First of all, what man wouldn't rather marry Rita Moreno and move to Brooklyn than live in the second-most unlivable, disgusting apartment in the history of cinema (the first being Ratzo's place in "Midnight Cowboy,") and that place was condemned? The guy is working three jobs; he can't afford better? He even says out loud that the neighborhood is a sewer. He somehow saves enough money for bus fare to Miami, paint for the boat he stole, and of course we never see even one other soul on the beach where they stay for a while. Also, once the true story got out, some version of child protective services would have locked this guy up for endangering the welfare of his children. If they wanted a better life, they certainly could have lived in Miami for a while. And one more thing - since when is "Papi" spelled with an "o"?
Popi
(1969)
Brilliant Acting, ridiculous premise, and Popi is Spelled Wrong
8 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers