A House on Fire

A sharp and twisted film that blends dark comedy and family drama, turning chaos into its true protagonist. Dani de la Orden masterfully orchestrates a screenplay full of unexpected twists, with a cast at the top of their game, led by a brilliant Emma Vilarasau, whose presence alone is enough to carry the film.

The direction is elegant and precise, with a rhythm that grows increasingly tangled as the story progresses, maintaining interest while preserving its ironic and biting tone. The sharp dialogues and the interplay between characters build constant tension, balanced by moments of clever humor in a narrative that never underestimates the audience.

While the script occasionally takes breathers that slightly dilute its initial impact, the film quickly regains its footing, thanks to the strength of its performances and its ability to sustain intrigue and satire without losing authenticity. The mix of drama and comedy is well-calibrated, allowing each twist to surprise without straining credibility.

Reminiscent of classic family entanglement stories but with a much darker and more biting edge, Casa en flames stands out as a precise and confident film that knows exactly what it wants to say and does so with style and personality. A highly engaging piece that leaves a lasting impression, both for its performances and for the sharpness with which it tackles its themes.

A funny and dark look at the environment of a family that constantly sabotages itself, and which works thanks to a plot that plays at being mischievous in its twists and to actors who find the perfect balance between their characters. A tragicomic gamble that does not end up being as vitriolic as expected after the first few minutes, and which uses too obvious springs to finish off its speech (the purification of fire). It is an agile comedy that would have needed a director less accustomed to easy comedies, but which an excellent Emma Vilarasau raises above the average.