-Plot: Adrian is a Romanian poet who keep trying to make it in Cordova, Spain. He a good poet and a lousy bodyguard. -Message: Love conquers everything! -Maria is warm and beautiful. An OK singer, she is a woman to admire. No, she didn't give birth to Jesus but yes, she restored our faith in humanity. -Tudor Giurgiu is an outstanding director, with a clear vision and a firm hand. -Outstanding directors should avoid car chasing scenes. -I was moved by the love story, the love, and the story. -We learned that parking is always temporary. -Who the heck is fine with living in an uncomfortable, dirty, non-functional, colorless RV planted in a parking lot? Those in pursuit of happiness! -Let's go to the movies!
Plot summary
Adrian is a poor Romanian writer trying to make it in Spain, while grappling with the prejudices that are inflicted both upon and by him. An unabashed romantic with a temper to boot, he divides his time evenly between typing out his woes and attempting to woo the dreamy-but-doomed Maria, a Spanish musician.
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Movie Reviews
In pursuit of happiness!
Poor, unconvincing!
Mihai Smarandache it's a very good actor, I've seen him in a few theater plays in Bucharest, at the Theater Odeon. He's also trying to get the best of it here, but the script and direction do not let him. Belén Cuesta and Ariadna Gil are more natural and compelling in the two main female roles. Luis Bermejo in the role of the parking owner is neither him convincing. The film had the potential to become a little masterpiece but, apparently, Mr. Tudor Giurgiu did not found his voice yet or maybe he is in the wrong business.
A very disappointing wait
The movie is very static and boring. It is a tension building movie that makes you feel really disappointed for waiting.
The best thing about the movie is in the female actors. They feel believable and really hold up all the drama in the movie. The main actor and the car owner are disappointing. They could be played by anyone.