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The law is supposed to be a base for order in the society. Yes the law is not always perfect but I'm not going to talk about that today. The reality is that any action that goes against the law is a crime and the offenders are regarded as criminals. I'm not a legal expert so I don't know for sure how the law works but I do know that criminals get punished by the degree of the offense they committed. A petty thief would not be given the same punishment as a fraudster. A drug dealer would not be sentenced so harshly as a serial killer.
There are crimes that can be understood and forgiven. There are also crimes that are really bad but not enough to hate the perpetrator forever. On the contrary, there are crimes that are so evil that you would want to believe that hell really exists just for the perpetrators.
The miniseries, Black Bird, shows a sort of comparison in crime and the minds of criminals. It is a true life story of the American serial killer, Larry Hall, based on the book "In With The Devil" by James Keene. Without wasting anymore time, let's get into it...
Se supone que la ley es una base para el orden en la sociedad. Sí, la ley no siempre es perfecta, pero no voy a hablar de eso hoy. La realidad es que cualquier acción que vaya contra la ley es un delito y los infractores son considerados delincuentes. No soy un experto legal, así que no sé con certeza cómo funciona la ley, pero sé que los delincuentes son castigados según el grado del delito que cometieron. Un ladrón de poca monta no recibiría el mismo castigo que un estafador. Un traficante de drogas no recibiría una sentencia tan dura como un asesino en serie.
Hay crímenes que se pueden entender y perdonar. También hay crímenes que son realmente malos pero no lo suficiente como para odiar al perpetrador para siempre. Por el contrario, hay crímenes que son tan malvados que querrías creer que el infierno realmente existe solo para los perpetradores.
La miniserie Black Bird muestra una especie de comparación entre el crimen y la mente de los criminales. Es una historia real de la vida del asesino en serie estadounidense, Larry Hall, basada en el libro "In With The Devil" de James Keene. Sin perder más tiempo, entremos en materia...
About Black Bird/Sobre Black Bird
James "Jimmy" Keene is a drug and arms dealer living the life in Chicago, Illinois. During a raid, he is arrested, charged and eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison. A few months into his sentence, Jimmy is recruited by the FBI to help with a case. This is no easy case though because Jimmy is asked to go undercover in a maximum security facility to get a confession from suspected serial killer, Larry Hall. If the operation is successful, Jimmy would have his sentence commuted and he would walk free. Initially, Jimmy is reluctant but he eventually agrees and is checked into hell.
The operation begins. With a lot to lose on the outside, Jimmy begins to adapt to the new facility. Eventually, he meets Larry and the real challenge begins.
Will Jimmy get Larry to confess? Will justice prevail? Will Jimmy survive the hell he got thrown in?
James "Jimmy" Keene es un traficante de drogas y armas que vive en Chicago, Illinois. Durante una redada, es arrestado, acusado y finalmente sentenciado a 10 años de prisión. Unos meses después de su sentencia, Jimmy es reclutado por el FBI para ayudar con un caso. Sin embargo, este no es un caso fácil porque se le pide a Jimmy que se infiltre en una instalación de máxima seguridad para obtener una confesión del presunto asesino en serie, Larry Hall. Si la operación tiene éxito, a Jimmy le conmutarían la sentencia y quedaría libre. Inicialmente, Jimmy se muestra reacio, pero finalmente acepta y se registra en el infierno.
Comienza la operación. Con mucho que perder en el exterior, Jimmy comienza a adaptarse a las nuevas instalaciones. Eventualmente, conoce a Larry y comienza el verdadero desafío.
¿Jimmy conseguirá que Larry confiese? ¿Prevalecerá la justicia? ¿Jimmy sobrevivirá al infierno en el que lo arrojaron?
My Opinion on Black Bird/Mi opinión sobre Black Bird
I watched this show a few weeks back after I saw someone make a review of it in this community. Due to the emotional and psychological impact of the entire story, I had to take sometime to decide whether to write a review or not. Thing is, I've loved true crime stories, especially the ones involving serial killers, since I was about 7 years old. I've watched hundreds of shows and documentaries, read many articles and listened to tons of podcasts on the subject. Sometimes all that negative content can take a toll on a sane person's mental health.
Well, serial killers are not sane people which is why they can commit heinous crimes that are just unfathomable to the average person. There is something broken in these people that makes them go against the greatest morals of humanity. Because they don't feel the way other humans do, they are regarded as monsters and are hated by society. In reality, monsters can come in different sizes and shapes. They can be big and scary but can also be dorky and weird like Larry Hall.
As weird as it is for me to admit it, the best character in this series in my opinion is Larry Hall. The actor, Paul Hauser, did a fantastic job with this character. His words and expressions were nothing short of a really disturbed person. I wouldn't know what a first hand interaction with a psychopath would be like but Paul played it in a way I would imagine it. The way he acted and the things he said were just really disgusting. The emotionless and calm demeanor made it clear that Larry Hall was not normal. Paul Hauser wore the skin of this character so well that you may just end up really hating him. I had to even watch an interview of the actor to remind myself that he was a regular guy with a wife and a kid. It's this type of memorable performance that I like to see in a show.
Vi este programa hace unas semanas después de que vi a alguien hacer una reseña en esta comunidad. Debido al impacto emocional y psicológico de toda la historia, tuve que tomarme un tiempo para decidir si escribir una reseña o no. La cuestión es que me encantan las historias de crímenes reales, especialmente las que involucran asesinos en serie, desde que tenía unos 7 años. He visto cientos de programas y documentales, leído muchos artículos y escuchado toneladas de podcasts sobre el tema. A veces, todo ese contenido negativo puede afectar la salud mental de una persona sana.
Bueno, los asesinos en serie no son personas cuerdas, por lo que pueden cometer crímenes atroces que son insondables para la persona promedio. Hay algo roto en estas personas que les hace ir en contra de la mayor moral de la humanidad. Debido a que no sienten como otros humanos, son considerados monstruos y son odiados por la sociedad. En realidad, los monstruos pueden tener diferentes tamaños y formas. Pueden ser grandes y aterradores, pero también pueden ser tontos y extraños como Larry Hall.
Por extraño que sea para mí admitirlo, en mi opinión, el mejor personaje de esta serie es Larry Hall. El actor Paul Hauser hizo un trabajo fantástico con este personaje. Sus palabras y expresiones eran nada menos que las de una persona realmente perturbada. No sabría cómo sería una interacción de primera mano con un psicópata, pero Paul lo interpretó de la forma en que lo imaginé. La forma en que actuó y las cosas que dijo fueron realmente repugnantes. El comportamiento tranquilo y sin emociones dejó en claro que Larry Hall no era normal. Paul Hauser lució tan bien la piel de este personaje que es posible que termines odiándolo de verdad. Incluso tuve que ver una entrevista del actor para recordarme que era un tipo normal con una esposa y un hijo. Es este tipo de actuación memorable lo que me gusta ver en un espectáculo.
I cannot mention Paul Hauser without mentioning his co-star Taron Egerton. There's something about this Kingsman star that just makes him very likeable. He plays the character of James Keene or Jimmy. I really love the conflict and change that this character had to go through. In the beginning he was really smug and a little corny but as he got to spend time with hardened and insane criminals, his personality gradually broke down. Can you imagine it? Getting sent to a mental facility to get a confession while acting like you enjoy the serial killer's sick stories and descriptions? Just like anyone, it took a huge toll on Jimmy that sometimes he'd go back to his cell shaking and crying.
A very disturbing moment for me was when Jimmy tried to get Larry to feel some remorse and let the victims' families know where to find them but Larry would not budge. It was sad seeing Jimmy try to understand why Larry would not do the right thing. The smug drug dealer who loved dark humor began to understand that there were levels to evil and he was way below Larry. Jimmy was so clearly affected that drastic change in his initial personality was even highlighted in court.
Taron Egerton's performance was priceless in this show. The charm that he expressed was top notch. Also, the way he expressed his emotions was so damn convincing. If you're a fan of Egerton, then you really should see this show. You're just gonna love him.
No puedo mencionar a Paul Hauser sin mencionar a su coprotagonista Taron Egerton. Hay algo en esta estrella de Kingsman que lo hace muy simpático. Interpreta el personaje de James Keene o Jimmy. Realmente amo el conflicto y el cambio que tuvo que atravesar este personaje. Al principio era muy presumido y un poco cursi, pero a medida que pasaba tiempo con criminales endurecidos y dementes, su personalidad se desmoronó gradualmente. ¿Puedes imaginarlo? ¿Ser enviado a un centro psiquiátrico para obtener una confesión mientras actúas como si disfrutaras de las historias y descripciones enfermizas del asesino en serie? Al igual que cualquier otra persona, a Jimmy le costó mucho que a veces regresara a su celda temblando y llorando.
Un momento muy perturbador para mí fue cuando Jimmy trató de hacer que Larry sintiera algo de remordimiento y dejar que las familias de las víctimas supieran dónde encontrarlas, pero Larry no cedió. Fue triste ver a Jimmy tratar de entender por qué Larry no haría lo correcto. El traficante de drogas presumido que amaba el humor negro comenzó a comprender que había niveles de maldad y que estaba muy por debajo de Larry. Jimmy estaba tan claramente afectado que incluso se destacó en la corte un cambio drástico en su personalidad inicial.
La actuación de Taron Egerton no tuvo precio en este espectáculo. El encanto que expresó fue de primera categoría. Además, la forma en que expresó sus emociones fue muy convincente. Si eres fanático de Egerton, entonces deberías ver este programa. Lo vas a amar.
Still talking about the cast, I would also like to point out the performance of Greg Kinnear as Detective Brian Miller. Greg's performance together with the director's work made Detective Brian a brilliant character. I have watched many detective movies and shows where the detectives would wear cool shades and act all emotionless until it gets to a scene of pure rage. This one was different. When the first victim was discovered you could see and feel the impact such a sight had on the detective. Right there and then he got attached to the victim and made it a responsibility to bring her justice. The whole thing is similar to what I hear detectives on podcasts and documentaries describe the effect their work has on them. It makes Detective Brian Miller a really natural character.
Earlier, I mentioned that this miniseries is based on a book by James Keene himself. I have not read the book so I can't say if it is a good adaptation or not. What I do know though is that the show is amazing. For one, I really love the way the story was told. The events were not really presented chronologically. There was a constant switch between the present and the past and you wouldn't even know what year it was or how much time that had passed unless it was mentioned. You'd think that this would mess the story up but it was actually presented very beautifully. Some really top directing work went into this show to make it turn out like it did.
Because the story of this miniseries is based on true events, it doesn't have the resolution that you'd hope for. The way things ended was kind of disappointing but that isn't something to complain about. The story is still very beautiful and sad. There are scenes that will really get to you and either make you very angry or sad. The genuine character chemistry, the color and the film scores all give the series an unforgetable feel.
Aún hablando del elenco, también me gustaría señalar la actuación de Greg Kinnear como el detective Brian Miller. La actuación de Greg junto con el trabajo del director hicieron del Detective Brian un personaje brillante. He visto muchas películas y programas de detectives en los que los detectives usan gafas de sol geniales y actúan sin emociones hasta que llega a una escena de pura ira. Este era diferente. Cuando se descubrió a la primera víctima, se podía ver y sentir el impacto que tal visión tuvo en el detective. Allí mismo se encariñó con la víctima y se hizo responsable de hacerle justicia. Todo es similar a lo que escucho a los detectives en podcasts y documentales que describen el efecto que tiene su trabajo en ellos. Hace que el detective Brian Miller sea un personaje muy natural.
Anteriormente, mencioné que esta miniserie está basada en un libro del propio James Keene. No he leído el libro, así que no puedo decir si es una buena adaptación o no. Sin embargo, lo que sí sé es que el espectáculo es increíble. Por un lado, me encanta la forma en que se cuenta la historia. Los eventos no fueron realmente presentados cronológicamente. Había un cambio constante entre el presente y el pasado y ni siquiera sabrías qué año era o cuánto tiempo había pasado a menos que se mencionara. Uno pensaría que esto arruinaría la historia, pero en realidad se presentó de manera muy hermosa. Se invirtió un trabajo de dirección realmente superior en este programa para que resultara como lo hizo.
Debido a que la historia de esta miniserie está basada en hechos reales, no tiene la resolución que esperarías. La forma en que terminaron las cosas fue un poco decepcionante, pero eso no es algo de lo que quejarse. La historia sigue siendo muy hermosa y triste. Hay escenas que realmente te afectarán y te enfadarán mucho o te entristecerán. La química genuina de los personajes, el color y las partituras de la película le dan a la serie una sensación inolvidable.
Should you watch Black Bird?/¿Deberías ver Black Bird?
Yes you should! If you haven't seen this miniseries yet you really should get to it as soon as possible. There are just six episodes with each episode having a runtime of roughly one hour. If you love true crime especially then what are you waiting for? Go check this miniseries out! Once I heard about it I quickly started to watch it and I did not regret one bit. Every minute spent watching this show is worth it.
Black Bird is a true story that will definitely trigger big emotions in any viewer. You may even cry or feel like crying. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it unbelievable and yet authentic. The cast of the show did a brilliant work with their characters as they displayed very nice chemistry. In fact, the entire screenplay is so good and makes the miniseries an unforgettable work of art.
I'd give this show a score of 9/10. Have a feel of the madness by checking out the trailer below;
¡Si deberías! Si aún no has visto esta miniserie, deberías hacerlo lo antes posible. Hay solo seis episodios y cada episodio tiene una duración de aproximadamente una hora. Si amas el verdadero crimen especialmente, ¿qué estás esperando? ¡Ve a ver esta miniserie! Una vez que me enteré, rápidamente comencé a verlo y no me arrepentí ni un poco. Cada minuto dedicado a ver este programa vale la pena.
Black Bird es una historia real que definitivamente provocará grandes emociones en cualquier espectador. Incluso puede llorar o tener ganas de llorar. El hecho de que esté basado en una historia real lo hace increíble y auténtico. El elenco del programa hizo un trabajo brillante con sus personajes, ya que mostraron una química muy agradable. De hecho, todo el guión es muy bueno y hace de la miniserie una obra de arte inolvidable.
Le daría a este programa una puntuación de 9/10. Sienta la locura viendo el tráiler a continuación;
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I'm a good fan of Crime films....I loved the way you reviewed the movie in a very detailed form. you really did a great job with the way you analysed the mind of the criminal mastermind. I always try to figure out how the minds of criminals work when committing heinous crimes. I really can't wait to watch this 'Black Bird' because it seems like it is going to be a very interesting miniseries.
Awww thank you for the compliment on my work :). I also try to understand how criminals (especially serial killers) think. I've watched a lot of documentaries where psychology experts try to explain this but I still never really understand.
Wow you like true crime. Ok then, you should watch Black Bird. Just prepare for a very disturbing experience.
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wow, muy interesante esta serie, ya que habla de la mentalidad de un criminal, ver como un criminal lo contrata la FBI para buscar a alguien mucho peor que él es algo muy interesante de ver, por como describes esta serie me recuerda un poco a las CSI en la escena del crimen, pero claro esto ya es algo más allá que solo resolver casos.
Los asesinos en series no son personas cuerdas desde mi punto de vista, ya que nadie debe estar cuerdo para poder matar a otra persona, lo bueno es que esta serie nos sumerge en este tipo de personas, buena reseña amigo, saludos.
Yes the series is a very interesting one. The fact that it is based on true events makes the series much more captivating. The idea of the legal system hiring criminals to do very dangerous work in exchange for leniency is something that we see a lot in movies but this series proves that it really happens.
There are definitely levels to criminality but I agree that no sane person can just become a heartless serial killer. It takes a special type of monster to commit such acts and still be able to live with themselves. Black Bird does well to show us a bit about a serial killer. It's difficult for us regular people to understand why they do terrible things and so the natural thing is to hate and be scared of them.
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Paul Hauser gives a great performance, the first time I saw him was in a series about mixed martial arts, he played a character a bit unhinged as well. He also starred in a movie directed by Clint Eastwood, about a real event as well. Greg Kinnear is fantastic as the detective, his every gesture and look conveys the feelings of his character. I liked the scene where Jimmy breaks down, locked in his cell, crying silently, after hearing Larry tell what he did with one of the victims. A heartbreaking scene.
I totally agree that Paul Hauser was a great fit for the Larry character. He presented that character in a very repulsive and unlikeable way which is a good thing. The first time I saw this guy perform was in Cruella but he didn't even stand out to me. Seeing his awesome performance in Black Bird was very pleasant.
Greg Kinnear is an actor that I did not know until I saw this show. From the moment he got a look at the victim, I knew he would make a great detective and he did. In fact, every member of the cast was just superb.
Yes the scene where Jimmy breaks down after hearing Larry's recount was very sad to watch. It just showed how he could not handle it. When he finally lost his cool it was not surprising at all.
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sii me gusta este tipo de series, basada en hechos reales, y sobre todo de crímenes, son realmente emocionantes, no sabría definirlo, pero te siente como involucrado y quieres entender y saber por qué lo hizo, de donde surgió esa mente criminal, sin duda esta miniserie se ve muy, y por supuesto voy a buscarla para verla, gracias por compartirlo, saludos.
True crime stories have always been very captivating. The mystery behind these types of stories just makes you want to sit and not miss a minute. It's weird but people (including myself) have this fascination with true crime especially the ones that involve murder and serial killers. Nowadays we get to consume these types of content in many digital forms including a show like this. It's difficult to explain the feeling but I totally understand your view. If you really like true crime then Black Bird is a miniseries that you definitely want to see.
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