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Tio Papi (2013) is a English movie. Fro Rojas has directed this movie. Joey Dedio,Kelly McGillis,Frankie Faison,Elizabeth Rodriguez are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2013. Tio Papi (2013) is considered one of the best Comedy,Drama,Family movie in India and around the world.
It was a bachelor's life for hard-working and fun-loving Ray Ray Domingguez who dreams of leaving the barrio for a more carefree existence in Miami. That's until one day when everything changed - and he became a reluctant "Tio Papi" to his sister's six children ages 6 to 16. Now in charge of raising this energetic (and expensive)clan, Ray Ray must make important decisions on what life is really all about. Combining heart-warming drama with light hearted comedy, "Tio Papi", directed by Fro Rojas from the original screenplay by Joey Dedio and Brian Herskowitz, is an upbeat story of life's unexpected surprises and ultimately what matters the most -- the love of family.
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Tio Papi (2013) Reviews
tio Papi
Tio papi it's an incredible film I give it 10 out of 10 stars it is a great family film appropriate for children of all ages it teaches family values togetherness compassion loyalty it also teaches that family is the most important thing in the world when the chips are down your family is where you go so it was a little known cast the acting was absolutely first rate this film teaches that anything is possible where there is a will there is a way. if you put your mind to it you can come out of adversity that more than anything is what I think this film teaches I would give the producers directors and absolute thumbs up great job there is nothing inappropriate in this film it is appropriate for children of all ages young and old I would call this film a hidden gem
Pleasant and inspiring family film
Ray Ray is a bachelor who has held the same job in New York City for 22 years, with no problems according to his understanding boss Wilson, though he is frequently late paying the patient Gilly the rent on his apartment, and a little irresponsible. He likes hanging out with the guys and living his own life, with nothing to keep him tied down. Eventually, his dream is to move to Miami. Ray Ray's sister Daniela and her husband Raul are very happy. They have six kids and although they are having some financial trouble, they are determined and they will make it. Until ... The six kids show up at Ray Ray's door with Elizabeth Warden, a child services worker. Ray Ray's situation is not ideal, but he is the only family they have, for now. Eventually, Elizabeth hopes to find homes for all the kids, but of course it is unlikely one family will take all of them. And the teenagers will be harder to place. Manny is the oldest and he is bitter over the situation. Vanessa is also a teenager and seems to be coping better. Angelo and Angela are in the middle and somewhat mischievous. The younger kids are really sad and want their parents. Lola and Nico are the youngest, and Nico won't talk and gets upset easily. As one might expect, things get hectic. The kids can't move back into their old house because their parents couldn't pay the mortgage. The younger kids are out of control (not really), and Ray Ray is unprepared when Elizabeth makes a surprise visit and sees how bad things are. Ray Ray begs for a chance and she reluctantly gives him one. With the help of friends including Cheeky, a potential romantic partner, Ray Ray intends to make things work. Cheeky isn't interested in Ray Ray in that way. And besides, she has a good teaching job in Miami lined up and just weeks to go before she has to move. But she will help out ... for the kids. These are good kids. Knowing they have to behave and help out to make everything work, they all pitch in and work together. Manny isn't as cooperative, but he eventually comes around. Yes, I believe we all know where this is going. The family has comic adventures, and sad moments, and touching moments. The kids go to new schools, and Vanessa finds a potential boyfriend in the fine upstanding Brandon, who plays basketball. Manny joins the team. The family needs a miracle, and they get one. Though it's not a miracle from the right source, if you know what I mean. There are moral decisions to be made. Detective Johnson gets involved with this, and she is really nice (I seem to recall her having more attitude on "Fame"). And a judge must make the decision about whether Ray Ray gets to keep the kids. Elizabeth is not on Ray Ray's side, and her lawyer is nothing short of a villain. Though Ray Ray has his own determined lawyer in Marsha. And something happens that puts the whole plan in jeopardy. But this is a movie. I bet things are going to work out. This is a movie the entire family can watch. And of course it's a formula, but it's a nice formula. Maybe, just maybe there are strict parents who would have a problem with younger kids seeing it, but there's nothing worse than the scene with both Seymour and Mrs. Butz. Yes, you know what will happen there. Although this is a movie about Latinos, it is respectful of the culture and doesn't deal in stereotypes. It could be about anyone. The music is great, for the most part. Even white people liked it back in the 50s and 60s. And I like it now. Although "America's Funniest Home Videos" shows that the pinata has been made a part of white culture as well, the Latinos did this first and they do it here. The Catholic Church is also important to these people. All the leading actors give good performances. Other than the evil lawyer who wants to take the kids away from Ray Ray, no one is stereotypical or cartoonish. Good moral values are taught here, even though temptation is there. Some characters are surprisingly well-behaved compared to what one might expect in films of this type. It's a good family film.
Original, no; but nice enough
Probably the best thing about this film is that is was shot on location in New York City which lends the film a sort of credibility. Tio Papi does have a feel that the director was a recent film school graduate and this film was a sort of thesis project. The story is very basic: two youngish Puerto Rican parents are struggling financial, they go out for a needed night off, die in a car crash, and the sister's nice but 40 ish Peter Pan brother suddenly finds he is responsible, at least temporarily, for his six nieces and nephews. There is a smidgen of Mr. Mom, Miracle on 34th Street, and maybe a nod to Atlantic City in this film. Will the brother, Ray Ray (Joey Dedio) man up and accept the responsibility so suddenly thrust upon him? Will he reconcile with his ex girl-friend, Cheeky (Elizabeth Rodriquez) who dumped him as she wanted a family and he didn't? Will Ray Ray decide his real dream is family? Will Ray Ray return the $100,000 he finds in a suitcase in a restroom? What? Where did that come from. Well there is a tad of retro skewed deus ex machina here. Overall this is a pleasant family values film about the triumph of Love. Somehow it missed including Zuzu's petals but has every other charming cliché in it. A nice enough way to spend about an hour and a half. Only shock for me (showing my age) was the appearance of Kelly McGillis as a by the book social worker. And Kelly who you ask. She was Maverick's (Tom Cruise) love interest in Top Gun. But Cruise seems to own "The Picture of Dorian Gray," whereas Ms. McGillis seems to bear out a truth in "Mirror" by Sylvia Plath.