![]() In a more mainstream movie (and a fairer world), I honestly believe this performance would garner awards attention. ![]() Everything about the performance hits the mark, from heartwarming comedy to heartbreaking tragedy, Bomer clearly went all in, but avoids histrionics to bring to the screen a visceral, moving, touching portrayal of a man struggling to deal with grief and immense loss the best way he knows how. But the movie hangs on Bomer's performance - he is in almost every scene - and he delivers and then some. Alejandro PatiƱo is very good as a man of basic decency and honesty who finds himself in some awkward situations and reacts in the best way he knows how - or, frankly, anyone could be expected to. This is not a depressing movie it has moments of true, laugh-out-loud comedy as well as moments of real tragedy that lead finally to a warm, hopeful ending. On its face, the tale of a lonely weatherman and the connection he develops with the Latino day laborer he hires to do some painting, on a deeper level it is a moving exploration of loneliness. I was lucky enough to see the European premiere of 'Papi Chulo' at the London Film Festival.
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