" Carancho "

Verdict: 7/10
Year: 2010
Directed by: Pablo Trapero

Starring: Ricardo Darin
Martina Gusman



"It is estimated that over 8000 people die in traffic accidents in Argentina every year. "
so begins the story of Sosa- played by Ricardo Darina and Lujan- played by
Martina Gusman.




Sosa is a bottom feeder, lowlife lawyer who seemed to care for the victims and relatives of those
affected by the accident but was actually the opposite of what he portrays.
He looks for clients who are in desperate need of help,
carefully choosing his potential victims, particularly in public hospitals.




On the other hand, a young newly recruited paramedic doctor named Lujan started her graveyard shift that night.
She stumbled upon Sosa, eyes met with a bit of spark, but with some hesitation as to whether this man was too good to be true.
Lujan was a woman who seemed tired of her monotonous life and has a partial addiction to drugs.
What happened that night was unbeknownst to her.
What she didn't know was all that was about to change.



Sadly, as in every tale where crime and gangs are involved,
a tragic ending was bound to happen.
Throughout the film the setting was mostly during the night,
the setting was in the real slums of the streets of Argentina.
There's a sense of crudeness as to how it was shot but in a good way.
It shows us the harsh reality of life.



Undoubtedly, Ricardo Darin's performance was stunning.
He can play tough and be romantic at the same time.
I find the ending a bit sad and disturbing esp. when Lujan was going mad.
She was acting all hysterical that her voice became a nuisance.



I also find some of the sub plots a bit off and redundant but nonetheless,
still an interesting film to watch and worth your time.