María Fernanda Mugica
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Journalist and film critic. Co-author of Amar como en el cine, a book about the history and style of Hollywood´s romantic comedies (published by Paidós, in 2017)
Drop (2025)
84%
3/5
“Drop is constantly on the edge of making the viewer want to disengage. Yet, it's so entertaining that it keeps you watching until the end, when the finale will test even the most willful audience. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Apr 19, 2025
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Black Bag (2025)
96%
4/5
“Instead of exploring romantic relationships through a drama with tear-jerker scenes, Soderbergh chooses a spy story with touches of humor and an elegant aesthetic. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Mar 27, 2025
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I'm Still Here (2024)
97%
4/5
“[Fernanda Torres'] work is brilliant, in a way that is not ostentatious and constructed from subtlety. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Feb 20, 2025
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Paddington in Peru (2024)
93%
3/5
“...[Paddington in Peru] stands out for integrating such complex themes as chosen family, identity and immigration, in a sufficiently accurate way, but without letting it take center stage. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Feb 5, 2025
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Nosferatu (2024)
84%
4/5
“[Robert Eggers] constructs a gothic horror fable and all of its elements, including the unrealistic acting tones of a brilliant cast, are a risky artistic decision that pays off. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Jan 7, 2025
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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)
95%
4/5
“Poitras's documentary disasembles the fabric of art, life, and politics, showing the threads and how they weave together, then reassembles the tapestry so we can better understand Goldin in all her facets. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Otroscines.com
Feb 11, 2023
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The Fabelmans (2022)
92%
5/5
“A very moving film by a giant storyteller telling his own story with genuine emotion and zero cynicism. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Otroscines.com
Dec 29, 2022
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The Lost City (2022)
79%
4/5
“Recaptures that Hollywood tradition in the best way, with a leading duo that overflows with charisma and beauty. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
May 19, 2022
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Morbius (2022)
15%
2/5
“While it is a bit ridiculous and humble in its intentions, the film offers something to have fun with. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
May 19, 2022
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Uncharted (2022)
41%
3/5
“... Ends up being an entertaining yet disappointing film. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
May 18, 2022
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Marry Me (2022)
61%
3/5
“The cast creates a kind of festive noise that distracts from the plot limitations and average mise-en-scène. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
May 18, 2022
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Rifkin's Festival (2020)
41%
2/5
“The jokes don't achieve the intended impact... Melancholy ends up beating comedy. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
May 18, 2022
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Antlers (2021)
60%
3/5
“[It's] the suspenseful scenes and horror revelations that are the most fascinating, thanks to effective staging and powerful visual effects. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Nov 16, 2021
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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
76%
“Watching it on the biggest screen possible, with the best sound system within reach, Godzilla vs. Kong entertains with the famous battle it promises and little else. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Mar 25, 2021
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Lina From Lima (2019)
87%
“The film unequivocally but subtly presents the economic and social inequalities suffered by Lina... but without making her the victim or the hero. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Aug 12, 2020
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“The look of the documentary is sensitive and has a cheerful spirit, without denying the difficulties its protagonist faces. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
May 14, 2020
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“Even though the film presents Alejandra's suffering, her frustrated illusions and the violent way in which she died, A Beautiful Dream takes a gamble to reassess that magical moment in cinema that marked her life. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Apr 9, 2020
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Onward (2020)
88%
“From its playful and adventurous spirit to its unexpected homage to Weekend at Bernie's, Onward approaches familiar films of another era. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Mar 5, 2020
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The Grudge (2020)
20%
“The most disappointing aspect of The Grudge is that it wastes its talented cast. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Feb 13, 2020
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“The Clowns' forte is its humor. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Jan 30, 2020
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Countdown (2019)
26%
“It's very entertaining thanks to the suspense and comedy, even though it doesn't achieve a true horror atmosphere. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Jan 16, 2020
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Cats (2019)
19%
“The CGI turns the kitsch of the original work into something more disturbing than entertaining. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Jan 9, 2020
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Frozen II (2019)
77%
“The whole movie is esthetically beautiful. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Jan 2, 2020
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The Snow Queen 2: The Snow King (2014)
“There is still no technological advancement that can replace a script. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Dec 9, 2019
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Charlie's Angels (2019)
52%
“Each scene shouts to the viewer not to worry, that the game of putting three beautiful women with different looks fighting against evil men is empowerment and not a surrender to the rules of Hollywood. [Full review in Spanish]” –
La Nación (Argentina)
Dec 3, 2019
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