Not the best film directed by Juan Jose Campanella, but it is unquestionably a good offering. The thematic of love is present and, as opposed to his other efforts, where love occupies a place in the plot, but it is actually not the main theme, here it represents the core of the film and functions as the main subject.
The story centers on two people, Jorge and Laura, who will eventually fall in love after some time of knowing each other. Laura would, however, find it difficult to start a relationship with Jorge, as she already had a compromise with another man who had traveled to Uruguay, but had not heard a word about him since his departure. With this in her way, she asks Jorge for time and, if she decided that it was right to start a new relationship over his current one, she would give him a call. She then, in fact, decides to let go of the past and goes on with her new relationship. They will encounter many difficulties on their path, just like all relationships, and eventually will arrive at a point of problematic situations that may cause the breakup.
Regarding character background, we find that Jorge is a devotee of writing; he really is passionate about it, but the company for which he works does not appreciate what he writes, so he pretty much ends up writing for himself and refuses to write what the company would have him do. One of the main reasons why Jorge is infatuated with Laura is that she actually is the only person that appreciates his art and interprets it differently from the average folk. Laura, on the other hand, is an enthusiastic, friendly, sympathetic woman who aspires to be a professional painter and that is able to appreciate art in general.
The atmosphere of the film is occasionally sustained by dialogs, whose only purpose is to simply make you laugh. Dramatic scenes do not get left behind; they are also important pieces of the film. The camera-work is nothing of great complexity nor is it and essential part of the film; it only aims to portray the story. Finally, the acting does not stand out and it actually sometimes seems forced and dull; nevertheless, it does not deter the film from being appreciated.
In conclusion, the film is highly recommendable for those who like Argentinian humor and romantic movies. Likewise, fans of the director should not hesitate to give it a try.
My Score: 8.6/10
The story centers on two people, Jorge and Laura, who will eventually fall in love after some time of knowing each other. Laura would, however, find it difficult to start a relationship with Jorge, as she already had a compromise with another man who had traveled to Uruguay, but had not heard a word about him since his departure. With this in her way, she asks Jorge for time and, if she decided that it was right to start a new relationship over his current one, she would give him a call. She then, in fact, decides to let go of the past and goes on with her new relationship. They will encounter many difficulties on their path, just like all relationships, and eventually will arrive at a point of problematic situations that may cause the breakup.
Regarding character background, we find that Jorge is a devotee of writing; he really is passionate about it, but the company for which he works does not appreciate what he writes, so he pretty much ends up writing for himself and refuses to write what the company would have him do. One of the main reasons why Jorge is infatuated with Laura is that she actually is the only person that appreciates his art and interprets it differently from the average folk. Laura, on the other hand, is an enthusiastic, friendly, sympathetic woman who aspires to be a professional painter and that is able to appreciate art in general.
The atmosphere of the film is occasionally sustained by dialogs, whose only purpose is to simply make you laugh. Dramatic scenes do not get left behind; they are also important pieces of the film. The camera-work is nothing of great complexity nor is it and essential part of the film; it only aims to portray the story. Finally, the acting does not stand out and it actually sometimes seems forced and dull; nevertheless, it does not deter the film from being appreciated.
In conclusion, the film is highly recommendable for those who like Argentinian humor and romantic movies. Likewise, fans of the director should not hesitate to give it a try.
My Score: 8.6/10