Sabor tropical

How did this movie ever get labeled as a thriller? I must have fallen asleep during those thriller sequences. In other words, there are no thrilling parts, no suspenseful parts and not a mystery to be found. Unless you try to count the online event as the mystery. It is not a mystery but an unfortunate occurrence that anyone using the internet should be wise to. The movie is nothing more than a boring rendition of a Panamanian travelogue with some repulsive violence near the end.

If you're interested in seeing the lead, Matthew Leitch, in various states of undress or nakedness, then the movie does provide that. Otherwise, good luck at finding anything else in the movie that's worth the wasting of your time.

Yes there's no way to rate this with less than a star.

It's cute, average and uncut... And I'm talking about his "thing", not the movie.

It's absolutely pointless, just a travel journal of unknown people.

Annoying out of place music.

Badly edited and shot. Not even the Cinematography could be saved.

Imagine you find a lost camcorder from before the digital era, just to realize that the person who lost it was a very handsome guy, who loves to be naked and jerk every time he had a chance. Cool if it was a real porno, but this is pretentious and boring.

You might want to stick around just to find out why does he cry, every time he cums, but ask yourself if it's worth it.

Damn Tubi, for not letting me fast forward by only 30 seconds at the time.

The basic problem is the status of too very personal film of Sabor tropical. The good intentions are obvious but obvious is, in same measure, the narcissismus of main actor.

As intention, it is a (fake)documentary but only as intention. Not for not very inspired filming, not for interventions or for nakedness but for the feeling about a vacantion film, perfect to see near family and friends , source of jokes and good moments, fun and exclamations.

The bad thing - the film desires be more than that. And , maybe, in essence, this is the just only problem about it.

So, an easy film and, maybe, a happy / proud director about it.

I heard about this film in the Panamanian media because there was scandal surrounding its release. I recently purchased the DVD not knowing what to expect. I live in Panama City but I'm from the town where this film was shot, Las Tablas, so I was compelled to see what all this film was is all about. I was very pleasantly surprise because I was proud to see both Panama and the carnival well represented here. If you have never been to the Carnival of Las Tablas, this would be a good film to watch to be familiar with it. the story is documentary style. The story follows the journey of a reporter who comes to Panama to do a video diary of his experience at carnival. He soon gets involved in the hype of the festivities and sooner than later ends up with some interesting experiences along the way. The film builds to a scandalous ending that is very unexpected and powerful. It leaves you wondering what happened and why. The film is very good yet very, very violent towards the ending but satisfying. If you are looking to experience the high energy and festivities of one of Panama's and Latin America's most popular events with an open mind and something different from the usual, you will find Sabor Tropical an fun inde movie to watch.

Jorge Ameer does it again! A truly disturbing and thought provoking reality style thriller. One of Ameer's most intense and interesting films to date. Watching the main character evolve into the twisted human being he actually is a treat in itself. Mathew Leitch is a great lead, he plays a likable character that an everyday person could relate to...until we find out he has a much darker secret. Jose Rosete also gives an outstanding performance, there are some great moments between Rosete and Leitch that are extremely powerful. The ending will leave you speechless, the final shot sent shivers down my spine, highly recommended, go see it!!!