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On Probation

2005 1h 52m Comedy Mystery & Thriller List
Tomatometer 3 Reviews 73% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
When Mariano (Diego Peretti) is found at fault for a car accident, the uptight therapist is given community service as a punishment and is assigned to tag along with a police officer. Alfredo (Luis Luque) is the officer he's teamed up with, and Mariano quickly realizes that Alfredo is a depressed wreck who hates his job. But the odd couple finds common ground, as Mariano helps Alfredo open up about his feelings, and Alfredo assists the paranoid Mariano discover if his wife is unfaithful.

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Diego Batlle Otroscines.com An innocent perspective on a world, that aside from our antiheroes, doesn't seem to fulfill their responsibilities, On Probation is an intelligent look at a relatable situation, and delirious in reconstructing an unlikely reality. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 6, 2022 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Szifron, in his second effort as a director, combines in a rather funny way the formula of the black comedy with the buddy cop film. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Sep 2, 2021 Full Review Enrique Buchichio Uruguay Total Un entretenimiento de primer nivel, muy divertido y bien realizado, que juega con las convenciones de la comedia policial trasladadas a ambiente porteo. Rated: 3/5 Jun 6, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Una película muy entretenida, con la cantidad perfecta de humor y la acción necesaria para que la trama fluya de manera correcta. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Mariano (Diego Peretti) is found at fault for a car accident, the uptight therapist is given community service as a punishment and is assigned to tag along with a police officer. Alfredo (Luis Luque) is the officer he's teamed up with, and Mariano quickly realizes that Alfredo is a depressed wreck who hates his job. But the odd couple finds common ground, as Mariano helps Alfredo open up about his feelings, and Alfredo assists the paranoid Mariano discover if his wife is unfaithful.
Director
Damián David Szifron
Producer
Óscar Kramer, Hugo Sigman
Screenwriter
Damián David Szifron
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS