I had heard so much about this film that I looked forward to seeing it as in trendy Buenos Aires circles it is something of a cult item.
Mistake.
Stilted acting, rambling 'smart ass' dialogue, trite situations. It was instantly apparent that here was yet another lame attempt at trying to be 'cool' and European. Let's say: French.
The neutral Rohmer tone works perfectly when used by it's inventor. So do his themes, and charming actors. But here the actors lack 'charme', the dialogue lacks sparkle...and the whole thing feels like a frail attempt at 'clever' Cinema done by a pompous fourteen-year-old.
If this is Arty Argentine Cinema give me their staple but unpretentious 'popular' Cinema.
All the worst 'tics' of the arrogant and self-important 'porteño' are on display. This little 'clique' of friends might delight in their home-movie, but they sure know how to bore one to death.
Mistake.
Stilted acting, rambling 'smart ass' dialogue, trite situations. It was instantly apparent that here was yet another lame attempt at trying to be 'cool' and European. Let's say: French.
The neutral Rohmer tone works perfectly when used by it's inventor. So do his themes, and charming actors. But here the actors lack 'charme', the dialogue lacks sparkle...and the whole thing feels like a frail attempt at 'clever' Cinema done by a pompous fourteen-year-old.
If this is Arty Argentine Cinema give me their staple but unpretentious 'popular' Cinema.
All the worst 'tics' of the arrogant and self-important 'porteño' are on display. This little 'clique' of friends might delight in their home-movie, but they sure know how to bore one to death.