"Te Quiero, Imbécil" shows the journey that begins with a man who is out of touch with the ever-evolving relationship climate of the 21st century. The plot takes the form of the cliché loser-to-legendary main character, but this film offers something that I have yet to see in many modern rom-coms. This movie shows a true understanding of how teens in today's world navigate through personal problems and identity crises. This is not your typical speed-dating at a bar rom-com, but instead this film uses the tools of the real world with apps like Tinder and Bumble or a non-copyrighted equivalent, and the movie supplements the way modern couples often meet for the first time with the use of a popular "influencer" who has no stated credentials besides having the "best self-help channel on the internet." The combinations of dating apps and the all-knowing internet in a practical way show the director's understanding of the current climate of the world, and I see the similarities as a college student who watched this movie with his girlfriend.
The social climate of the movie also gives a more modern spin on an oversaturated genre by giving a female character who is truly independent and happy without the romantic involvement of the main character. She is not harsh, mean, or any sort of typical Hollywood representation of a male-dependent woman. She is a true representation of of how many navigate the romance world in today's world. The support of a guy-best-friend or girl-best-friend is almost an epidemic with how prevalent it is for one sex to depend on the friendship of someone of the opposite sex while being completely platonic. Again, the development of a fully-written, independent, female character shows the understanding of the current world.
While the modern understanding and refreshing take on a rom-com is a huge part of the joy of this movie, a rom-com would not be a rom-com without corny comedy. This movie epitomizes cheap humor and varying levels of forced jokes. The raunchy jokes in this movie come out of left field and sometimes they make you chuckle, shake your head, burst out in laughter, or even frown at how cheap of an attempt it really is. There is no one reaction to expect from the jokes in this movie, as the comedic content is so well varied and paced. The combination of a great comedy, modern visuals and plot, and a tried-and-true plot path allows this movie to serve the exact purpose it seeks to.
The social climate of the movie also gives a more modern spin on an oversaturated genre by giving a female character who is truly independent and happy without the romantic involvement of the main character. She is not harsh, mean, or any sort of typical Hollywood representation of a male-dependent woman. She is a true representation of of how many navigate the romance world in today's world. The support of a guy-best-friend or girl-best-friend is almost an epidemic with how prevalent it is for one sex to depend on the friendship of someone of the opposite sex while being completely platonic. Again, the development of a fully-written, independent, female character shows the understanding of the current world.
While the modern understanding and refreshing take on a rom-com is a huge part of the joy of this movie, a rom-com would not be a rom-com without corny comedy. This movie epitomizes cheap humor and varying levels of forced jokes. The raunchy jokes in this movie come out of left field and sometimes they make you chuckle, shake your head, burst out in laughter, or even frown at how cheap of an attempt it really is. There is no one reaction to expect from the jokes in this movie, as the comedic content is so well varied and paced. The combination of a great comedy, modern visuals and plot, and a tried-and-true plot path allows this movie to serve the exact purpose it seeks to.