This Chilean production was so new it lacked synchronized subtitles. On the face this is a comic-book superhero (oops sorry DC, "santos") story, built with dialog and cinematography perfectly drawn from the small pages, but this is no kids story. Ignoring the occasionally raunchy language and bits of nudity, the film is intended for adults because it's a love story in disguise - a mostly sad one at that.
I liked the film - don't get me wrong - but the funny parts of the film weren't enough to balance the sad parts. I don't think that was the intent. I look forward to the prequel and sequel to bring a sense of closure.
(The director said this wasn't the final version - he has 10 minutes more to cut for release. Maybe he'll balance it out.)
Santos
2008, 100 minutes, directed by Nicolás López
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