Adios Amigos

It is interesting to put three people with disabilities as the center of a comedy. And the movie walks that fine line quite well. Of course if you are on a rant about wokeness and inclusivity not being your thing ... the movie won't be for you. No matter if this would be more than just a disservice to the movie and to yourself - missing out on a really good comedy.

It is important than to have a movie highlight something you are not familiar with. It is a remake of a Belgian movie that was a bit better - but if you haven't seen that, I reckon this works too. Really well made and thought provoking.

2019 US dramedy "Come As You Are" was a terrific remake of 2011's Belgian "Hasta La Vista" - but but for its abrupt premature ending, 2016's Dutch "Adios Amigos" woulda topped it. To lose their virginities despite their physical disabilities, young pals Martijn Lakemeier, Yannick van de Velde & Bas Hoeflaack traverse Europe in carer Margôt Ros' dodgy van - but their conditions are serious & their parents didn't know they were going... uh oh. Director Albert Jan van Rees elicits fine performances all round, and Anne Barnjoorn's screenplay is poignant & funny... but it ALSO has that ending which leaves so much unanswered. It's a crackin' film... but it coulda been better.