Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
Checco's life is a comfortable and luxurious one, and it couldn't be otherwise, considering he's the only son of Eugenio Zalone, a wealthy sofa manufacturer. Stranded by the pool in his luxurious villas, with an unspecified number of Filipinos serving him, a very young Mexican model as a girlfriend, and vacationing on his yacht with friends who share his passion for not wanting to work; it seems like a truly enviable life, considering he lacks nothing, absolutely nothing. Actually, no. Something is missing. It's his underage daughter, Cristal, named after the famous French sparkling wine, who has suddenly disappeared without a trace. Urgently summoned to Rome by his ex-wife, Linda, he finds himself facing the responsibilities of fatherhood for the first time, trying to find the girl—a very complicated task, considering he knows absolutely nothing about Cristal and her life.
Buen Camino is an Italian family comedy with a familiar fish-out-of-water premise — an irresponsible wealthy father forced to reconnect with his estranged daughter along the Camino de Santiago. The setup follows well-worn comedic beats of reluctant parental bonding, offering some charming moments but little narrative surprise. Acting is serviceable with broad comic performances suited to the genre. Cinematography benefits from the scenic pilgrimage route, giving the film visual appeal without particular distinction. Novelty is low — the concept recycles the deadbeat-dad redemption arc with a tourist-friendly backdrop, and while the Camino setting adds mild freshness, the formula is very familiar. The ending resolves predictably along expected emotional lines without earning its sentimentality.