Vesper: When Sci-Fi Grabs a Coffee with the Absurd

"Vesper" hurls you into a world where sci-fi shakes hands with the absurd, and irony walks arm-in-arm with drama. 

Data Sheet

• Director: Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper, tailors of the surreal
• Genre: Sci-fi with a smirk
• Duration: 112 minutes of visual magic
• Year: 2022, the year of "why not?"
• Based on the novel: No, but it would have been a bestseller
• Main actors: Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, and Rosy McEwen, making the impossible possible
• Where to watch: "Vesper" is just a click away on Prime Video..

Plot

In "Vesper's" world, picture Alice in Wonderland, but with fewer white rabbits and more post-apocalyptic scenarios. Our heroine, a 13-year-old with a name sounding like an exotic cocktail, lives in a world where nature decided to play a prank on humanity. And by nature, I mean that silly science that thought it was a good idea to fiddle with plant genes.

So, we have Vesper, not just any ordinary girl. She's got a paralyzed dad, a knack for bio-hacking (because, of course, every teen in a post-apocalyptic world knows how to manipulate plant DNA), and a sense of humor darker than coal. Her daily routine includes dodging killer plants, searching for non-lethal food, and chatting with her dad, who's a great listener.

One day, as in any good story, a mysterious woman appears. This woman is not just mysterious, but she also has a secret that could change everything. And by "everything," I mean Vesper's world, not the price of a movie ticket.

From here, the story takes a turn that could be described as a mix between an episode of "Black Mirror" and an unexpectedly wild birthday party. Vesper has to use her wits and bio-hacking skills to navigate the challenges ahead.

In the end, "Vesper" is not just a sci-fi film. It's a story about how to face a world that seems to have lost its sense of humor, and how to find beauty in a place where even plants might want you dead. And, of course, it's also about how important a good Wi-Fi connection is for bio-hacking.

Review

Now, let's dive into the review of "Vesper". This movie is like that time when sci-fi had a blind date with surreal art, and they decided to have a daughter. The direction? A dance between the brilliant and the absurd. It's like watching someone trying to do a puzzle with pieces that change shape every two seconds. The actors? Like musicians on a sinking Titanic, playing beautifully despite everything going haywire around them.

The set design is a cross between a post-nuclear botanical garden and a work of Dalí. For the photography, imagine the director said: "Let's make everything look like a fever dream, but prettier."

In short, "Vesper" is a film that doesn't know if it wants to be taken seriously or invite you to a costume party. Rating? A 6/10 for the courage to jump into chaos with both feet and for giving us a cinematic experience that's like a rollercoaster ride in the dark: you never know what's coming after the next turn.

Why I Recommend It

If you think sci-fi should always have a touch of absurdity, "Vesper" is your movie. It's like a carousel of unpredictable emotions and scenes that will make you wonder if the director made a deal with an alien.

Why I Don't Recommend It

If your favorite genre is a documentary about the life of ants, then maybe "Vesper" is not for you. Here, the absurd reigns supreme, and logic... well, logic is on vacation.