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Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)

Play trailer Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) 2025,  1h 41m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Rico's summer is a wild mix of chasing girls and hustling homemade cocktails out of a cooler on Orchard Beach, the Bronx. But when Destiny, his teenage girlfriend, crashes at his place with his family, it's only a matter of time before his rowdy, carefree days come spiraling down. Using his hometown as a canvas, writer-director Joel Alfonso Vargas immerses us in the beating heart of his lively Dominican American community, collaborating with street-cast actors to bring authenticity and fresh humor to his engrossing debut feature. A blend of improvisation and whip-smart dialogue shape this slice-of-life portrait into an unapologetic look at the bittersweetness of growing up quickly when life takes an unexpected turn. Juan Collado balances portraying Rico's charm and fumbling swagger with nuance and compassion, complementing Destiny Checo's wistful gumption, as the young lovers find themselves in over their heads while playing house.

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Christian Zilko IndieWire Mad Bills to Pay rests on the performances of Collado and Checo, both first-time actors who carry the understated film on their shoulders. Rico is charismatic to the point where watching him do just about anything would be entertaining. Rated: A- •  Feb 3, 2025 Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter The result can be both compelling and a bit amateur at times, though never less than genuine. Jan 31, 2025 Full Review
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Synopsis Rico's summer is a wild mix of chasing girls and hustling homemade cocktails out of a cooler on Orchard Beach, the Bronx. But when Destiny, his teenage girlfriend, crashes at his place with his family, it's only a matter of time before his rowdy, carefree days come spiraling down. Using his hometown as a canvas, writer-director Joel Alfonso Vargas immerses us in the beating heart of his lively Dominican American community, collaborating with street-cast actors to bring authenticity and fresh humor to his engrossing debut feature. A blend of improvisation and whip-smart dialogue shape this slice-of-life portrait into an unapologetic look at the bittersweetness of growing up quickly when life takes an unexpected turn. Juan Collado balances portraying Rico's charm and fumbling swagger with nuance and compassion, complementing Destiny Checo's wistful gumption, as the young lovers find themselves in over their heads while playing house.
Director
Joel Alfonso Vargas
Producer
Paolo Maria Pedull脿
Screenwriter
Joel Alfonso Vargas
Production Co
Watermark Media, Killer Films, Spark Features, Perpetuum Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m