The Marriage App, aka Matrimillas, is a brand-new Spanish movie premiered on Netflix. The comedy is directed by Sebastián De Caro (Claudia) and written by Gabriel Korenfeld and Rocio Blanco. With a runtime of 101 minutes, the movie was released on December 7, 2022.
The cast of the movie includes Luisana Lopilato (“Pipa”) and Juan Minujín (“El marginal”) as the main characters, and the supporting cast includes Cristina Castaño, Andrea Rincon, Julian Lucero, Santiago Gobernori, Vincent Archain, Aylén Malisani, Betiana Blum, Hernán Montenegro, and Juan Tupac Soler.
The movie is produced by Fernando Abadi, Ariel Checcio, Esteban Mentasti, Horacio Mentasti, and Juan Minujín the story of the movie revolves around a couple whose marriage has turned rather boring, and they are trying to rekindle the flame again. Pedro Onetto gives the music for the movie, and the filming is done in Argentina.
Netflix synopsis of the movie reads:
estabTangled in a troubled marriage, a frustrated couple finds hope in a fun app that rewards good deeds — until the obsession to win points takes over.
-The Marriage App Review Contains No Spoilers-
The movie starts with a similar plot line to any other marriage-themed film, where the couple has become unexciting and docile. Differences among them start to rise as they are dissatisfied with each other in the relationship. The husband tries to stay away from the house as much as possible, and the wife becomes miserable with the lack of attention.
But the plot takes a turn when Belén and Fede try to revive the romance with the help of an establishment that contains that skill set. They arrive at Equilibrium, where they help the married couple fix their bond through a watch which does not tell time but counts miles, similar to flyer miles. The miles increase with every act of service they display towards each other, and they can claim rewards with the accumulated miles at the end.
The plot of the movie is unique, which makes it unpredictable. The gradual progression of the story also gives the audience a real look at the inside of a marriage and how two people try to make it work. The display of anger, dissent and selfishness among the couple gives it a fresh and tangible take.
The jokes in the movie are well-written, which elevates the story. The background score also makes the scenes more interesting and engaging. The locations, costumes and styling of the characters are also satisfactory.
Luisana Lopilato, in the lead role, stole the show. She gave an excellent performance and remained in character throughout. Juan Minujín also did a good job and delivered what the script demanded. The supporting actors as well gave an adequate performance. The only thing disappointing about the movie is the ending and lack of closure.
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The Marriage App: Final Thoughts
The movie has funny jokes, emotional scenes and a good build-up. It is a feel-good movie which will not leave you disappointed. With a unique story about how a watch takes over the lives of a married couple and their struggle to keep their relationship from falling apart, the audience will be left giggling the entire time.
The story is not just about a married couple but also about them as individuals with wants and needs, which can be relatable to the viewers. Along with an amazing cast and locations, the movie lives up to the expectations and beyond.
The Marriage App is now streaming on Netflix.
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