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‘Blue Beetle’ is the first big DC character in James Gunn’s plans. But the most interesting thing is that this film makes a great representation of the Mexican migrant community in the United States.
Blue Beetle He is the first Latino superhero inside DC that we see on the big screen. This is Jaime Reyes, a young man of Mexican descent who comes into contact with an alien artifact in the form of a beetle that grants him incredible powers.
Xolo Mariduenaknown for his participation in Cobra Kaitake the Jaime Reyes character in one of the funniest productions of this 2023, which not only stands out for the presentation of Blue Beetlebut for its level of comedy and above all, the correct representation of Mexican migrant families.
So, regarding the premiere of this film directed by the Puerto Rican Ángel Manuel Soto, here we leave you some very Mexican aspects that appear in Blue Beetle which you will surely recognize… And remember that this August 17 is already available in theaters.
A United family
Blue Beetle It’s a superhero movie. However, and in a good way, its narrative focuses not so much on Jaime’s development as a superhero, but on him as an individualWell, what happens with the protagonist, and all the situations in which we see him, are shared with his family (they are part of the process).
And that’s something new in metahuman tapes, because the trips they go through are usually very solitary with an objective that is framed towards the creation of a group. In Blue Beetle it’s not like that, and that’s why It represents a respite from DC and that superhero fatigue.
Jaime Reyes’ family is a character in itself, and share the limelight with him. For example, from the beginning they know that he is Blue Beetle, and They accompany you in the process of exploring your new capabilities. That is, they support him and support him in everything. And that is a very typical aspect of Mexican families.
A resilient community
The Mexican community (or rather, Latino families in general) has always been known for being resilient. Despite the obstacles that come her way, she finds a way to get ahead, and she always does it with a sense of community: support, union, solidarity and empathy.
and this remains very well represented in Blue Beetle not only through the protagonist’s family, but also through the neighborhood where he lives in Palmera City. To explain this, we have to talk about two situations. The first is a family tragedy that the Kings live.
After what the Kings suffer a loss, one of the most emotional parts of the tape occurs. And it is that the family comes together even more to cope with the conflict and then work on the emotional part. In other words, they fight together, overcome the problem together, and then cry as a family.
And the other has to do with the Latino community in which they live. Several families from the neighborhood where Jaime Reyes grew up come together to support them and get out of adversity. We can say that this is the heart of the film and for which it stands out from other superhero productions inside and outside the DC universe.
References of Mexican culture
Jaime Reyes was born in the United States, but his parents immigrated from Mexico. Hence everything that is around it presents references of Mexico, specifically inherent elements of popular culture in Mexico ranging from music and entertainment to behaviors.
The soundtrack is incredible and has some of the most representative Mexican artists and songs in the world. For example, you hear “La Chona” by Los Tucanes de Tijuana or even integrates into selena quintanilla in the plot (to “mock” Jaime’s romantic situation). is also listened to Luis Miguel or even boleros.
Blue Beetle also recognizes the importance of referents of television in Mexico. And we see characters ranging from Maria from the neighborhood telenovela starring Thalía, until the grasshopper colorado of Chespirito, both being part of history.
Another funny aspect that is very recognizable with the idiosyncrasy in Mexico, is the use of Vick Vaporub, the famous menthol and eucalyptus ointment which is always used by Mexican parents to cure some ills in their children. Blue Beetle shows this kind of subtle but highly recognizable details that make its setting something certain.
