This film is very good in my opinion.
I like odd, daring, crazy movies like this sometimes - not just the big famous titles.
The film kind of sneaks up on you though as to just how dark and sad it is - so do be warned if you are easily shocked.
The film is set during Pinochet's rule in Chile and the main character Raul is a dark, brooding, pitiless, frustrated guy who is obsessed with Sat Night Fever. He is around 50 but acts younger.
He sees himself as Tony Manero - (John Travolta) and watches the movie often.
I think the obsession is due not only to the fact that the guy has a screw loose but that he is dreaming of and projecting a better life than the reality of life under a curfew style oppressive regime in Chile.
The cool thing to me is that Raul looks like Al Pacino not Travolta and the character has more in common with Tony Montana (Scarface) as you will see when you watch.
Along with some other younger characters Raul has formed a dance act at a local bar/ cafe who are rehearsing to do some musical numbers from the film SNF.
We quickly see that the lead actor Raul is not just a petty thief but actually a serial killer who will do anything to get by.
There are constant appearances and references to Pinochet's agents and some of Raul's circle are involved in protesting and printing of leaflets so are often surveilled.
There is some strong sexual content in this but Raul seems a bit impotent and kinda only really gets off on the movie Sat Night Fever.
He seems to be idolised though by all the woman around him regardless of the fact that he cannot meets their needs.
There is one awful scene where Raul uses the white suit of another person as a toilet - to prevent him being a rival in the Tony Manero look alike competition - so just be warned it is hard to stomach at times and not for the faint hearted.
There are some bits I found funny too its not all dark but overall its just odd surreal and slightly unnerving throughout perhaps how life was in Chile during that regime.
Its like you are sucked into the dream/nightmare or quest of this person and you want it to end but also want to see more.
I think one reviewer said the ending was not good - I thought it was cool and it seems obvious what will happen next to me.
Personally I love films like this as I stated but don't think it will appeal to everybody.
I like odd, daring, crazy movies like this sometimes - not just the big famous titles.
The film kind of sneaks up on you though as to just how dark and sad it is - so do be warned if you are easily shocked.
The film is set during Pinochet's rule in Chile and the main character Raul is a dark, brooding, pitiless, frustrated guy who is obsessed with Sat Night Fever. He is around 50 but acts younger.
He sees himself as Tony Manero - (John Travolta) and watches the movie often.
I think the obsession is due not only to the fact that the guy has a screw loose but that he is dreaming of and projecting a better life than the reality of life under a curfew style oppressive regime in Chile.
The cool thing to me is that Raul looks like Al Pacino not Travolta and the character has more in common with Tony Montana (Scarface) as you will see when you watch.
Along with some other younger characters Raul has formed a dance act at a local bar/ cafe who are rehearsing to do some musical numbers from the film SNF.
We quickly see that the lead actor Raul is not just a petty thief but actually a serial killer who will do anything to get by.
There are constant appearances and references to Pinochet's agents and some of Raul's circle are involved in protesting and printing of leaflets so are often surveilled.
There is some strong sexual content in this but Raul seems a bit impotent and kinda only really gets off on the movie Sat Night Fever.
He seems to be idolised though by all the woman around him regardless of the fact that he cannot meets their needs.
There is one awful scene where Raul uses the white suit of another person as a toilet - to prevent him being a rival in the Tony Manero look alike competition - so just be warned it is hard to stomach at times and not for the faint hearted.
There are some bits I found funny too its not all dark but overall its just odd surreal and slightly unnerving throughout perhaps how life was in Chile during that regime.
Its like you are sucked into the dream/nightmare or quest of this person and you want it to end but also want to see more.
I think one reviewer said the ending was not good - I thought it was cool and it seems obvious what will happen next to me.
Personally I love films like this as I stated but don't think it will appeal to everybody.