In search of the right place
A review of AdolfoA cactus
that can't talk sometimes says much more than conversations ever could. In
Adolfo, named after that very plant, Adolfo, the silent cactus, is our anchor
in this cute coming of age story. And yet it's really more about Hugo and Momo,
their night, experiences and stories. From birthday parties to ex-boyfriends
and stolen radios to finally home, or simply to a bus station.
A chance meeting of Momo and Hugo, both of
whom actually have to go in different directions, develops as a road movie
within a place, presenting it not only in wonderfully oily-colored images, but
also weaving a sentimental coming-of-age story around it. Although, or maybe
because Adolfo is only 70 minutes short, this Mexican night always keeps
moving. And yet: not much of it really sticks....
