Thursday’s Speaker is about Rodrigo (Del Zamora), a longhaired Lothario who despite his love for tequila and wine, is a key speaker at the local AA meetings. He keeps everyone inspired, especially the ladies, while cheekily necking bottles behind their backs.
The entire film focuses on Rodrigo’s story. He works begrudgingly as a used car salesman, sneaking cigarettes in the office and steering away customers at hope to save them the trouble. When old flame, April (Ashley Ledbetter) and her son Sam (Andrew Shea), return to the city with a huge and life-changing secret, his life is provided with new meaning, some parts more easier to deal with than others.
Aspects of the film reminded me of Choke, particularly Rodrigo’s addiction to the comfort he sought and provided at the AA meetings. Unfortunately, the acting did not deliver to bring this film up to the same level as Clark Gregg masterpiece. At times it seemed a little like high school performing, particularly during the dramatic mother-son scenes from Ledbetter and Shea. There were awkward pauses, wooden emotions and a lack of flowing dialogue.
However, what this film was lacking in style was made up for in other areas. The content was enjoyable and while the acting wasn’t A grade, it was enough to make for an entertaining watch. Particularly Zamora’s cheeky chappy performance, which came through well on screen. The story was simple, yet fun and provided various insights into the themes of alcoholism, love, family and coming of age. All in all a pleasant little comedy with a genuine warmth to it.
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