"Matrimillas"

Just a couple of days ago a movie of South American origin was released on Netflix, to be specific the production of this film is of Argentine origin and to be specific it was on December 7. Do not ask me how I got to it, because there is nothing supernatural or amazing in making that decision. It was in the most recent section and the name being something curious "Matrimillas" caught the attention of Zully (my wife) and me. And we proceeded to look what it was like.

It turned out to be a pretty funny movie, what we could call a typical romance/comedy movie. Although it tries not to be so typical and fall into the game of jokes and moments in extreme predictable. The plot of the film outlines a peculiar story and through which some stereotypes of a traditional married couple with a couple of children are exposed. All, absolutely all couples' relationships go through moments of crisis, it is not easy to make two completely different ways of seeing the world fit together under the same roof in a perfect way. Human beings are imperfect and the film uses this as a resource to build its drama. Now, I will try to give you a sort of synopsis to tell you without too much spoiler what this movie is about.

SYNOPSIS:

***One night after an unfortunate but not fatal traffic accident, our protagonist couple meets, years later they go through a crisis and on the recommendation of some friends come to a program for couples, where they discover may be the salvation of their marriage. They agree to use some "clocks" that measure certain neurotransmitters in the body after the realization of acts of affection for the couple, this is called "Matrimillas". Things take a turn when hidden things are discovered and what seemed to be a wonder is now a war.

I think the film explores a bit beyond couple stereotypes, and seeks to show in some ways how we humans can complicate relationships by things that seem absurd. We have the strange ability to complicate things and although sometimes that can be interesting, in love relationships it can be a headache. Regarding some details of the film, I must point out that I found the chemistry between the main characters quite strong, making the acting work enjoyable and not at all forced or overacted.

I don't know anything at all about the background of these actors, nor can I call myself a fan of theirs, but I found them to have performed a very good job.

It's not a bad comedy, it's not an excellent or outstanding work either. I think it's a well-made comedy, with an entertaining story and one that can invite us to reflect on the way we conduct our relationships. I think it probes key aspects and that is exactly what connects the film with the viewer, because the plot is not at all crazy. Now, the theme of the "Matrimillas" and everything that is around that system, seems to me a criticism of all these systems that sell you the panacea, and it is nothing more than referral systems full of smoke sellers.