9/10
A Great Argentinean Low-Budget Movie Which Alternates Drama and Humor in Right Doses
20 October 2003
Rafael Belvedere (Ricardo Darín) is a stressed owner of a successful restaurant. He is forty-two years old, divorced and neglects his daughter, his girl-friend Natty (Natalia Verbeke) and his mother Norma Belvedere (Norma Aleandro), who lives in an asylum with Alzheimer. His father Nino Belvedere (Héctor Alterio) is still in love with her. Along all their life together, he accomplished all of her wishes except marrying her in the church. Therefore, he decides to marry her in the church. A few days later, Rafael`s best friend in childhood Juan Carlos (Eduardo Blanco) visits him after twenty years without any contact. Then, Rafael has a heart attack. All of these events together makes Rafael reflect about how his life is and he decides to change his behavior. This is a great Argentinean low-budget movie, which alternates drama and humor in right doses, never becoming mushy. The magnificent and sensible story is supported by a great direction and excellent actors and actresses, highlighting the performance of Norma Aleandro. The viewer must wait to the end of the credits, where there is a funny revelation. My vote is nine.
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