Pulling Strings Reviews
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Cute Mexico City mariachi-flavored romance hampered by a tepid story and weak chemistry between the leads.
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| Original Score: 2/4
Cinemalogue.com
Subtlety and surprise are thrown out the window in this far-fetched Mexican romantic comedy.
One Guy's Opinion
Every bit as bad as most Hollywood romantic comedies.
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| Original Score: D+
Top CriticThe movie boasts an understated sweetness, largely fueled by Camil's movie-star charms. He's the kind of performer who doesn't have to work hard to win over an audience; he is instantly likable. In a movie like this, that's money in the bank.
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| Original Score: 3.5/5
Serving mostly as a strong calling card for star Jaime Camil, the film has an appealingly loose, slightly ramshackle charm.
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| Original Score: 3.5/5
This bilingual romantic comedy is overly long and has a paper-thin plot, but it's too sweet-natured to dislike.
This entertaining crossover vehicle for Mexican star Jaime Camil sets a familiar love story to a mariachi beat.
Austin Chronicle
Ultimately, the film is absolutely charming if a bit too predictable and glued more to sit-com narrative strategies and aesthetics than is healthy. Still, Pulling Strings works on a number of levels.
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| Original Score: 2.5/5
