6/10
Entertaining and sympathetic family comedy with attractive Spanish actors
13 May 2021
Gregorio : Jordi Sánchez is a traditional and conservative banker of right-wing ideas and Madrid Football Club fan , being happily married to Rossy De Palma and they have three misfit children . When a tragedy happens the family goes to Andalucía across a troublesome journey among father , son , daughters and relatives . All of them go to SanLucar De Barrameda , Andalucia , to throw ashes into River Guadalquivir. As a gay son : Eduardo Casanova is accompanied by his Senegal-born, Basque-African boyfriend , Athletic fan : Bore Buika , his pregnant daughter : Megan Montaner married to a Catalan , Barca Club fan : David Guapo , while another daughter : Silvia Alonso travelling with her Perroflauta or dreadlock sweetheart : Salva Reina . During the thunderous travel things go wrong until they arrive in Sanlucar De Barrameda .

A choral comedy that was a boxoffice hit in 2017 . Stars Jordi Sanchez as the grudge father who becomes involved in problem with his children and relatives along a tumultuous trip . The film displays all kinds of regional, politics, footballistic stereotypes , resulting in an agreeable comedy , with an enjoyable message about the real importance of a good , though dysfunctional family . Along with two protagonists , the grumpy father Jordi Sánchez and the good-tempered mother Rossy De Palma giving likeable interpretations show up an attractive support cast . Appearing their sons , daughters , lovers all af them are well played by Megan Montaner , Silvia Alonso, Salva Reina , Eduardo Casanova and adding veteran players as Paco Tous , Jorge Sanz and Antonio Dechent in brief but fine performances .

It packs a charming and sensitive musical score by Julio de La Rosa . As well as colorful and brilliant cinematography by Valentín Álvarez. The motion picture was well directed by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo . He is an expert on nice comedies as La Lista Deseos , Los Japan , Despedida , Cafe Solo o Con Ellas . Rating : 6/10 . The flick will appeal to Spanish modern comedy enthusiasts . Worthwhile watching .
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