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Decent People
In Santiago, Andrés Barros is a partner at an up-and-coming law firm. He's getting married, and his friends, including his law partner Roberto, arrange a bachelor party where he spends the night with a prostitute, Gloria. She later shows up at his office and the passion continues, against his better judgment. Soon, Andrés is entangled in sex, lies, videotape, and blackmail. His relationship with Rosario, his fiancée, is strained, he neglects his work, and there's a dead body in a bathtub. A pimp, a whore, a doorman, a receptionist: where are the decent people?
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Plot Summary
In this dark comedy, a successful but unhappy man finds his life unraveling after a series of unfortunate events. He grapples with marital issues, professional setbacks, and a growing sense of existential dread. As his carefully constructed world begins to crumble, he must confront the choices that led him to this point and decide whether redemption is possible.
Critical Reception
Decent People received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances and sharp writing, though some found its tone uneven. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating its cynical humor and others finding it too bleak.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong performances, particularly from the lead.
Appreciated for its dark humor and satirical take on modern life.
Some critics found the pacing to be slow and the narrative a bit predictable.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's witty dialogue and the compelling performances. However, some viewers felt the movie's bleak themes and slow build-up made it less engaging than anticipated.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much darker thriller before the script was rewritten to incorporate more comedic elements.
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