep down, knows this might have been coming from one of his regular parishioners).

This film with Pink Pantheresque opening titles will lead you down corridors of morality, violence and forbidden love, at a surprising pace. And while the sum of its parts doesn't always work, Ola de Crimenes, is an entertainment package which makes one wonder how 100 minutes could have evaporated so quickly. Maribel Verdu carries this silly tale as divorcee Leyre, by its digital coat-tails. It all begins at the end as we meet a black-eyed Leyre sporting bandages and a dodgy shoulder, while looking through the standard confessional barrier at her parish priest. Yes, okay, the priest is reluctant to listen, but must. After all, the story won't be told if he doesn't. So on the whole, you've seen it all before but the colour, vibrancy and scenes of redemption will have you hooked (in the main). If you've loved the work of Verdu from Y T Mama Tambien (2000) to Happy 140 (2015) then this is a must as she continues to test her range. A rollicking ride. 8GUMS.