Wednesday 26 March 2008

Sin ton ni Sonia

Seen on the 12th March 2008

This is a mexican film dealing with the topic of loss. The main character, Orlando, is thirty something, single, mexican working in the business of dubbing american sensasionalist tv programs. His girlfriend, Sonia, a new age, rich mexican girl is all about finding herself in the spiritual life. Orlando and Sonia could not have had more different ways of life which lead to the braking of the relationship.

Orlando randomly finds an ex-coleague, Renee who is also braking with her thirty something IT boyfriend. The film feels long and deals with current topics. Orlando's performance is not convincing and feels overreacted. The chasing of mama Rosa is another element in the film that glues it together and brings an unexpected ending to the film. I did not like the film very much but it was funny to watch.

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