Papi Chulo

8/10 - honest and entertaining buddy dramedy is worth a watch or two

This film tells a man going through a very tough time. We only find out why in the middle of the film, and to me it is quite a shock. It makes me appraise the story in another light. His loneliness is palpable and well portrayed as well.

This movie is about a weatherman who is coming in terms with being alone and lonely after losing his partner. Matt Bomer has done different kind of movies over the years and this one is no different. He displays a complex character who goes from being kind and sad to awkward and kind of creepy and back to kind and sad. Unfortunately this movie chooses to show an immigrant as an emotional teddy bear.

Let me first start off by saying I'm not gay and don't typically watch movies with gay images or titles. With that being said, I'm glad I didn't pass this one up. Definitely my favorite movie thus far this year.

We all grieve in different ways, but this one hit home. I mean how many of us try to open a new door without closing the existing one.

The acting was superb. The Mexican (Ernesto) reminds me of my uncles and grandparents in his work ethic and conscious of what they're being paid for.

I think Matt Bomer does a fantastic job in this film, although I may be biased by the fact he is very handsome. However the story is absolutely lovely. A very sweet tale of loneliness, a longing need and an unlikely connection between two very different people.

At first I thought it was going to be another film that I might describe as pointless, but actually it was just a slow-burner.

Not your typical gay story, no coming-out tragedy or dangerous relationship or even a will they, won't they and for that I like it very much.