Synopsis
“Ask Me What You Want” is a Spanish comedy film directed by Santi Amodeo and released in Spain in 2013 under the title “Quien Mato A Bambi?”. This film is known for its witty and swift narratives, eccentric humor along the lines of crime and coincidence. This film should not be confused with the German film “Erzähl mir was du willst” which has a different premise. This article is concerned with ¿Quién mató a Bambi? (Ask Me What You Want) which is a slice of life comedy featuring a plethora of misunderstandings and friendships along with a few comical events.
The movie follows the two friends David and Sebas and the strange predicament they find themselves in that tends to get worse and worse with every choice made. David works for a company owned by his girlfriend’s father, a respected, and very rich businessman, Mr. Emilio. Things start going terribly when David learns that the company is missing, and worse, his future father in law is missing as well.
Across town, meanwhile, Sebas, who has been friend with David for years, has his own set of challenges. He cannot get a loan to cater for his family. Out of his wits and with little choice, he contemplates a morally dubious scheme to resolve his monetary problems, if only to bring about some change, not knowing that some unresolved caprice was already waiting to land on him.
The odd inturn of events that shocks everyone and perplexes the two is that, out of the blue, in the midst of all the confounding mishaps, they mistakenly and accidentally truss Mr. Emilio into the trunk of a car. With confusion and panic gripping them, they are at a loss for how to get out of this predicament and then the story takes a quite humorous and ridiculous turn during which the two, in trying to undo what they can, get into even bigger trouble all of which they do with the resolve not to involve the authorities, the relatives, or a company that, at this documentary swimming, is yet to be named.
The more the story unfolds, the more such characters and even more ridiculousness and pandemonium are woven into the tapestry of the tale, which, upon close consideration, revolves around more sophisticated motives, such as business companions, loan sharks, cops, and bizarre citizens. With every effort the characters deploy to get to the core of the issue, they only succeed in amplifying the issues at hand. The humor is not merely slapstick or some low-level crude, but wittily comedic, soaked in the most ingenious writing, ridiculous yet clever and situationally paradoxical with a cast of characters, all aiming for the best but only ending to do the worst.
Ultimately, the movie resolves its open ending in a fitting and full circle manner. The characters suffer the consequences of their actions, yet the experience is one with comedic, heartfelt friendship, and the constant reminder that nothing ever goes according to plan.
Cast & Crew
Quim Gutiérrez has the role of David, who is torn between his work obligations and his personal devotion to his friend. Gutiérrez executes the role with the perfect mix of confusion and humor, thus making David entertaining and real.
Julián Villagrán performs the role of David’s best friend Sebas, who is the butt of the most hilarious moments in the film. His role of a good-hearted, yet rash, drives the movie’s hilarious side which makes him one of the most important characters in the movie.
Enrique Villén the actor for the character of Mr. Emilio who is the businessman that is abducted and later is found in a car’s trunk. He plays the part of a character who for a major portion of the movie is unconscious or hidden yet he is the center character of that movie signifying power, control, and lack of understanding.
A new and dynamic flavor is added to the film courtesy of Santi Amodeo the director. Amodeo is known for his quirky narrative talents and the ability to bring cinematic comedy out of the chaos of everyday life. In the film, Amodeo employs fast edits, witty banter, and an already short story and narrows it even further to balance the high velocity pace of the film.
The script is also crafted by Amodeo and Rafael Portillo and it combines satire with a degree of tension. The gentle intricacies of the story and the subplots are interconnected humorously and in unexpected manner without being overly complicated.
Even in the more tense portions of the story the combined lively music and light modern visual style of the film help maintain a buoyant atmosphere. The film does maintain a playful energy throughout.
IMDb Ratings
Ask Me What You Want (¿Quién mató a Bambi? in its original language) holds an IMDb rating of roughly 5.3/10. The film is thus classified as receiving a mix of reviews from its viewers. While some are enthralled by its slick humor and pace, others claim the film is superficial and not very original. Nevertheless, for those who appreciate the European, and particularly the satires and farces, they find the film enjoyable and delightful.
The film’s chemistry between the cast and the captivation of the audience by its pace have been considered the highlights of the film. Few people have noted that the film does not aim to be a colossal story of morality and ethics, yet it achieves its goal of entertainment with a variety of absurd situations and its lovable, comical, and fun characters.
The film is well-liked by Spanish people since they often appreciate the inclusion of small details including local humor in the dialogues and actions.
Final Thoughts
Unlike other films, Ask Me What You Want does not shut its doors to the unbelievable. It does not distinguish between good and bad. Rather it speaks of the mundane; people and their interactions with unusual circumstances. In the dimensions of the intermingling, values of friendship are shown – response to anxiety, save the day with ideas, and how the plans can go terribly, terribly wrong.
In the other hand unlike other comedies. This film is not based on absurd setups or broken regurgitated dry stereotypes. Rather it humor is based on a level of insanity that one can pursue and achieve in reality. It is based on the very fabric of existence of misconception, misinterpretations, sheer brainless actions, and the humorous threshold of the actions that are brought to reality.
While there may not be a deep moral or emotional burden with it, it does make for an amusing ride through human blunders and nonsensical choices. For an audience seeking a carefree, comical film thrill, and the unfolding of an unexpected storyline, Ask Me What You Want would be a good choice.
The film’s magic lies within the simplicity of the concept. The audience gets ample enjoyment for the time invested as the film is able to deliver on its promise. The film is accompanied by a witty, well-timed narrative and a humorously li and character driven storyline that reminds us how the biggest problems are often the consequences of the tiniest blunders.
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