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Papá x dos Premieres in Argentine Theaters With Praised Leads but a Formula Feel

Critics highlight strong lead chemistry, with a light take on contemporary fatherhood.

Overview

  • The new Argentine romantic family comedy from director Hernán Guerschuny stars Benjamín Vicuña, Celeste Cid and Lucas Akoskin.
  • The story follows Santiago as he plans a future with Ana, who is expecting a child fathered by her ex, setting up a rivalry between two would‑be dads.
  • Reviews describe an accessible, schematic film that delivers laughs only at times and relies on the leads’ chemistry to offset a thin screenplay.
  • Interviews with the cast emphasize the film’s focus on evolving models of paternity and family within a mainstream, crowd‑pleasing frame.
  • The release is distributed by BF París with screenings across major chains including Hoyts, Cinemark, Cinépolis and Showcase.