2/10
Unbearable and unwatchable
9 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
An accompanist who doesn't know the difference between a mazurka and a tango gets involved with a ballet dancer. They're both men. The accompanist is older. He was/is married with two kids, now divorced/separated. The ballet dancer has a sick but abusive boyfriend. "Fate" brings them together. A lot of time people say the f word for no particular reason. Drone shots of beaches are thrown in to make it seem like something is happening. Nothing is. No one has any acting talent. The script (?) is atrocious and after 40 minutes I didn't care about anyone.

Ricky Palomino as the ballet dancer gives his best shot, and he has a spark and attractiveness, but the script is horrific so he can't do anything to save it.

Poorly edited, cheaply lit, locations look like they belonged to the cast members. Not engaging.

Note: When people angrily yell the "f" word, it does not create conflict and does not engage audience members in the scene. If there is a legitimate reason for it, great; if not, don't use it. This film uses it extensively and I couldn't think of one time it was called for.

I gave it two stars: One for Ricky Palomino's enthusiasm and natural charisma (although it's not really coming through in this poorly written part) and Writer/Director/"Star" Frederick Keeve, who plays his own piano.
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