The fact that this film lasted 2 weeks at the Angelika, the mecca for hipness and cool in Manhattan, says a lot about it. At the screening I attended there were about 8 people. During the film about 3 got up and left, obviously not pleased with what they were watching. It speaks volumes as to how even the sophisticated tastes of the Angelika patrons couldn't care less about it.
Agustin Diaz Yaniz might be a talented director, but unfortunately, he doesn't show a thing to make a compelling film, or even a black comedy out of the thin material he has written.
The central story about Victoria Abril husband's dilemma is totally absurd. Poor Victoria, she deserves better. Manny, the husband, is a jerk who is not only a loser in the ring, but he can't cut the mustard, or is a good lover. The extortion scheme is not believable at all.
The rest of the cast is totally wasted. Poor Penelope Cruz-Cruise, she goes from one dud to another. That girl's career is going nowhere. Who is advising her on what roles to take? Probably a former Cruise groupie. She goes from bad to worse.
A word of advice to Gael Garcia Bernal: If it's not Pedro Almodovar who calls you for a film, stay home!. You're better off than participating in this little number that is below you. Ditto to Fanny Ardant.
Agustin Diaz Yaniz might be a talented director, but unfortunately, he doesn't show a thing to make a compelling film, or even a black comedy out of the thin material he has written.
The central story about Victoria Abril husband's dilemma is totally absurd. Poor Victoria, she deserves better. Manny, the husband, is a jerk who is not only a loser in the ring, but he can't cut the mustard, or is a good lover. The extortion scheme is not believable at all.
The rest of the cast is totally wasted. Poor Penelope Cruz-Cruise, she goes from one dud to another. That girl's career is going nowhere. Who is advising her on what roles to take? Probably a former Cruise groupie. She goes from bad to worse.
A word of advice to Gael Garcia Bernal: If it's not Pedro Almodovar who calls you for a film, stay home!. You're better off than participating in this little number that is below you. Ditto to Fanny Ardant.