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Title: Everybody Loves Somebody (2017)
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Clara
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Asher
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Bartender
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Daniel
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Max
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Eva
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Abby
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Sweet Looking Girl
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Young Couple
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Sweet Looking Guy
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Francisco
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On the surface, Clara Barron seems to have it all: a job as an OB-GYN; a great house in LA; and a loving family. But, the one thing Clara doesn't have figured out is her love life. Pressured by a family wedding in Mexico, Clara asks a co-worker to pose as her boyfriend for the weekend festivities,- only to be caught by surprise when her ex- boyfriend (and family favorite) suddenly shows up after disappearing from her life completely. Torn, Clara must decide between going back to the past or open her heart to new and unexpected possibilities. Written by Pantelion Films
EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY (Mexico) Dir. Catalina Aguilar Mastretta (English and Spanish language)
Successful obstetrician Clara (Karla Souza, The Noble Family) spends her time between Los Angeles and her family in Baja California. She appears to have everything but love. Just when she seems on the verge of letting love back into her life, her ex unexpectedly reappears, setting into motion choices for Clara about love, and about herself. The film is an engaging, funny, and bittersweet bilingual romantic comedy.
I loved the family dynamics in the film. While the writing, or rather the situation it portrays, is very soap-opera-ish, it is nonetheless a well crafted screenplay. The dialogue is fresh, believable and ultimately drives the narrative thrust. It is well executed, in the style of the screwball comedies of Grant & Hepburn, Combard & Powell, etc. A sweet little gem.
Scoring the different elements of the film objectively, 1 to 4:
Script/Story: 3.5, loved the ending; well crafted narrative.
Cinematography/Visual Effects: 3; competently shot, plays well and looks well
Editing: 3; paced well
Sound Effects: 3
Musical Score: 3.5, interesting musical choices, pop et. al.
Performances: 3; believable, very likable characters..
Production Design: Sets, Locations, Costumes, etc.: 2.5; pretty, contemporary, ordinary look.
I would recommend this sweet, light, entertaining romantic comedy. Very likable cast, particularly as I met them at the World Premier at PSIFF17 where they had a "red carpet"-type media reception for the stars and the film makers (director, producers, etc.) and I was a volunteer at the reception and screening. Thumbs up! And a great thumbs up to the Palm Springs International Film Festival!!! #PSIFF17