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Set in Buenos Aires, this witty, beguiling feature by Argentinian-born director Marco Berger (The Watch) masquerades as a familiar romantic comedy, only to confound expectations by testing the boundaries of gender and social demarcations. In so doing, the film invites us to explore contemporary ideas of freedom and desire, and to question what it means to play with love. Plan B is Marco Berger s first feature film, and was presented at the 11th BAFICI in Buenos Aires in March 2009. Bruno is dumped by his girlfriend. Behind a calm, indifferent expression, his mind plots a cold, sweet vengeance. She, a modern girl, continues to see him once in a while, but has another boyfriend Pablo. Bruno becomes Pablo s friend, with the idea of eroding the couple, perhaps introducing him to another woman. But, along the way, the possibility of a Plan B arises. It may be a more effective one and it is also one which will put his own sexuality into question, taking him into the secret, unexplored places of his own heart
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A gay love story between two straight men. This alone should be enough to make the movie worthwhile, however the film is very nicely done and quite watchable.
I was ill while I watched the movie which made it perfect because it's not fast moving yet never loses interest for a moment. I watched it again when I was healthy and still a fascinating movie.
As far as the plot goes, Bruno, a slightly immature atypical guy, wants his girlfriend back. She sleeps with him although she has a very handsome boyfriend, Pablo. "Ah, ha! Get rid of the competition and she's mine again", Bruno surmises. At a party Bruno runs into and befriends Pablo. Bruno's eyes widen with excitement, "What if?"
Bruno begins flirting with Pablo,who hesitatingly but willingly takes the bait and a friendship begins between the two. Their friendship slow burns to hint the flirting may become more than just friendly. A love story that starts out as two friends, one with alterior motives, is both fun and intriguing to watch. You feel yourself rooting for a happy ending.
And the ultimate question: How far can romance go between two heterosexual men?
Watch and find out, I think you'll be pleased. Although a low budget film, I never felt it to be anything less than a great and very watchable film. A great example of small budget not meaning "small movie".
I found the characters to be well rounded and believable, and really great fun to watch. A few tears and several laughs.
I was ill while I watched the movie which made it perfect because it's not fast moving yet never loses interest for a moment. I watched it again when I was healthy and still a fascinating movie.
As far as the plot goes, Bruno, a slightly immature atypical guy, wants his girlfriend back. She sleeps with him although she has a very handsome boyfriend, Pablo. "Ah, ha! Get rid of the competition and she's mine again", Bruno surmises. At a party Bruno runs into and befriends Pablo. Bruno's eyes widen with excitement, "What if?"
Bruno begins flirting with Pablo,who hesitatingly but willingly takes the bait and a friendship begins between the two. Their friendship slow burns to hint the flirting may become more than just friendly. A love story that starts out as two friends, one with alterior motives, is both fun and intriguing to watch. You feel yourself rooting for a happy ending.
And the ultimate question: How far can romance go between two heterosexual men?
Watch and find out, I think you'll be pleased. Although a low budget film, I never felt it to be anything less than a great and very watchable film. A great example of small budget not meaning "small movie".
I found the characters to be well rounded and believable, and really great fun to watch. A few tears and several laughs.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is nothing short of one of the best paced/best directed and best acted movie I've ever seen that touches upon homosexuality but focuses on love...
Truly superb with a striking short made by the director as one of the extras.
Brilliant.
Truly superb with a striking short made by the director as one of the extras.
Brilliant.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This intriguing and beautiful movie is the story of how two male lovers of the same woman fall in love with each other! The plot might sound bizarre but this Argentinan film is so well made and acted that it becomes not only plausible but engrossing and highly satisfying. The deliberate slow pace and lingering shots of seemingly inanimate objects like buildings helps to build a very heady sensual atmosphere as repressed feelings and confusion overwhelm the two men. The DVD also has some great extras, including a stunning short film with the same actors, equally moving and thought-provoking, as well as interviews with the Director and stars. Highly recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
hard to believe
The best thing about this film is the way it explores the unspoken gay potential in some straight men's friendships, but at the same time it seems to suggest that this feeling can... Read more
Published 9 days ago by schumann_bg
SLOW BUT MOVING
One of my all-time favourite films! The actors are amazing in their portrayals of the emotional journey that literally sneaks up on them. Read more
Published 17 days ago by J. R. Daniel Moreau
A lot of potential
Plan B had an original idea and had a lot of potential, but ultimately fell short on delivery. The story of a guy that tries to break up his ex's new relationship by seducing the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by queenofcake
Silent movie
I like this movie very much. There are a lot of pauses, thus you have the possibility to think things over simple stare with one of the characters on the sea, on the traffic, on... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Helga Vogel
Not Eisenstein
This film is slow, as many other reviewers have pointed out, but unlike the other reviewers, I found the slow pacing ridiculous rather than endearing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Anna Karenina
Gets better as it progresses
I am afraid I cannot totally agree with the rave reviews that this film has received, and in particular I found the first part of the film tended to drag out the story line. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gay Londoner
Football shirts and noisy neighbours
Laura is dating Pablo having dumped Bruno. Or has she? She still sees Bruno and he wants her back. Or does he? Bruno's Plan B will sort it out. But will it? Read more
Published 17 months ago by Room For A View
An enjoyable film, well acted and told.
If one is looking for a fast paced, gritty film on human sexuality then "Plan B" will not satisfy. If however, you are looking at a testament to independent film, which on a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kurt Clare
sweet film
I loved this film, watched it 3 times within a week of purchase. It's basically two straight guys falling in love. Very romantic and touching. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Stevenson
The best laid plans...
The plot of PLAN B (Argentina, English subtitles) is straightforward. Bruno (in his early-30s) splits up with his girlfriend Laura. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Son of Nietzsche
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