A Gun In Each Hand

Neither violent or in any way a thriller, director Cesc Gay crafts a truly different kind of cinematic testosterone in this comedy. Featuring a stacked cast of Latin American leading men, including the marvellous Ricardo Darin, Luis Tosar, Javier Camara and Eduardo Noriega, the story charts a series of random encounters between seldom seen old friends, ex-spouses, lovers and the women who are the puppet masters behind every scene. The crisp dialogue, all-too-real situations and baring of what really goes on behind that macho Latin exterior makes for some mercilessly funny situations. As much a statement on the changing gender roles in Spain and the larger picture of an aging population and where it’s taking traditional male roles. Apparently, we really are still baby boys. (1 p.m. Friday, Rio)