Nacho Libre

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Luis C @RT40790350 3d Me encantó, es un gran mensaje que da, la fotografía es buenisima, la paleta de colores es hermosa, la actuación de Jack Black es genial, soy mexicano y apruebo esto. See more Adam N @RT93209334 Jun 13 "Nacho Libre" remains solid, but unfortunately never quite reaches the heights of "Napoleon Dynamite". While I was watching this film I frequently found myself wishing I was watching "Napoleon Dynamite" instead. While "Napoleon Dynamite" has memorable characters and dozens upon dozens of amusing quotes, most of the ensemble here are rather one note, and only a few lines are worth quoting. The jokes are rather hit or miss, despite the best efforts of Jack Black. Perhaps it is unjust to compare this film to "Napoleon Dynamite" as I have done, but one cannot help but remember what Jared Hess is capable of, and how "Nacho Libre" ultimately pales in comparison. See more Vixo S @vixo_six Jun 9 Nacho Libre works because it treats absurdity as a sincere form of expression. From its music to its visual style, the film embraces exaggeration not as carelessness, but as the language of a world built from faith, poverty, desire and comic contradiction. Jack Black is the center of that balance. His performance is physical and ridiculous, but also vulnerable enough to make Nacho feel human rather than merely cartoonish. The film has been criticized for cultural exaggeration, yet its comedy depends on a deliberately artificial tone where every character is shaped by contrast and rhythm. Beyond the jokes, the story explores identity, class, faith and the need to follow a personal calling without losing the desire to help others. Its soundtrack, color palette and compositions give the film more craft than its surface suggests. It is strange, funny and unexpectedly sincere. See more Lucas H @LucasHunt24 May 14 This is purely born out of childhood nostalgia and quoting this movie with my family for years. It's just family fun. Let's be real this movie could not have been made today, so I appreciate that we even got it in the first place. See more Ray V @RT36680724 Apr 15 One of the best movies despite the ratings. When I was young it was about the comedy, but then I realized this movie is special. Now I see the layers of craft that went into it. I love the story. It’s good for the soul. See more Ken D. @RT17096547 Apr 9 Consistent laughs throughout the movie. Jack Black at his best! See more Read all reviews

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