The Official Story was a good movie, but I was very disappointed in the end. I wanted to find out what happened with Gaby and Alicia. Was Sara really Gaby's Grandmother or not? Would Alicia take Gaby and go live with her or leave Roberto and Gaby?
The movie began with this happy family living their dream. Alicia, a history teacher, had adopted a beautiful girl, Gaby, five years ago, and raised her as her own. It was only after Ana told Alicia her story of being kidnapped, and abused that Alicia began to question if Gaby was stolen from her parents. As Alicia attempts to uncover her daughter's mysterious past, that her husband keeps from her, she begins to question her whole life. Alicia just wants what is best and right for Gaby, even if that means losing her husband and daughter. The film ends with Alicia walking out the door from Roberto, leaving the audience to wonder what will happen to Gaby.
Alicia was hopeful in the fact that she could find out the answers to Gaby's past. Just like Alicia, Sara was hopeful, along with the other people trying to find their families, and putting a stop to the crimes. Roberto was hopeful that Alicia would never find out about his position in the government, and became hopeless after realizing there was nothing he could do to keep Alicia from wondering about his daughter's past and his envolvement in the government. I belive Ana was hopeful to get her life back to normal, and cope with her unfortunate past.
I was hoping for light at the end of the tunnel, but I don't think the film gave it. I think they just left you in your seat wondering what was going to happen next, like they would for a part two film, without the second part. Like I said I was disappointed, but I did enjoy the film very much.
Tara McFadden
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I agree with you about feeling hopeless about what happened in the film. When it ended I was waiting for a message to pop up saying what happened with the families. We are left to wonder what will happen with that beautiful child. Her loving family that seemed so perfect in the beginning was slowly falling apart. The only steady thing she had was the nanny. I do believe that Sara was her grandmother but I really wish we knew what steps Alicia would take to allow her to be a part of her life. I hope that in the end Alicia leaves for good and leaves Roberto by himself. It really bothered me to see him hit her. She deserved to know the truth. I did enjoy the film but I too want a sequel.
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