Ramon

A remarcapable comedy for all ages. Cinematography in Romania isn't dead. Great job for romanian actors. Keep it going!!!

Being nostalgic for old romanian movies and actors, I must say, "Ramon" brings to me a great surprize. It was enough to watch the trailer to capture my interest and after seeing the entire movie I must say I really like it. A funny and predictable story about the differences or similarities between the country side life and the big city life, making a perfect portrait of romanian manner of being. Great acting, great sound, good scenes with Bucharest in the night, good storyline for a romantic comedy. Bravo!!!

An easy watch with a lot of different sides to it. A mix of romance, comedy and action. Its best attribute is that it never takes itself too seriously. The blend of actors, both professional and amateurs is quite natural. The dialogue, unlike most Romanian movies, is understandable and witty. Compared to productions like "Teambuilding", the humour is not as low-brow and it contains subtle satire. The soundtrack is quite original and it elevates the scenes more than usual, giving them almost a holiday feeling. The cinematography is discrete and does not rely on excessive filters to induce a mood. All in all, one of the good Romanian movies that appeared in the last year along with "Weddings, christenings and funerals"

Ramon, directed by Jesus de Cerro, is a charming and heartfelt Romanian film that beautifully explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery. The story follows the life of Ramon, a quirky, lovable character navigating through life's challenges with humor and resilience. Bartos's direction brings a unique blend of lighthearted moments and emotional depth, making the film both entertaining and thought-provoking. The performances are authentic, with the cast creating a genuine connection to the audience. Ramon is an enjoyable cinematic journey that resonates long after the credits roll. Go see.

The script had a lot of potential to be a decent, lighthearted comedy.

Sadly, almost every aspect of cinematography that went into making the movie was terrible.

The most glaring issue that bothered me is the scenography and costume design.

It's like the people responsible for it have never seen, for example, a romanian country-side home and people. Instead they put together what looks like museum sets, where everything is perfectly placed and there is no authenticity. The clothes all look brand new bought from Zara.

Casting is terrible too, nobody fits their role at all, the "peasants" all look like corporate hipsters, the "bum" looks like the richest bum ever with perfect figure, hair, eyebrows, makeup, teeth...

Acting is pretty terrible too. There is an attempt to play some caricatural character like Ramon and his cousin, but the actors/directors don't really commit to the portrayal so what ends up coming through is half/half. Half caricature half serious, and neither works at all, it just feels forced and cringey.

The only saving grace seems "Gargaritza" who's the only good casting choice, in my opinion, and does a decent job portraying the self centered, yoga practicing vegan hip girl who faints at the sight of meat.

All in all, this feels more like a Youtube skit you put together with friends and an iphone, rather than an actual piece of cinema.

Oh and the constant and obvious product placement is annoying as hell too.

I had high hopes for "Ramon," but unfortunately, it was a complete disappointment. The story seems to be an amalgamation of clichés and borrowed ideas from other films, without offering anything original or captivating. Although Pavel Bartos is a talented actor, his character, Ramon, failed to impress me or make me connect with him.

One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the language used. In an attempt to be "verbally harmless" & "politically correct", it abandons any effort to add humor or authenticity to the dialogues. The result is a series of dull and boring lines that fail to bring any smiles.

Moreover, the introduction of the character Selly was a major negative point. Instead of adding value to the film, this appearance turned "Ramon" into a long commercial advertisement for an annoying pseudo-personality. The prolonged presence of Selly on the screen is truly unbearable and seems to have been added just to attract more attention and publicity.

Additionally, the film has numerous issues with continuity and character logic, which affects the credibility and coherence of the story. Some scenes seem to be thrown into the script without any clear reason, just to fill space.

The technical aspects of the film are only mediocre, with a cheap soundtrack and nothing impressive visually. This leaves the film without any visual and auditory impact, relying solely on the story and performances, which fail to compensate for the technical shortcomings.

In conclusion, "Ramon" is a film that is not worth your time. While it may bring a smile for a moment, the lack of originality, weak humor, product placement just for the sake of sponsorship and unconvincing characters make it unsuitable for more discerning moviegoers. I recommend looking for another more interesting and captivating cinematic production to spend your free time on.