Jimpa

Watched at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

I feel bad for giving a low rating because Sophie Hyde clearly is talented and her passion with this narrative is demonstrated throughout. A good heartwarming tale of family, LGBTQ indentity and bonds are something I do enjoy as they are personal towards me. I really like the performances and what Hyde is wanting to express. But unfortunately, it didn't work because of Hyde's thin approach on the narrative and the characters having no real emotional connections that would reward an investing moment. There are moments Hyde wants to explore about the themes and character and while I do appreciate her style and approach, the issue is, as I said, that nothing about the characters really were interesting.

The production is okay. The dialogue and dynamics feel clunky as some of the dialogue sequences feel a bit too unrealistic which distracts the emotional and realism that Hyde is wanting to portray. Alongside with a pacing that feels unbalanced and certain choices made from the characters are a bit strange that feels off.

I must I am quite disappointed because I want to like it. Because as someone who is from the community of LGBTQ, I understand the intentions but it just didn't work.