Amigo (2022)
95%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Amigo, the Spanish thriller that has finally made its way to North America, is a masterclass in restrained suspense. Director Óscar Martín expertly weaves a tale of a paralysed man and his best friend and carer, whose relationship slowly dissolves into a Hitchcockian nightmare. The chemistry between the two leads, Pareja and Botet, is palpable and adds depth and intensity to their characters. Martín’s direction is deliberate and methodical, leaving breadcrumbs for the audience to follow but never revealing his hand too soon. The result is a film that is both bold and ambitious, yet disturbing and fascinating. Amigo is a must-see for fans of slow-burn thrillers and those who appreciate the art of suspense.
If you’re looking for a slow-burn thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Amigo is the movie for you. With a seasoned chemistry between the two leads, you’ll be invested in their relationship from the start. Sure, it’s a bit weird, but that only adds to the intrigue. And don’t worry about getting lost – the breadcrumbs are there, but you’ll never know for sure where the director is leading you. So sit back, relax, and let Amigo take you on a darkly fascinating ride.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Dekanalog
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Madrid, Spain
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 23m
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Language(s):Spanish
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Country of origin:Spain
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Mystery & Thriller/Comedy
Keyword(s)
Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Spanish, Oscar Martin, Elena Munoz, Javier Botet, David Pareja, Patricia Estremera, Esther Gimeno, Alfonso Mendiguchia, Ana del Arco, car accident, bedridden, gaslighting, power dynamic, suspense, small-scale, harrowing, chemistry, Hitchcockian, paranoia, strong performance, North American release, slow-burn, intriguing, weird, minimalism, intense, bold, ambitious, disturbing, fascinating, 2022, limited release, Dekanalog
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Budget and Earnings Details
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David Pareja – David
Patricia Estremera – Unknown
Esther Gimeno – Unknown
Alfonso Mendiguchía – Unknown
Ana del Arco – Unknown
Director(s)
Óscar Martín
Writer(s)
Óscar Martín, Javier Botet, David Pareja
Producer(s)
Elena Muñoz
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (9) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (9)
It’s taken its time getting a North American release, but will prove worth the wait for fans of restrained, small-scale yet harrowing suspense.
December 2, 2022
Dennis Harvey
Variety
TOP CRITIC
A nifty, slow-burn Spanish thriller.
December 2, 2022
Gary M. Kramer
MovieJawn
Pareja and Botet often perform comedy together and have a seasoned chemistry which makes it easy to buy into the depth and intensity of their characters’ relationship.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film
An intriguing film even if a bit weird.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: B+
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Óscar Martín’s darkly Hitchcockian comic thriller tracks a grieving, paralysed man’s dissolving relationship with his best friend and carer
November 30, 2022
Anton Bitel
Projected Figures
Martín rushes nothing, and though he leaves breadcrumbs, you’ll never know for sure where he’s leading you.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Hope Madden
MaddWolf
A film whose minimalism only heightens its suspense and narrows and sharpens the focus of its intensity
November 28, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
The result is much bolder, ambitious, disturbing and fascinating, than those austere filming conditions could promised. [Full Review in Spanish]
October 9, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Diego Batlle
Otroscines.com
Amigo offers an interesting look at paranoia aided by a strong performance from Botet.
September 23, 2019
Evan Saathoff
Birth.Movies.Death….
Plot
Following a serious accident, David decides to take his best friend, Javi, in and look after him. However, it’s not long before the quarrels between the two come up to the surface, bringing into the open a poisoned and homicidal relationship, closer to insanity than the friendship they appear to hold.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Javier Botet, who plays Javi in the film, is known for his work in horror films and is often cast in roles that require heavy makeup and prosthetics due to his tall and thin physique.
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