El cuarto de Leo

It's a bit hard for me to judge this movie objectively, because I have to admit that I was so smitten with the actor that plays Leo that I couldn't have cared less about the actual story of this movie!

Well, nonsens of course, there's more to admire than the actor's face alone. It's a coming-out story, as a million others, but it has an intelligent and sincere script, and to do young actor Martín Rodríguez due justice, he plays the demanding part of Leo surprisingly well. Leo is a youngster who's well aware of his homosexual tendencies but is unable to admit even to himself that he might be actually gay, which results in a constant inner battle between his confusing mixed feelings. Direction, script and of course Rodríguez himself show us very convincingly all the inner turmoil and the erratic behaviour that this evokes in Leo. With as most memorable scene, at least to me, the break-through during one of therapy sessions.

I was impressed. Okay, very much by actor Rodriguez's face, but also by the movie itself. Greatly recommended!

This could have been a fantastic movie if it had been about Leo instead of about Caro, the unbelievably boring, neurotic girl he latches onto so he can fix her instead of living his own life.

As others have said, Martín Rodríguez is absolutely adorable as Leo. A movie about Leo, the equally adorable Seba (Gerardo Begérez), who bends over backwards (metaphorically) to be Leo's boyfriend, Leo's fascinating but barely seen brother, and Leo's wonderful psychotherapist would have been amazing. I even liked Leo's stoner roommate. But the writer-director chose to waste 80% of his film stock by focusing almost entirely on stupid, tiresome Caro instead, which was mind-numbingly dumb.

What a wasted opportunity! Two stars for the 20% of this movie that is NOT about Caro.

Great acting. interesting story. Leo (Martín Rodríguez) has moved out of the house, and can't seem to keep a girlfriend. Clearly he's not ready to admit he's gay, even to himself. He finally meets cutie Seba ( Gerardo Begérez ) who is so comfortable with himself and his own sexuality, that of course, there's conflict when Seba wants to go out and about, but Leo can't admit to anyone that he himself is gay. He connects with Caro, an old school friend, who has issues of her own. Like the early philosopher said, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a large battle". I just wanted to shake most of the characters in this story and say "Get over yourself! you are wasting time feeling sorry for yourself. Life is too short!".... but of course, people have to come out when they are ready. Leo's mom even drops hints that if he were gay, she just wants him to be happy. every character in the film has some battle raging inside their head. Written and directed by Enrique Buchichio, who WAS born in Uruguay. this one is showing on FilmRise channel.

This movie quickly drew me in. Leo's a lovable character. Not only is he hot as portrayed by Martín Rodríguez, but he's a lot like the puppy that his ex-girlfriend gifts him. A bit clueless, and liable to ruin your rugs, if not your heart. He seems a sweet gentle caring guy but he's not yet clued-in to his homosexuality.

I think it's great that he finally starts to open up to his shrink but the ending left me wanting more. The road-trip seemed to come outta left field and it really doesn't bode well for his actually facing who and what he is. I think that the director realized that he had a lovable character but that the story hadn't progressed to the point where we could have a happy ending and that's what this movie really called for.

I felt that Caro's story could have been better interwoven into the whole if one wanted a more cohesive movie but as a gay man wanting to watch a gay-themed movie I'm just as glad that there wasn't too much screen time spent on those aspects.

I WOULD have liked to see more interaction between Leo and his brother and Leo and his mother. I felt that the stoner guy was really unnecessary except as a plot device to make Leo's take-home dates more awkward.

Definitely not a waste of time but still not quite mainstream quality fare.

I ran into this movie waiting for something from normal to good, but it turned out to be much more than that. In a nutshell, I would describe it as very sweet, simple and true. It is sweet because the ties (loving or friendship)are formed in a calm pace, slowly enough to be enjoyed. The central problem - the self-discovering process, is presented in a very simple way, which make the story seem natural and almost true, that's hard to find in the most part of gay-themed movies. If those are not convincing reasons to watch "El Cuarto de Leo" than don't forget how cute is Martín Rodríguez (Leo)and the Argentines' (and Uruguayans') charm; the soundtrack is awesome as well.

That's all. Enjoy it!