Movie spotlight
Fernando is on holiday with his closest male friends in a beautiful country house in a suburb of Buenos Aires. On their own without their girlfriends in a “men only” environment, the hunky young studs bask in the hot sun, play in the pool, smoke pot, and drink, most often semi-clad or naked. In this freewheeling and testosterone-infused environment, they talk of their desires and strengthen their individual bonds.
The film follows a young taekwondo athlete named Rafael as he navigates the challenges of his sport and personal life. Set against the backdrop of a Portuguese taekwondo championship, the narrative explores themes of ambition, family expectations, and the sacrifices required to succeed. Rafael must confront both external competitors and internal struggles as he strives for victory.
Taekwondo received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often highlighted its realistic portrayal of the martial arts world and its poignant exploration of youth and aspiration. Some critics found the pacing to be slow at times, while others praised its authenticity and the performances of its young cast. The film was noted for its grounded approach to a sports drama.
Praised for its authentic depiction of the taekwondo world and the pressures faced by young athletes.
Admired for its quiet intensity and emotional depth, though some found it lacking in dramatic momentum.
Noted for its strong performances, particularly from the younger cast members.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiments for this film is not readily available.
The film's director, Marco Martins, is known for his documentary work, and this fictional narrative drew from his observations of sports culture and the lives of young athletes.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
Boy, talk about a slow burn! This is a gorgeous to look at film about a group of good looking straight (?) young men who get together for a weekend and spend much of it naked and stoned discussing their previous or next sexual conquests. Th...
The fundamental problem with this movie is that it too accurately recreates the scenario of a group of friends on holiday. Nothing much happens and you're forced to listen to lots of gossip that you couldn't care less about.