Muertos de risa (Dying of Laughter)

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Show business legend is full of stories about comedy teams who don't get along offstage, but Muertos De Risa/Dying Of Laughter takes this notion to new heights in this story about two comedians who hate each other so much that it leads to attempted murder. In the early 1970's, Nino (Santiago Segura) is a nightclub singer whose career is going nowhere, and Bruno (El Gran Wyoming) is a comic who isn't doing any better. A talent agent, Julian (Alex Angulo), teams them up for a sketch on a popular TV show, and when Nino is suddenly stricken with stage fright on camera and can't speak, Bruno impulsively slaps him. The audience finds this hilarious, and their career as a duo is off and running -- while their personal relationship starts at a low point and keeps getting worse. Over time, Bruno steals Nino's girlfriend, Nino gets arrested for dealing drugs, the act periodically breaks up and reunites, and in the midst of a New Year's Eve broadcast in 1992, the two exchange gunfire on live TV. Starring two of Spain's most popular comedians, Muertos De Risa/Dying Of Laughter was massively popular in its initial release, and boasts exacting recreations of the look and mood of each decade presented, as well as witty references to Spain's contemporary political and social history. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating:

R
Genre:

Art House & International, Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Álex de la Iglesia
Written By:

Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1999 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jul 13, 2004
Runtime:

105 minutes
Studio:

Lolafilms Distribucion

Cast

Santiago Segura
as Nino

El Gran Wyoming
as Bruno

Álex Angulo
as Julian

Carla Hidalgo
as Laura

Eduardo Gómez
as El Pobre Tino

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Apr 19, 2009

I cannot believe that non of my friends have seen this movie. And what's even more surprising is that not even one is interested in watching it. This is simply the best film of one my favourite directors: Alex de la Iglesia. It's incredibly funny. The plot is magnificent. The performances are great. And the ending is probably one of the best I've ever seen. A history of fame and hatred as dark as many of de la Iglesia's movies but hillarious at the same time.

Magali G Super Reviewer