Corazón Salvaje by Caridad Bravo Adams has been adapted for the screen in numerous occasions. The 1993 version is my favourite telenovela ever, but I am not against other adaptations. I recently watched the 1960s film with Julio Alemán and Angélica María, which I found very enjoyable. That is why I think this 2009 version was a wasted opportunity. The trailer was promising. There seemed to be lots of action, a generous budget and a beautiful Chayanne song. Why did it fail? In my opinion, the (unnecessary) voice-over was more appropriate for broadcasting a football match. The costumes looked like cheap fancy dress, while the actors kept shouting over one another and twirling around the set. I have seen Eduardo Yañez in other telenovelas and I know he can act. I cannot understand why he was directed to scream and jump around like a gorilla. I was not impressed by Araceli Arámbula, but any actress would look ridiculous having to say those impossible dialogues while wearing that old grandma hat. Some people think she was better playing Aimée than Regina, but I found her a little vulgar. I thought Angelique Boyer was much better actress and her subplot with gorgeous Sebastian Zurita was more compelling. Corazón Salvaje is a passionate, engaging story. This version transformed it into an unintentional parody. What a pity.
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