''Reflections'' () is a 2002 Spanish neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by

Miguel Ángel Vivas Miguel Ángel Vivas (born 1974) is a Spanish director, and screenwriter. He has directed films such as ''Extinction'' (2015), and '' Your Son'' (2018). Filmography As director * '' Asedio'' (2023) * ''Desaparecidos'' (2020) * '' Unauthorized ...

starring Georges Corraface.

Plot

Beleaguered police inspector Jaime Narbona takes over a serial baby killer case with the help of coroner Virginia and colleague Iván, with suspicions initially falling upon Lázaro, who Narbona had already tried to put behind bars in the past.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Vía Interactiva, Ensueño Films, and Calle Cruzada with the backing of Antena 3 and Vía Digital. It boasted a budget of 450 million Pts.

Release

Distributed by Columbia TriStar, the film was released theatrically on 25 January 2002.

Reception

Casimiro Torreiro of ''

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'' wrote that Vivas demonstrates "manners of a filmmaker's with a keen eye", but is eroded by no other than himself "in his facet as a screenwriter". Jonathan Holland of ''

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'' wrote that the film "succeeds in imitating the visuals of

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but, despite a strong cast, fails to generate either suspense or characterization", with the script being "absurd". Fernando Méndez-Leite of ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting "Vivas' making and visual atmosphere" as a positive point while citing Corraface's accent as a negative point.

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