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This movie would not win any awards in the originality department but it does the unoriginal bits pretty well. Boy meets boy, boys fall in love, boys get separated, boys turn into men, men meet again 10 years later, men fall in love again = Formula that works. I don't think I've seen this mentioned in any of the reviews I read. The song that plays both when the kids dance together the first time and then when they dance again as men is important because of the lyrics: "Love like ours should never die." Aside from that, I only wish I found the person for Esteban Masturini. That haircut was awesome

This is more of a "coming to grips" movie than a "coming of age" film. Two young men whose extremely close relationship as children and young teens, eventually became physical. Then one of them leaves for a decade, and on his return, discovers that what he felt was real.

I had some mixed feelings after watching this movie. It has for most part a very serious tone, but the sudden (happy) ending felt a bit rushed and out of sync with the rest.

In flashbacks we see an endearing friendship between two young kids. In the present day, the adult versions of these kids meet again after a long time and in an awkward, tentative way circle around each other. These scenes, where the adult Matías and Jerónimo gradually feel their childhood attraction being rekindled, while hardly daring to react on it, are very sensitive, and the conflicting reactions of Matías are convincing and understandable, feeling his whole existence slowly turned upside down, especially after they finally do land in bed together.

The very serious and apprehensive atmosphere of the film made me expect, after their sexual encounter, all kinds of draw-backs and obstructions. But not so: within hardly ten more minutes the movie ended smoothly and a bit out of the blue as happy as any Hallmark romcom. Of course that's great, I was glad for them, but somehow it didn't really suit the rest of the movie.

Ignacio Rogers and Esteban Masturini both do a fine job (their kid-versions by the way are equally convincing!). And a huge compliment to the photography, especially in the scenes where the boys and later grown-up guys wander, boat and swim in the marshes (the "esteros" from the title), these scenes are visually breathtaking and full of tranquil and serene beauty.

I know I jump around in my reviews, but its the only way I can get this out, so please bear with me.

I tend to love movies from outside the USA, this is why I requested the movie, and other than a few odd parts the movie was extremely better than expected.

This movie may be similar to a hallmark or lifetime TV movie, but it reminded me of my life, well up until the main characters met up as adults. Watching the pain in both of their hearts was hard, but these amazing actors showed what the characters were feeling, which is rare in the GLBTQA movies, usually it is the fake generic feeling if any feelings are present to begin with.

This movie does do the annoying flashbacks, but it worked very well. Showing how their friendship turned to love which as love does turned bad for a bit, as we have all gone through... if it was easy it wouldn't be worth fighting for.

As the kids were developing the attraction for each other, you can see they are not just scared at something new to them, as ALL kids do, gay or not, but the added fear of people finding out that you are into the same sex as you, the fear that if they find out, either they will disown you or at minimum keep you from each other as was my fear. I am not sure if their parents knew about their feelings for each other or not, but at times, it seemed like it, especially one of the dads, as he watches the boys dancing, he didn't look to happy and ran for alcohol...

I wish the characters had been able to stay together as kids instead of being ripped apart... It would have spared the girlfriends heart from the pain, but everything happens for a reason...

As for how she reacted to finding out her boyfriend was in love with someone else, and that it was another man, It didn't seem to real, but of course it could be the culture difference, as here in the USA, you would be seeing the lady flipping the hell out.

The only reason I gave it a 9, and this is probably childish or pervish but they shied away from real life in the romantic parts and the nudity, as usual they had no problem showing the female completely nude, but the men were covered unrealistically, I could understand if the actors themselves are modest but it seemed more like the typical USA phobia a hetero man wouldn't want to watch a movie with a naked guy in it, even if it wasn't up in your face, like they do with female nudity.

Overall the romantic feel of the movie makes it well worth watching it, just keep the tissues close you will need it at the end.

Very beautiful film! It builds up tension until the very end. The rational Matias character who has problems to let his emotions flow has been very well played by Ignacio Rogers. I love the slow pace of the movie and the tensions you feel through Matias. The relationship of young Mattias with his father is subtly clear in one scene at the summer house. Nature, summer, music and love. Director Papu Curotto made a very well crafted film with the real big climax at the very end of the movie which actually made me cry during the closing credits because that's where Papu Curotto leaves you to ponder your emotions. It's now one of my favourites already.

Matias and Jeronimo are kids of farmers from a small town. Both are inseparable from childhood. A close friendship takes shape of childhood love. Matias concern for traditional life takes him away from his friend as his father takes up a job somewhere away from their traditional farmland. Matias after 10 yrs returns back to attend a carnival at Esteros from Brazil where he working as a biologist with his girlfriend. His girlfriend knows all about the Esteros and Matias childhood but not about Jero. Meanwhile Jero bumps into Matias when Matias girlfriend calls him to help Jero ready herself and Mati for carnival. A new tale of events turn up and Mati ends up visiting Esteros archipelago. Mati instantly connects with his inner calling and gives into Jero. Jero is composed, wants Matias as none other, has waited patiently for him for 10 yrs. Matias as usual goes overboard kisses Jero and they spend a night together but the moments they spent after a decade of tirade becomes meaningless when Matias has to get back to his job next day to Brazil. A simple plot and subtle emotions of Jero and his devotional love, anger, decency will pull you towards him. Movie lingers through the landscapes and timeline. Acting is very nice. Go ahead snuggle and watch with your loved one. This surely will make your day.

I grew up in a neighborhood just like the estuary featured in the film. That is why this film brings back memories and feelings I never knew I had. The plot may be the same with other love stories but the cinematography made it stand out. Acting was very good too. I would like to go visit Argentina after seeing this film. This is not another sad gay movie. It is a film that touches on all aspects of life. Family, friendship, career, love. Makes you think of what is important in life and what should be prioritized. I loved how the storytelling showed flashbacks of fun times of Jero and Matias. It's like you are really there in the esteros. That feeling of being in love and the inexplicable joy one has has been perfectly portrayed by the young Jero and Young Matias. This would be a film that I will watch when I am feeling down. I cant wait to own it on DVD. And I am so in love with Esteban Masturini!

Yawn!!!! What a Snooze Fest Most Boring Movie Ever

Esteros isn't a flashy film nor is it particularly artfully constructed. The plainness of the film makes it almost feel like a documentary or that you're voyeuristiclly watching things happen. The story feels really believable.

Esteros's lack of typical queer cinema clichés is really nice. It's a pleasant film that is worth watching if you appreciate understated films.