Fuerza Rebelde: Comentario arco dos de la segunda temporada de #StarWars #Andor.

¡Seguimos con nuestro analisis de la segunda temporada de #StarWars #Andor con el arco compuesto por los episodios 4, 5 y 6 que nos regalaron tremendos momentos de tensión, drama, desarrollo de personajes y un poco de acción que nos demuestra las consecuencias de esta guerra y que la revolución no es para los cuerdos!!!

La Poderosa Lección que nos dan Harrison Ford y Helen Mirren en 1923

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En mayo de 2022, Helen Mirren y Harrison Ford fueron elegidos para protagonizar dos temporadas de 1923, la segunda serie precuela de Yellowstone del todologo Taylor Sheridan, la cual seguiría la saga familiar Dutton que comenzó narrativamente con 1883.

He sido seguidor no sólo de Yellowstone sino de cualquier serie que suele sacar Sheridan, pero 1883 le abrió el camino a la que considero la mejor serie de la saga. Así es, 1923 no tardó en convertirse en un éxito instantáneo tras lanzarse el primer episodio en diciembre de 2022 y que recientemente ha llegado a su fin hace un par de semanas con su décimo quinto y décimo sexto episodios.

Dada la temática del mes, que consiste en hablar de esos actores que mejoran con la edad, inmediatamente pensé en esta inusual pareja que curiosamente tenían desde 1986 que no actuaban juntos. Un año significativo para mí, así que lo tomaré como buena señal. Incluso recuerdo bien lo emocionado que estaba al saber que estarían juntos en una saga tan popular e importante como lo son las producciones del universo de Yellowstone.

Helen Mirren lo ha hecho todo y siendo lo mejor de ello, el no haberse quedado encasillada con el papel de la Reina Elizabeth. Al contrario, tras ganar el Oscar por Actriz Principal en 2006, comenzó a participar en producciones como Tesoro Nacional 2, RED, La Deuda, Monsters University, RED 2, Un Viaje de 10 Metros, La Dama de Oro, Rápidos y Furiosos 8-10, El Buen Mentiroso, Alas Blancas e incluso fue la voz de la narradora de Barbie.

Al igual que Harrison Ford, no se ha detenido en lo absoluto y mucho menos tras su retorno como héroe de acción en Indiana Jones y la Calavera de Cristal. Desde ese 2008, se ha aventurado en 42, Vaqueros y Aliens, El Secreto de Adaline, Los Indestructibles 3, Star Wars: El Despertar de la Fuerza, Blade Runner 2049, El Llamado a lo Salvaje, Indiana Jones y el Dial del Destino y recientemente Capitán América: Un Nuevo Mundo.

Como se podrán dar cuenta, este señor y esta señora han conquistado cualquier género que se les presente, ya sea drama, comedia, acción, incluso romance y fantasía, no hay nada ni nadie que los detenga de comerse el escenario tanto en la gran pantalla como en el formato televisivo. Ambos actores son la evidencia de que la edad va más allá de un número, es un estilo de vida para disfrutarse y nunca limitarse a seguir haciendo lo que tanto les gusta hacer.

Así como Tom Cruise confesó que ver a Harrison Ford interpretar a Indiana Jones en sus ochenta años, él ahora se sentía seguro de seguir haciéndolo como Ethan Hunt más allá de la “conclusiva” Misión Imposible: Sentencia Final. No se diga de Helen Mirren quien ni siquiera Toretto puede frenarla en las carreras de máxima velocidad. No hay duda de lo grandes que son y más cuando se optó por darles el centro de la atención en esta segunda serie precuela de Yellowstone.

A pesar de ser promovidos como los principales de las dos temporadas de 1923, ambos actores se desenvuelven al mismo nivel y tiempo del resto del elenco porque todos sin excepción conforman un ensamblaje y de los mejores vistos en televisión. Aprovecho para aplaudir el trabajado de otro grande, Tymolthy Dalton, que a su edad de 79 años, resulta insoportable de verlo como el empresario Donald Whitifield, ya que sobresale en ese papel de sadomasoquista, dominador, manipulador y sociópata.

¿Quién lo hubiese imaginado? De mi parte me encuentro en shock porque el señor no se intimida para nada, ni al encontrarse rodeado de jovencitas desnudas, al contrario, se desenvuelve como todo un profesional que muchos jóvenes ya quisieran tener su potente presencia y dicción. Un villano intelectual y con educación, cuyos agarres con Ford y Mirren son de reconocerse, y espero lo sean en las próximas premiaciones.

Y es que lo maravilloso de 1923 es ver cómo las personas de la tercera edad, no son discriminadas sino puestas en lo más alto para que funcionen como líderes e inspiren al resto a seguir los mismos pasos como sucedió gracias a Ford y Mirren. Ya sea por separados o juntos, son una fuente eterna de inspiración y una garantía por lo cual la Familia Dutton, que hasta apenas conocíamos por su hermano en la serie de 1883 y por su nieto en Yellowstone, se convierte en un atractivo a estudiar por las siguientes décadas.

Helen Mirren como Cara Dutton, la matriarca de la familia, interpreta a una mujer fuerte que no pudo tener hijos pero que eso no la detuvo para cuidar de sus sobrinos. No es la típica esposa sumisa sino tiene su carácter, es amorosa con su esposo e hijos cuando debe serlo, disciplinaria cuando se dejan llevar por el impulso, cuestionadora de la modernidad y defensora del patrimonio de su familia hasta el grado de agarrar una escopeta o un rifle para proteger a defenderse de lobos y personas.

Harrison Ford como Jacob Dutton, el patriarca de la familia, comparte el mismo liderazgo de su esposa y para nada se ofende sino al contrario le da su lugar a la mujer, es duro y honesto, se desenvuelve bajo los mismos valores y es justo, trabajador y un buen hombre. Incluso lo he encontrado más sensible que Mirren sobre todo en los últimos momentos en que debe acompañar a la esposa de su hijo conforme agoniza.

Podría decirse que Ford y Mirren tienen la primera y la última palabra porque durante el final de temporada, vemos a los dos disfrutando de su compañía, analizando el grave peligro que acaban de experimentar y lo que les depara en el futuro, un futuro contado con los dedos de las manos en víspera de su avanzada edad, lo cual lo denotan en sus expresiones conforme se toman de las manos para darse ánimos de seguir adelante y afianzar su alianza inquebrantable. Un matrimonio ejemplar, no cabe la menor duda.

Estos dos maestros de la actuación comparten unas miradas de eterno amor, que no necesitan decirse nada porque en los gestos uno como espectador puede percibir su historia, las tragedias y su esperanza. Se siente la nostalgia en el aire y el deseo de saber más. Por decir que Helen Mirren trae cortito a los jóvenes mientras que Ford los deja lucirse sin miedo a pasarse al segundo plano. Así de dadivosos son, que su mutua química es lo que nos detona un par de sonrisas y carcajadas por como se vacilan entre ellos. Es difícil no sentirnos identificados con ciertas vivencias y hasta desearlas.

Enterarnos del anhelo de Cara por conocer a su nuera o al cachetear a la otra y pedirle que se comporté como una mujer debido a una situación de inyecciones por prevenir la rabia, nos demuestra lo valiosa que es gracias a Helen mientras que Harrison la reconoce por ser una mujer única y bella por dentro y fuera como lo era su nuera, lo cual me parte el corazón porque nunca imaginé verlo interpretar a un hombre de rancho vulnerable y listo para tirar la toalla y retirarse.

Efectivamente, no hay nada que los detenga y no deberían, aunque ronden en los 80 años. La edad no es excusa para quedarse rezagado o ser ignorado, al contrario, es para aprovecharse al máximo. Me atrevo a decir que ambos son el bello ejemplo de que no se ocupa rejuvenecer digitalmente para seguir dejando huella en esta industria que suele discriminar la vejez. Por tanto, tomaré esta participación como una lección para seguir creciendo no sólo en edad sino en espíritu, en lugar de dejarme limitar o limitarme ante todo lo que la vida puede ofrecerme como lo sigue haciendo todavía con esta hermosa y talentosa pareja.

Como dato adicional:

Harrison Ford se ha expresado de la vejez con la siguiente frase: "Fui joven y ahora disfruto siendo viejo" y Helen Mirren ha comentado que: "La magia de la edad es que a medida que envejeces, aprendes a apreciar la vida aún más".

Dicho esto, es evidente que ambos no sólo se encuentran en los mejores momentos de sus carreras sino lo aprecian y lo disfrutan tal como se puede percibir en los 16 episodios de 1923.

A Busy Month at The Movies

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Last April, I had the opportunity and time to take advantage of the special ticket price for the entire month and went to the theater every weekend, resulting in a total of five films. Incredible. It took me almost five years to do what I used to do before the pandemic crisis.

This really made me reflect, as survivors, everyone here right now whether reading this article or just hanging out, is truly blessed to be alive, and being alive should not be taken for granted but with respect and awareness, because others were not as fortunate as we were.

So, Yes, it is important not to forget and to always enjoy life at much as possible and in my case, I ended up enjoying thanks to the following April’s releases:

A Working Man

I really enjoyed Beekeeper; therefore, the second collaboration between director David Ayer and Jason Statham will be almost as good as their first, and that’s due to not being the typical action vehicle for Statham. Well, it was in a certain degree but with feeling as it almost made me cry at the end.

It reminds me a lot of Liam Neeson’s Taken, and it certainly shares his spirit and formula. But it is clearly inspired by John Wick’s criminal underworld, in reference to the villainous group he must face to save her boss’s daughter. Judging by the ending, I wouldn’t be surprised if a sequel is greenlighted. If that is the case, I will probably go just for pure entertainment.

Sylvester Stallone’s influence on the script is a great help, in a way, the sentimentality is noticeable, offsetting the bloody violence that Ayer often unleashes. Every moment is well coordinated and each character is stronger, even the kidnapped woman proves to be as tough as her captors.

In addition to a balanced performance, Jason benefits from his interactions with David Harbour, who plays a blind ex-marine. Harbour is becoming a fan favorite because he is adept at balancing seriousness with comedy. I would have love it to see him in action, but writing him as blind was a bad decision, as he would have been a perfect sidekick.

In any case, I was expecting less and, in the end,, I got more in terms of performance, action and story. It is not a spectacular film, but it is enough to entertain, even if you get mad about police corruption. In a good way, it serves as a seriously reminder to always keep an eye to our love ones, especially women, who are always in the crosshairs of criminals.

The Amateur

I was expecting more from The Amateur and instead, A Working Man was the unexpected surprised. I say this because the rescue plot felt more powerful until the end, rather than Charlie’s personal revenge, which started to weaken in the middle of his quest. Not only did the screenplay feel generic, but also did James Hawes’s direction.

The physical fights are messy and not as believable as a I would have liked but the film’s strengths lie in the technology and its implementation thought Charlie’s tactics. Furthermore, Rami Malek needed to express more emotion or suffering for the audience to connect. Instead, Laurence Fishbourne ended up stealing the show thanks to his charisma, as did Jon Bernthal, who was only there to distract us for a quick moment.

Caitríona Balfe as Charlie’s anonymous contact, was wasted. Dead or alive, it did not matter because what began as a revenge story it drastically changed into an unmasking of an espionage conspiracy without adequately developing the circumstances that gave rise to it. The same could be said of our protagonist’s transformation from cryptographer to “vigilante”.

But it is not Rami’s lack of personality, but rather an unconventional adaptation with a much-needed rewrite at his core to justify the means to an end. At least it is entertaining thanks to the supporting cast, but I have seen better “spy” or “revenge” movies. Taking into account that it only grossed $ 37.5 million on a $ 60 million budget, I can easily understand why it wasn't the only one who thought this.

Sinners

Oh my God! What did a just see? My eyes! Oh, my eyes! They burn! They are really burning!

Honestly, I had my doubts regarding this period horror but director Ryan Coogler and his main actor Michael B. Jordan showed us why they are masters of what they do. Having made Black Panther and Creed, who would have thought that they had team up once more to deliver a bloody and fascinating vampire movie?

It is not an easy genre, but they approach it with great ease and with mastery in every aspect. I am even dare to predict it is a sure candidate for the upcoming Award Season. I am thinking of nominations in categories such as Film Editing, Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound, Score, Make up, Production Design and even original screenplay and Best Picture. Hey, I believe everything is possible for this bloody and horror film.

The reference of how the music can summons spirits from the past and the future worked at its best due to a sequence where we see people from other generations dancing together. Racism and segregation were used to justify the vampirism purpose. Therefore, it is worth mentioning that the villain’s intentions are reasonable to a certain degree.

It even felt like a biography because of the way it ended, so it is very important that you stay after the credits because there is an epilogue that you would want to missed. It was disturbing seeing how everything you know changed in a matter of seconds.

As a special shout-out, Michael B. Jordan deserved a lot of credit for portraying the twins. I am not a fan of actors who play these types of roles, but he did perfectly. The same goes to Jack O’Connell as the Irish Vampire Remmick whose performance sent chills done my spine. Kudos to newcomer Miles Caton, who cements himself as the film’s soul, and who can forget the sassy and sexy Hailee Steinfeld. This girl’s career is getting better thanks to her mature and risky characters.

Warfare

What a ride! Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza direction deserves to be seen at the big screen because visually is stunning and it is such a faithful historical account of Mendoza’s experiences during the Iraq war as a U.S. Navy SEAL. Said that, it is impossible not to feel anxiety and anguish for all the physical pain and psychological suffering this platoon had to endure in the wake of the Battle of Ramadi on November 19, 2006.

I am not going to lie; this is a WAR movie and a very powerful one at that. I’d even go so far as to put it in the same league as Saving Private Ryan and Lone Survivor. We don’t need an explanation to get a sense of what is really happening. It is all about surviving for these soldiers, following rules and trusting their comrades, that is all a soldier needs to accomplish any mission and live to tell the tale, as was the case with Mendoza.

War is not pretty and directors Mendoza and Garland make sure to portray this side of terror unfiltered. The twenty minutes before the battle begins serve to introduce us to this squadron, of which Joseph Quinn and Charles Melton proves to be the true protagonists thanks to their amazing performances. Don’t get me wrong, the rest of the cast is brilliant in their diverse portrayals. Being impossible not to care for each one of them.

In the end, we don’t need to know what is happening or why, this is a bloody and tense modern war film that we will never understand, and that is good and necessary. Plus, the entire movie takes place inside a house. So, the directors deserved a lot of credit for getting the most of that location. I was restless the whole time, and for a 90-minute ride, it felt uncomfortably long.

The Accountant 2

Nine years after the first installment, not only Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolf but also Jon Bernthal as his brother Braxton in this better than expected sequel, which follows the secret investigation left unfinished by former FBI agent Raymond King (J.K. Simmons) after his sudden murder. It is up to Deputy Director Medina to uncover the terrible truth that only Christian can see thanks to his condition.

The entire original cast, except one, returns to this sequel under Gavin O’Connor direction but now under Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artist Equity Productions. This time the story revolves around human trafficking in Los Angeles and Ciudad Juárez. This compels me to confess that it was somewhat unexpected, as it had recently become a “popular theme” not only in movies but also in television series, to mention the second season of Lioness.

At least here it was achieved with heart and plenty of military action. Especially in the final act, where we see together Christian and Braxton giving it their all to fulfill their unsanctioned mission. It helped that there was more buildup between Affleck and Bernthal characters, as they shared incredible chemistry that makes it impossible not to laugh at how different they behave. One tough, the other sensitive, but both equal on the fight scenes and shootouts.

But it is not all men, women dominate here too, as Cynthia Addai-Robinson is amazing as also Daniella Pineda, who steals the show as Anais. Their physical combat felt so brutal and real: I love how different they are, their expressions are pure gold. I am looking forward to seeing more from these actresses in The Accountant 3, hoping that their stories continue in the same way that Allison Robertson’s role got expanded from the first.

By the way, great editing. Richard Pearson relied on his previous work on The Bourne Supremacy and Quantum of Solace to developed a technological sequence were Justine and the autistic children break into a civilian home just to steal an important photo. That, along with the fantastic fight sequences, also makes the story dynamic and enjoyable. It is a good sequel, but I still preferred the first one.

In conclusion, it was a good month to go to the movies because I enjoyed every film, and I hope the fun continues to accompany me this summer. If I had to choose a movie, I think I would go for Sinners although Warfare wouldn't be that far behind.

Thank you.

Bourne Vs. Hunt: Before the Reckoning

 After been cleared at the medical camp near the Siachen Glacier, Ethan Hunt needed some time off from the IMF, the same with Illsa Faust, now that she was free, almost because she need it to fill some paperwork in the newly Headquarters of the MI6.

There were bringing all the equipment from the subway station, so all agents were summoned, including a special one that was about to retire. Therefore, a new position was up to grab if she were interested, but first she needed to consult it with Ethan. But that would have to wait for another occasion. At least he was the one who let her know that she had everything to find him.

It did not take that long to settle, due to an unexpected assignment that he received of a higher risk than the ones that came before. Ethan was accustomed to all types of trouble, but this one was truly dangerous. As always, the recorded message sounded from the tape recorder that it was sent to his supposedly vacation site, which in reality was a safehouse.

The recorded message sounded as follows:

Hello Ethan, the following mission is only for your eyes and for the team that you choose, because this is of high concern for the CIA, done wrong and it could destroy the good relationships between the United States and England. Said that, recently we discover that a rogue agent named Jason Bourne infiltrated the rebuilt headquarters of MI6, and not only did he steal some confidential files but he planted a bomb on the director’s main office. Luckily, the director of MI6 was not killed, but many were injured during this attack. In order to do damage control, we need you to do the impossible possible, you must capture Jason Bourne alive so we can understand with what we are dealing and propose a solution to avoid jeopardizing our liaison with MI6. This mission, if you accept choose to accept it, will autodestruct in 10 seconds. Thank you Ethan, and good luck.

—Interesting —expressed Ethan, after dropping the recorder to the floor to avoid a serious burn.

To his understanding, Jason Bourne have never been captured because he as him, were so darn good, so this was indeed a challenge. Well, more than a challenge, it was an opportunity to do what others have not been able to achieve, and for this to be a successful mission, he needed his Ghost Protocol’s Team, to which Benji accepted without question, as also William Brandt and Jane Carter. Everyone agreed to return and help Ethan on this intriguing and impossible Bourne mission.

First, they surveilled all the available video of the Bourne heist and it was very strange for Ethan to admit that his target acted a little carelessly. Like he wants it to be noticed, but at what extend? If this is the case, then why disappear, or was this a message for someone in the MI6. Was a new black ops program underway and he want it to stop it before it started?

Nothing of all this made any sense, either way, it did not matter. He was going to capture him while trying to figure out his true motivations. Once he got him, he will get those answers because he needed to know. After what happened with August Walker, he could not give himself the luxury of trusting the CIA that easily.

—So, —Ethan requetet his team’s attention— What have you all found?

—Well, nothing —Jane was the first to respond—, previous to the Bourne’s assault, I could not find nothing about him. Some of his files are confidential and locked.

This put Ethan to think harder.

—He is practically your equal —William admired, trying to remain calm—, a ghost, there is no way unless he wants them to, but I don’t think that’s going to happen.

—What would you do, Ethan? —Benji tried to remain calm—, like Brandt said, he is you in a similar way. Does he have someone to care, any alliance?

—According to the Blackbriar Operation records, he shared a relationship with a girl named Marie Kreutz but was killed by a corrupt Russian Federal Security Service Assassin under the orders of Ward Abbot, former director of Treadstone.

—This is truly a mess —Ethan put both of his hands on his head to try to put in order his thoughts.

—Wait minute —Jane intervened —, it happens that tomorrow is the anniversary of her death.

—Who’s dead? —requested Benji.

—Bourne’s girlfriend —repeated Jane, grateful of being of use once more—, Marie.

—This is a good start —Ethan acknowledged —, where was she killed?

Ethan started to walk in circles, to soothe his anxiety.

—At the Nerul Bridge —revealed Will—, Panjim City, Goa, India. I remembered, it was like 20 years ago, when we all got hit hard with the Neski case. Those were indeed dark times I am afraid.

—It is probably that he will go and visit the site —Ethan suggested with certainty as expected—, knowing him, hewill probably have an escape route.

—Wait —Benji interrupted with a nervous voice—, it can’t be that easily.

—It is not —Ethan corrected after putting his serious face—, we are going to do what the others did not do, we are going to let him come to us.

—Like Solomon? —Will remembered with a laugh.

—Something like—Ethan smiled—. Now, let get to work.

Jason Bourne was surprised to acknowledged that it has been more than 20 years since Marie, the love of her life was shot in this same bridge. He still remembered when they switch seats while running from an assassin, and then out of nowhere, Marie got shot in the head and both ended up on the river. That bullet was meant for him, he was the one who need it to die, no her, never her. Since that tragedy, he has never forgiven himself for causing her death.

Returning to the place of the tragedy was a promise Jason Bourne had to keep every year. He longed to go back to their first meeting outside the American Consulate in Zurich. Back then, he had no idea who he was, and Marie was unaware that he was hunted by Treadstone. Never in his mind, Jason thought of returning to the CIA. They were not to be trusted, so much corruption, lies and political issues that it became difficult to separate the good from the evil.

No, he was never going back and, in a way, he sensed an invitation because he recognized a certain figure nearby. He decided to wait an see what he wanted, maybe he was working with Pamela Landy. Only one way to be sure. He slowly turned to face Ethan and both stared at each other trying to read their minds through their physical gestures and body signals.

—Jason Bourne —Ethan called without sudden movement.

—Ethan Hunt —Jason looked directly into his eyes, just to show him that he was fearless.

—You hear about me —he smiled—, I am flattered.

—I could say the same thing—Jason drop his face to hide his smile—, this is the first time they send a legend.

—I wouldn’t call myself a legend.

For a brief moment, both agents looked around to make sure there was no one else but them.

—But you are Ethan —assured Jason—, let’s cut to the chase.

—I was rather hopping we can avoid that —laugh Ethan while studying Jason’s true intentions.

—Yes —Jason started to prepare mentally—, I heard you had a strange sense of humor.

—Please —begged Ethan—, don’t run.

Jason kept quiet.

—Look —Ethan raised his hands to show Jason that he was unarmed—, we just need you come in, not with the CIA but with the IMF.

—They are the same!

Jason leaned on the bridge railing and Ethan did the same.

—No —Ethan clarified in good faith—, we are not, and you know it very well.

—What exactly do I know, Ethan?

—Everything.

This was it; this was the moment were Jason will do the unthinkable.

—Not everything.

Jason took a few steps back from the bridge, as if he were grabbing momentum.

—I don’t want to do this the hard way —reply Ethan, trying to sound so convincing— I don’t want to humiliate you, from one rogue agent to another, please, reconsider.

For a moment, Jason did reconsider the offer.

—I can’t.

—Then you leave me no choice.

As expected, Jason Bourne started to run toward Ethan and they both engaged on a tactical fight. Both were good at blocking each other. Jason evade his hits at all times while Ethan did anything, he could to knocked him. But both men were too dawn good at fighting each other. Ethan was positioned in front of Bourne’s escape route and Bourne just needed to remove him so he can just jump on the river to escape via a jet ski that he hidden for this occasion.

As coldly calculated, Jason managed to knock down Ethan, and as he descended through the bridge, he immediately got trapped in a fish nest that Benji programmed automatically to launch exactly when Jason was falling. Ethan could not contain himself as he watched an angry Jason being carried by Benji and Will. Luckily, nobody noticed when they put him in the truck to go directly to IMF installations as Ethan promised.

—This is absurd man —Jason alleged.

—Told you so —Ethan reminded him.

—You truly have an awful smile, do you know.

What a cheap shot, Ethan thought while getting closer to him.

—Yes, I have been told.

Jason started to get desperate.

—Why am I here Ethan?

—You know why —Ethan insisted.

—No —Jason stressed—, I don’t.

—Whatever you think —Ethan was optimistic— I didn’t do it.

—Really? —Ethan challenged him— we have footage from yourself stealing MI6 Files, and also destroying their new facilities. Care to explain?

This was totally crazy for Jason to even listened.

—They are framing me again —it did made sense on Ethan’s mind—. You should know it.

—I give you that —concord Ethan—, but how can I be sure that you are telling the truth.

—I am Jason Bourne, you are Ethan Hunt, we are not clumsy nor stupid, we are the best of what we do. Tell me, why would I risk everything on Marie’s death anniversary, it makes no sense and you know it, deep inside, you know it to be true.

Ethan requested Benji to bring his laptop so he could review the surveillance footage again and again. And suddenly he knew that he was telling the truth, but he did not had time to react because when they least expected, an explosion derailed the Van. So, in the middle of the fire, he helped the rest of the team escape while Jason was nowhere to be seen. Seconds later, he was surrounded by MI6 agents, one of them was Bond, James Bond.

Ethan was transported to a secure facility and placed in the middle of a large hall, where he stood one on one with the famous 007. As always, Ethan smiled.

—It is an honor to finally meet you —released Ethan.

—Oh Ethan, you truly don’t know anything, that is a first.

James Bond revealed not to be himself after removing the mask from his face.

—Why am I not surprised —Ethan maintain his concentration—. Don’t tell me you are part of the apostles.

—Not actually, we are the eye, we are everywhere and control everything, and best of all is that you will never see me coming.

—So, you are Spectre —Ethan accepted the truth.

—Let me present myself, I am Ernst Stavro Blofeld Jr.

Ethan could not avoid to laugh when the son of Blofeld added the Jr. at the end of his presentation.

—Just dropped the Jr., please —Ethan was getting annoyed—. It does not suit you.

—But it does Mr. Hunt —explained Blofeld Jr.—, because I am the son, the future and to my satisfaction, everything went exactly as planned. Bourne is on the run, and your team would soon be killed by him while you are going to get killed by James Bond, obviously personified by me. This would create a war between the CIA, MI6 and IMF because Bourne killed your crew while trying to escape with records that proved that IMF was in league with MI6, then Bond killed you in retaliation and we have civil and cold war again.

—And while the world is at war —Ethan concluded—, Spectre will thrive once more.

—Exactly —Blofeld Jr. sounded happy—, my father will be pleased after his liberation and the world will be a safer place under our guidance and protection.

—That is a good thoughtful plan —interrupted Ethan—, but you are forgetting something important. From the beginning, I knew Jason Bourne was telling the truth. The Bourne we see in the footage is left-handed as you are.

Clever, Ethan Hunt was hatefully clever than Blofeld Jr. could anticipated.

—I have dealt with people like you in the past, to mentioned The Syndicate, so I knew you like to watch, like you said it, you are the eye, so Bourne and I staged everything. The fighting and the he getting trap in the nest, which he did, no matter if he says otherwise. So, let’s cut to the chase, your plan failed beautifully.

—Well —Blofeld regains confidence— , I suppose killing you will suffice for the moment.

Blofeld raised his arm pointing to Ethan’s head and before pulling the trigger, a cellphone on Ethan’s pocket ringed.

—You should answer the call —Ethan warmed—, trust me, it is in the best interest of all.

Blofeld Jr. took Ethan’s phone and after answering, it was revealed that Jason Bourne was on top of the building in from of them. From there, he was pointing at Ethan with a sniper riffle. After the warning, he did not have an alternative but to dropped his gun and accept defeat.

—Well played —that was the last thing Ethan heard of him.

While saying their goodbyes, Ethan and Jason were greeted but none other than James Bond.

—It’s good to finally meet you Mr. Bond.

—Likewise.

Jason, Ethan and James shook hands in a sign of respect and admiration.

—We are good?

Ethan gave the recordings to Bond, while M and Moneypenny took Blofled Jr. to custody.

—Yes —assured James—, we are good.

—Well, I supposed you don’t want to join us at IMF.

When Ethan turned to look at Jason, suddenly he was nowhere to be found. That made him laugh as it was something expected.

—I heard you are leaving MI6.

—Yes —there was something nostalgic in James’s response—, You should do the same.

—Just remember that If it doesn’t work, don’t be too hard on yourself.

—Ah, Madeleine is not like the others girls —James search for her at the farthest corner of the room and found her—, you should know better now that you and Illsa decided to stay together.

—I will appreciate it if you help us with the transition, before you go.

—Will do —Bond turned to make sure the transfer was executing as planned—, I will be lying if I said I wouldn’t miss this.

But to his surprised, Ethan was also gone.

—I suppose there is no time to die.

Bond laughed as he reunited with Madeleine to take a flight to Matera. He needed to go there before officially retiring. He just need it to go to Vesper's tomb and try to find closure, he owed it to him and to the love of his life, because she was the one who convinced him that he was more than an agent, so, in a way, he was very hopeful that this time, he would end up having the life he deserved.

The end.