The premiere of Don’t Look Up, the new Netflix movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer LawrenceAmong other well-known faces of Hollywod, she has stolen the attention of viewers, who have already placed her as one of the most viewed on streaming.
To its satirical plot, with accompanying social criticism, we must add the fleeting participation of two Peruvian actors: André Silva and Ramón García. With comments in favor, the harsh criticism of his appearances has not been long in coming.
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Two appearances that have divided the public
With the first arrival of Don´t look up to theaters in early December, viewers were surprised to notice the appearance of André Silva, known for being part of Peruvian series and soap operas. Already with the film on Netflix, his performance became massive, as well as that of Ramón García, interpreter with a career worthy of being recognized.
While the public, to a large extent, has highlighted and saluted her appearances, there are others who criticize, downplay and mock her. It is true, they do not interact with the Oscar winners, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence or Meryl Streep, but the fact that two Peruvians are considered for a movie with a luxury cast, is to be recognized.
The unfortunate comments and criticisms have not only made them talk about them on social networks, but Do not look above is positioned as the most watched movie on Netflix Peru. Yes, they came out as extras, but since when is it wrong to be?
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Not the first time: the Magaly Solier case
Many will say that criticism is part of an actor’s job, but when comments go on offense, something is wrong. Let us remember what happened to Magaly Solier in 2010. The actress was part of the Oscars gala of that year for The scared teat, an achievement for a country where national cinema at that time was not so diverse.
The criticism did not stop and beyond focusing on her interpretation, the messages were towards her, her clothes and her way of speaking. We saw a similar situation when it was part of the Cannes Film Festival, where this time it was not the public, but two well-known Peruvian actors who made fun of Solier on television with racist phrases.
Scene. Silva’s participation in Paracas. Photo: broadcast
Thus, after reading comments about André Silva and Ramón García that go from “they were only extras” to “they didn’t even speak, only seconds appeared”, it is good to begin to analyze and understand why it is so difficult for us to recognize the achievement of others. Why is it difficult for us to admit that the triumph can be someone else’s?
Ramón García. Photo: URPI / Wilder Pari
What we see with Silva and García in Don’t look up is perhaps the first step so that others also have their opportunity, one that many seek, but that after years of trying, they finally do not succeed.
Don’t look up: cast
- Leonardo Dicaprio like Dr. Randall Mindy, astronomer and professor at the University of Michigan.
- Jennifer Lawrence as Kate Dibiasky, an astronomer and PhD student under Mindy’s direction.
- Meryl streep like Janie Orlean, the president of the United States.
- Cate blanchett as Brie Evantee, host of the TV show The Daily Rip.
- Rob morgan as Dr. Clayton “Teddy” Oglethorpe, chief of NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office.
- Mark Rylance as Peter Isherwell, millionaire, founder and CEO of the technology company Bash.
- Jonah hill as Jason Orlean, son of President Orlean and Chief of Staff.
- Timothée Chalamet like Yule.
- Tyler perry as Jack Bremmer TV presenter.
- Ariana Grande like singer Riley Bina.
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André Silva and Ramón García: undeserved criticism for their appearances in Don’t look up