Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Sofía Gala, Daniel Fanego
Pedro (Mortensen) is a beekeeper who lives out in the woods
and associates with murderous criminals, whilst his brother Agustín (also
Mortensen) makes a living as decent living as a paediatrician in the city. One
day, Pedro turns up at Agustín’s apartment and although the two brothers have
been estranged for years, Pedro asks Agustín for a favour that will have
life-changing consequences.
An occasionally odd Spanish-language offering being
distributed in English-language territories by 20th Century Fox,
Everybody Has A Plan does have a strong and interesting premise, but is let
down a little in its execution. Viggo Mortensen does a fine job and does seem
happy to be involved but given the nature of the plot, the differing
appearances of the brothers, even when played by the same actor, do detract
from the believability of the central premise. There’s also an important
sequence between the brothers which shocks so completely in its intensity and
spontaneity it leaves you scratching your head in bewilderment for some time.
The film looks glorious and the characters are engaging and well-performed but
the film just needs more cohesive editing and exposition.
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