Rest in Peace (2024): An Argentine film on Netflix that navigates between drama, suspense, and the social reality of the 1990s

Rest in Peace is an Argentine thriller film starring Joaquín Furriel and Griselda Siciliani. It is written by Marcos Osorio Vidal and directed by Sebastián Borensztein.

“Rest in Peace” is a thriller that works: founded on compelling performances, a script that knows which buttons to push and when, and a clear vision of the story it wants to tell and how.

Plot

A man plagued by debts decides to vanish. Years later, he returns to confront his past and his family life.

Film Review of “Rest in Peace”

“Rest in Peace” is, first and foremost, a film that rests on the foundation of a strong script determined to tell its story and, while employing many elements of a thriller, doesn’t insist on being a Hollywood-style thriller. The film expertly creates intrigue, plays the part of a suspense movie but also manages to stay within the realm of drama, allowing Joaquín Furriel to shine and letting the story rely more on the character than the suspense, though never forgetting the latter.

“Rest in Peace” also offers a snapshot of an era, a reconstruction of the ’90s in Buenos Aires, as well as what came after, but it’s not fundamentally a socio-economic movie: it’s more about family drama, personal journeys, and an inherently human story that knows how to take advantage of its strong elements and deliver a narrative that’s personal, dramatic, social without being overpowered by any genre.

Does this make “Rest in Peace” a unique film? It’s a good film, but it doesn’t leave that great story or boast that significant production for which it could be remembered. It’s a pleasant movie, suitable for a quiet afternoon, that achieves its goals without striving for high achievements, subtly slipping into our lives without making too much noise.

Our Opinion

A well-crafted story, excellently acted, with a script that works and is balanced and effective at all times, skillfully weaving dramatic and suspense elements to provide an entertaining period piece.

Where to Watch “Rest in Peace”

Netflix