Homo Argentum

Some of the 16 stories are very good, others not so much, but the overall picture is a good production with good, unobtrusive acting, which is saying something considering the perennial mediocrity of Argentine acting. The scandal some have caused is incomprehensible because the film has nothing inconvenient or controversial. Although it does miss some minimal element that serves as a subtle link between one story and another, and a story that provides an effective closure, a final scene with Francella breaking the fourth wall and seeking the viewer's complicity with her gaze.

Guillermo Francella proves once again why he is the most accomplished Argentine actor today. Versatile, genuine, and absolutely convincing, he has the rare ability to move you, anger you, or inspire empathy with the same intensity. His immense talent elevates this collection of short stories that, blending irony with realism, paint a fascinating portrait of the average Argentine in different situations and social contexts.

A work that stands as a true gem of Argentine cinema-entertaining, powerful, and memorable in its own right.

As an Argentine, I dare say it's undoubtedly a caricature of some characters or similar ones that exist in our society, and perhaps in some form in other countries as well. Just as The Simpsons is a blatant critique of American society, this is a blatant critique of Argentine society, and some people who believe that criticizing one's own is offensive find it offensive and disgusting, and worse. They can do whatever they want. I enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

In Homo Argentum, Guillermo Francella once again demonstrates why he stands as one of the most remarkable actors of Latin American cinema. His performance transcends the screen, merging technical mastery with an authentic emotional depth that feels both intimate and universal. Francella's versatility is on full display-he effortlessly navigates between subtle nuances and powerful moments of intensity, delivering a characters that are both believable and profoundly humans.

What makes his acting truly compelling is his commitment to honesty in emotion. Francella doesn't simply "play" a role; he plays 16 and inhabits them, transmitting to the audience a sincerity that resonates long after the film ends. This ability to connect so directly with the spectator, to draw them into the character's inner world, is the hallmark of an artist at the height of his craft.

Homo Argentum is not only a testament to the strength of its narrative but also to Francella's unmatched capacity to elevate every story he touches. His dedication to authenticity turns the film into an unforgettable experience, confirming his place among the finest actors of his generation. The screenplays are AWESOME.

A remarkable hint to the bad reviews, almost all of them, just registered to review THIS movie with one star, and other mediocre film as El Kiosko, with 10 stars, when that film just sold 800 tickets and Homo Argentum have soldout the first weekend, almost 600000 tickets in box office. Thise reviews can´t be trustfull.

I feel that a lot of people and critics here are taking this movie personal. Ive left Argentina in 2001 in the worst time of the first century and I can ASSURE you all the Argentineas you meet overseas are 80% all of these characters franchella did. Yes of course that Argentina has "good" people, but unfortunately we are what we are. Just like italians are portraited as Mafia people and Germans very strict, there are social patterns that Argentinias fall into this one PERFECTLY.