Co-Husbands

This is one of those films that doesn’t offend, but doesn’t leave much of a mark either. Mari(dos) leans on the contrast between its main characters and the classic odd-couple formula, with a few funny moments that land… and many others that fall flat. You can sense the intention to make a friendly, accessible comedy, but everything stays on the surface.

The biggest issue is how uneven it feels. Some scenes manage to pull out a smile, but overall the film stumbles along without much rhythm or spark. The script relies on forced situations we’ve seen a thousand times before, and while the actors try their best, there’s not much chemistry or punch in the dialogue.

One curious detail, though: the hospital shown in several scenes is the same building used as the hotel in El hotel de los líos. It’s the kind of trivia that ends up being more fun than the main plot.

All in all, Mari(dos) works as a quick, forgettable watch—something to have on in the background when you don’t want to think too hard. It has a couple of amusing moments, but never really shines, either as a comedy or as part of the recent wave of commercial Spanish cinema.