FILM REVIEW: "Krissy Belle"

[Rachel Galvin]

 

(On left:) I.S. founder Rachel Galvin, director Alyn Darnay and screenwriter/ lead actress Carole Wood

"Krissy Belle" premiered at FLIFF at Cinema Paradiso on Nov. 4 to a great audience response.

Comical and delightful, this film, directed by Alyn Darnay,  follows a naive southern belle as she navigates her way through the culture shock that Miami offers her.

Leading actress and screenwriter Carole Wood becomes her character, naive and ditzy with a spark of spunk, she gets herself into the darnedest situations and runs into some equally comical characters. One such character is the rude next door neighbor, a hot Latina with fire of her own who doesn't take kindly to Krissy Belle's simpleton ways. This part is played by Vivi Pineda, who certainly makes a splash whenever she graces the screen with her presence.But every character has something to offer, even Krissy Belle's adorable dog Remington, who has a few bits of well-placed commentary of his own.

The clash between cultures brings plenty of humor and, for those who speak Spanish, those parts en espanol are very funny. Right now, the film is sans subtitles, although, due to popular demand, that may change. If not, it is worth brushing up on your Spanish to catch the full meaning of the subtleties. Although, even without knowing the language, it is easy to pick up on what is happening. Poor, Krissy Belle doesn't know Spanish either, so you are in good company.

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