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"Final Destination: Bloodlines" isn't the best film in the franchise, but it's not the worst either (this is the fourth installment). The script is interesting in terms of the family plot, but in terms of the horror, the theme of cheating death, it becomes repetitive and, above all, simplistic. The suspense that was fabulously exploited in "Final Destination" and its sequel, "Final Destination 2," is absent in this sixth film. Nor is the dramatic element of the loss of a loved one touched on with the depth it did in the first two installments, or even as in the third and fifth installments, which were beginning to somewhat forget the drama. The performances are average, with the highlights being Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon, and the pleasant appearance of Tony Todd in his final big-screen appearance. The death scenes are either simple or very bad, completely exaggerated with digital special effects that come off as extremely fake and cheap gore. The 1960s setting in the premonition scene feels fake, as if it were a '60s-themed party. The present-day setting lacks the cold, gloomy atmosphere of Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5. The cinematography offers nothing new to the seventh art; the editing makes the film somewhat slow, although the hospital scene is well-edited, resulting in a memorable scene. "Final Destination: Bloodlines" is superior to the fourth installment of the franchise, but inferior to Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5... especially inferior to the wonderful first two installments.

"Thunderbolts" is a typical Marvel superhero film, full of forced jokes, simple comedic scenes meant to amuse fans, and a repetitive story typical of this kind of film. The script is rather bland and drags, only becoming interesting in the last half hour. The cast doesn't seem comfortable with their roles; Florence Pugh stands out, giving her best in portraying her basic character. The director's work doesn't bring anything new to the film industry. The cinematography is well done but similar to all Marvel films, replete with a balanced color palette and the occasional interesting camera movement, but ultimately uninspiring. The editing is slow and fails to make the action scenes stand out. "Thunderbolts" is a simple film whose last 30 minutes are the only redeeming feature.

"Un cuento de pescadores" is a great folk horror film based on the creature known as "La Miringua", whose folklore has its roots in Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, Mexico. Director Edgar Nito does an excellent job bringing this story to the big screen, transforming it into four different stories about the inhabitants of a fishing island on Lake Pátzcuaro who somehow find themselves connected to this mermaid-like creature. The performances are strong, with Renata Vaca, Andrés Delgado, and Ruby Vizcarra standing out as "La Miringua". The cinematography is magnificent, replete with natural lighting, silhouettes, and chiaroscuro that give a sinister atmosphere to the filming locations on the lakeshore. The underwater scenes are also noteworthy. The music composed for the film is utterly eerie and increases the tension in key scenes. The editing work manages to tell the story intensely by uniting the lives of the island's inhabitants. The special makeup effects are magnificent and realistic, and "La Miringua" is extremely chilling. Worth mentioning is the incredible scene with Renata Vaca and Ruby Vizcarra, which emulates Goya's painting of Saturn Devouring His Son. "Un cuento de pescadores" is a great folk horror production, with an addictive story.