Imagine an author trying to finish a novel only to find himself blocked. In a way, this is what happens to Ezequiel, a film composer that delivers a bland score for a dramatic film being directed by Acosta, a demanding, but dopey man. What to do in order to find an inspiration? Help comes in the way of a short music interlude Ezequiel hears as he calls his bank and is transferred from one department to another while a haunting melody plays in the background!
Ezequiel, a struggling musician, is having severe money problems, in addition to an elusive score for the film and a dateline in which to deliver it. As he goes to the bank, Ezequiel appears to be a would be bandit. The security guards follow him until he goes to his appointment with the director. What he really wants is to see if he can hear the musical passage he heard on the phone, which turns out to be almost impossible, to complete the music for the film.
Trying to sneak into the office of Paula Otero, who is being considered for a better position at the bank, Ezequiel had no clue how his life was going to change. Paula, who is pregnant, has no man; the lover that was responsible for impregnating her is gone. While Ezequiel is in the office, Paula receives news her mother just landed in Buenos Aires. Paula has been lying to her mother about her situation by telling her she's been living with Santiago, the man that left her. What to do? Paula sees an easy solution in enlisting Ezequiel to help her, and in exchange, she will let Ezequiel get to the music that has eluded him. What follows is a hilarious comedy with lots of laughs.
Finally, Argentine cinema shows it is capable of having fun. This great comedy, directed with style by Hernan Golfrid, is an antidote to a lot of those heavy political dramas so typical of that country's offerings. Written by Julieta Steinberg and Patricio Vega, "Musica en espera" is a welcome sign about what creative Argentines can do when they want to entertain and give the audiences a good time at the movies. In a way, the premise of the film is not exactly original, since this is a variation of other situations that have been shown in moves before. What surprises is the excellent work Mr. Golfrid gets from the talented cast and crew making it into a fun experience for people wanting to have a nice time with good company.
Diego Peretti plays the disheveled musician; he is one of the best reasons for watching the film. He is no matinée idol, but what he might lack in looks, he makes up in the way he goes effortlessly throughout the movie. Gorgeous Natalia Oreiro appears as Paula, the young executive abandoned to her fate by a man that didn't realize her worth. Ms. Oreiro is a fresh face that proves she is a good comedienne. Norma Aleandro, one of Argentina's best actresses appears as the meddling mother of Paula, who has no clue about what really is going on with her daughter. This is a nice departure for Ms. Aleandro. The good supporting cast include Pilar Gamboa, Carlos Bermejo, Rafael Spregelburg and others that make a good contribution to the success of this unpretentious winner.
Technically, the film is enhanced by the cinematography of Lucio Bonelli, who has photographed a lot of recent pictures from Argentina. Guillermo Guareschi is the real composer of the music we hear in the film. This is a triumph for Mr. Golfrid. One can only wish him and his associates to keep their good work in future endeavors.
Ezequiel, a struggling musician, is having severe money problems, in addition to an elusive score for the film and a dateline in which to deliver it. As he goes to the bank, Ezequiel appears to be a would be bandit. The security guards follow him until he goes to his appointment with the director. What he really wants is to see if he can hear the musical passage he heard on the phone, which turns out to be almost impossible, to complete the music for the film.
Trying to sneak into the office of Paula Otero, who is being considered for a better position at the bank, Ezequiel had no clue how his life was going to change. Paula, who is pregnant, has no man; the lover that was responsible for impregnating her is gone. While Ezequiel is in the office, Paula receives news her mother just landed in Buenos Aires. Paula has been lying to her mother about her situation by telling her she's been living with Santiago, the man that left her. What to do? Paula sees an easy solution in enlisting Ezequiel to help her, and in exchange, she will let Ezequiel get to the music that has eluded him. What follows is a hilarious comedy with lots of laughs.
Finally, Argentine cinema shows it is capable of having fun. This great comedy, directed with style by Hernan Golfrid, is an antidote to a lot of those heavy political dramas so typical of that country's offerings. Written by Julieta Steinberg and Patricio Vega, "Musica en espera" is a welcome sign about what creative Argentines can do when they want to entertain and give the audiences a good time at the movies. In a way, the premise of the film is not exactly original, since this is a variation of other situations that have been shown in moves before. What surprises is the excellent work Mr. Golfrid gets from the talented cast and crew making it into a fun experience for people wanting to have a nice time with good company.
Diego Peretti plays the disheveled musician; he is one of the best reasons for watching the film. He is no matinée idol, but what he might lack in looks, he makes up in the way he goes effortlessly throughout the movie. Gorgeous Natalia Oreiro appears as Paula, the young executive abandoned to her fate by a man that didn't realize her worth. Ms. Oreiro is a fresh face that proves she is a good comedienne. Norma Aleandro, one of Argentina's best actresses appears as the meddling mother of Paula, who has no clue about what really is going on with her daughter. This is a nice departure for Ms. Aleandro. The good supporting cast include Pilar Gamboa, Carlos Bermejo, Rafael Spregelburg and others that make a good contribution to the success of this unpretentious winner.
Technically, the film is enhanced by the cinematography of Lucio Bonelli, who has photographed a lot of recent pictures from Argentina. Guillermo Guareschi is the real composer of the music we hear in the film. This is a triumph for Mr. Golfrid. One can only wish him and his associates to keep their good work in future endeavors.
