Caralique – Movie Review
Director: Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
Writer: Dale Fiola (Screenplay)
Cast
- Isabella Blake-Thomas (Once Upon a Time)
- Herene Cardona (Chocolat)
- Joy Seojin Yang
- Abbie Georganna (Hunt Club)
- Josh Margulies (The Lost Treasure)
Plot: Caralique is a determined, young fashion designer looking to bring color to the people around her. Constantly being told no, Caralique must learn to stick to her instincts and continually try again in order to achieve her childhood dreams.
Runtime: 1 Hour 11 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Caralique starts as we meet the young fashion designer Caralique (Blake-Thomas) telling her story of her troubled childhood with her mother Arlette (Cardona). Arlette struggle to find a job to keep her daughter in a stable environment. However, Caralique had a vivid imagination and wanted to continue her mother’s dream.
As Caralique looks to make an impact at school, she finds her life becoming more complicated. However, she isn’t going to back down of following in her mother’s footsteps.
Verdict on Caralique
Caralique is a family drama following a teenager dealing with her desire to following in her mother’s footsteps. It follows the two struggles in her early years before getting a break. However, each moment could bring a different level of heartache.
This is a drama that tells the story of trying to make a difference in the world. It shows people can find inspiration in the most unlikely places and what they bring to the table could change other people’s lives. There is pure heart in the story and by the end of the movie, you can see the good the message wants to be. The performances are strong and the positive mentality shown could inspire others.
Final Thoughts – Caralique is filled with heart and soul.