Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
Tomás, who lives in Canada, travels to Madrid, Spain, to visit his old friend Julián. Both of them, accompanied by Truman, Julián's faithful dog, will share many surprising and emotional little moments, triggered by the hard situation Julián is going through, for just a few days.
Truman (2015) is a warm, emotionally restrained Spanish drama anchored by exceptional performances from Ricardo Darín and Javier Cámara, whose chemistry gives the film its genuine heart. The plot is familiar — terminal illness, rekindled male friendship, bittersweet farewell — and doesn't subvert expectations, keeping it solidly competent rather than distinctive. The cinematography is functional and naturalistic, serving the intimate tone without particular visual ambition. Novelty is modest; the premise is well-trodden and the film's strength lies in execution and performance rather than originality of concept. The ending is quietly moving and tonally consistent, though not especially surprising given the setup.