Bad Cupid

It's been quite awhile since I've actually written out a review for a movie, but since this one has so few reviews and therefor a pretty low rating, I feel obligated to. So, here it is: this film is cute, it's legitimately funny, the storyline is fun, the acting is good (for an indie film), each character actually has a fair amount of depth and/or personality to them, there's these really wonderful quirky bits of animation scattered throughout the film which I personally love, and the fun angsty music soundtrack is really good too, and somehow perfectly fits the overall Buffalo, New York-ness of the film that is very present - the music, the snow, the bagels, the dreary bars and daytime drunks...it's got it all, and I loved every bit of it. Maybe you will too, give it a shot! :)

Before I watched Bad Cupid (2021) I had already watched some scenes, as I promoted the movie in the last couple of weeks... Well, these scenes were like a good déjà vu, as I laughed once again watching them. Actually, I laughed in many moments. The screenplay is full of nice jokes - I loved the scientific fiction one in the beginning - and well thought out dialogues, like the conversation between Dave and the lady in the bagel shop - I laughed a bunch. In this path, I highlight the interactions between Dave and his cousin, they were great due to the writing and, essentialy, an incredible chemistry between Shane Nepveu and Briana Marin.

I confess that before watching Bad Cupid I was afraid John Rhys-Davies would get all my attention and I wouldn't get into the adventure that much but it didn't happen. I enjoyed once again his performance, his commitment with the character and the text, translated into a very charismatic and true Archie, as real as a fantastic being (a Cupid) can be but also, embraced Dave's story and connected with Shane, the other actors and their respective characters. The casting is great and did a wonderful job. Besides, Briana helped a lot with keeping the comedy throughout the movie, she is fantastic!

I liked the plot, the mix of fantasy and reality and I definitely didn't see the end coming like the crew stated that would happen in their promotional texts.

The pace is enjoyable. The only moment it dragged a little was in the bathroom scene. In a short movie it seemed too long and even more when compared to the other scenes. I really liked the connection between them, the editing. The idea of adding animations to indicate a change in time was brilliant.

About technical features, I loved the choice of sets in a snowy and small Buffalo rather than a sunny and crowded place as usual in rom-coms. I also enjoyed the soundtrack and scores.

To end this review, Bad Cupid fits perfectly Valentine's Day. It's worth watching and entertained me and my mom, who doesn't speak English yet understood the story (before my explanations) and liked it too.

I wish some of the people who rated this movie so low had written reviews explaining why. I laughed all the way through it. It's a whole new genre, dark comedy romcom. The scenario is outrageous, Rhys-Davies and Briana Marin even moreso. It's hard to describe without giving too much away. If you're looking for "You've Got Mail" or some traditional romcom like that, walk away. But, if you want to take a risk on something out there, give it a try.

Quirky, romance-themed comedy about love and the role Cupid plays in it. Cupid is Archie, played by John Rhys Davies, as a curmudgeon matchmaker, who's tired of the role he plays in love and will do anything to succeed. Great scene in the bathroom that could have been stretched out for the whole movie. Many laughs at the banter going on between the characters about Dave's love situation. If you are looking for something different, this is a go.

The story and filming are rather basic, BUT. I enjoyed the acting, the humoristic situations, the funny dialogues, the 'freshness' of the latino actress, the originality of the script. There's one long scene in a plain toilet of some bar that's over 15-20minutes long. It must have been a feat to keep this scene interesting. Nice!