Perfect Strangers (2018)

About Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers, or 'Perfetti Sconosciuti', in Italian, is a 2016 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Genovese. It was later remade in multiple languages worldwide, and here we focus on the remake released by Mexico in 2018. The movie is a dark comedy revolving around seven friends who gather for a dinner party. They decide to play an unusual game where they all must share every phone call, text, and email they receive throughout the night. As the evening unfolds, secrets begin to come out, prompting them to question how well they actually know each other. The film managed to strike a perfect balance between laughter and the harsh realities of life, demonstrating how our digital selves can often hide our true selves.

Making / Production

Perfect Strangers is a remake of the original Italian film, directed by Manolo Caro. Produced by Rafael Ley, María José Córdova, Rodrigo S. González, and the director himself, the adaptation maintains the essence of the original while infusing local nuances to appeal to the Mexican audience.

Actors

• Cecilia Suárez as Eva: A psychologist. She played her character with complete conviction, providing a solid foundation for the "game" to build upon.
• Bruno Bichir as Antonio: Eva's surgeon husband. His portrayal of the tensions of a man hiding secrets was exceptional.
• Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mario: A tax accountant with a bombshell to drop. His portrayal added suspense to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's idea originated from an Italian movie with the same name.
• This movie is one of the remakes adapted in different languages worldwide.
• Manolo Caro, the director, is famous for his work on the popular Netflix series "The House of Flowers".

Awards

While the original Italian version won several awards and nominations, the Mexican adaptation did not garner any major awards; however, it was highly appreciated by the audience for its local adaptation.

Quotes

• "The mobile phone has become a black box full of secrets"
• "Truth is not what you can see, but what you can't see"

Music and Soundtrack

• "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed
• "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel