Papi chulo

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kat2D Jun 11, 2019 A buddy , self emotional coping film with all the emotions & issues related to todays world. John Butler paints such a light hearted message, and with the performances as well chemistry between Bomer and Patino ties it up all nicely making you laugh til you can also cry. See more Peter K @Vacadoug Nov 28, 2025 Bittersweet but very well-done. It concentrates on loneliness and importance of connection -- in whatever form it represents. There is something in this movie for everyone: the scene at the quinceañera was cringe-worthy but poignant. See more Doug G @DougGYVR Jan 18, 2024 It's a fun movie to watch, although I felt it loses its way about halfway through and doesn't find its way back until the end. See more Timothy D @RT51227774 Aug 20, 2023 Sincere and full of heart, Papi Chulo has all the charm you could want. This sympathetic take on love and change is golden. See more Glen D @RT44710116 Nov 14, 2022 I was bored on a Sunday afternoon and was browsing movies / TV shows. I saw that Matt Bomer was in this and clicked on it. I ended up laughing a lot and crying a little. It's completely original and the character developments are phenomenal. The language barrier between the two main characters is captured perfectly and with great wit. LOVED IT!! See more Feb 7, 2022 I wanted to like this movie. I really did. I saw the trailer and advertisements and I was very optimistic about it. I went in hoping that it doesn't do either of 2 things: 1. Be a white savior movie Or 2. Be a "magical minority character" movie. Meaning that the movie is mainly centered around a white guy and his problems, and the minority character comes in and changes the person's life without getting much character development or backstory, or much screen time away from the white person. It didn't break the first rule, but it really hammered in that second one with a bulldozer. Not to mention the fact that most of the things the white dude does are not okay, even if grieving. As far as characters go, I hated the white guy for 90% of the movie, and loved Ernesto but didn't get to know him because they didn't give him anything. As far as the acting goes, that is where I would say it has it's strengths. I hated Sean and thought he was a completely unlikeable psychopath, but I don't know if that can be blamed on Matt Bomer so much as the director and writer. I LOVED Alejandro Patiño's performance, as he was very natural and very funny/compassionate. They do have good chemistry together, which was unfortunately overshadowed by the bad, stereotypical writing. But they did have a few scenes that were very enjoyable. Like the scene with them in the back of the Lyft after a party. They should have stuck with that vibe. Instead they stuck to the "creepy, mourning psychopath uses an underwritten, magical minority character to fix his life" vibe. I'm super surprised that other people don't seem to see that. The 2 stars go to the moments of chemistry between the stars. If it weren't for that I would be giving it half a star for being a disappointing and oppressive story. See more Read all reviews

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