Bienvenidos a la...... LucHAAA LiiiiiiBRE!!!!
So, I had to get my mom to watch it too. We took her this weekend. (My mom does not go to the movies at all. She claims they bore her and she usually falls asleep in the movie theatre. So, she doesn't like to waste money that way.) Well, I liked the movie so much, I insisted she go see it. I really thought she'd enjoy it.... and she did!!! She said it was very "blanca".... (meaning, "white", it was enjoyable, like a PG, no violence, bad language, or nudity. In other words, it was innocent.) She had some laughs and that meant alot to me.
I think I appreciated the movie very much because it tapped into my childhood memories of going to the "Lucha Libre" with my dad and brothers. We used to have so much fun! It was exciting to be in the audience. We watched it live and participated in cheering and egging on the different wrestlers (luchadores) in ways to strengthen the good guys and to weaken the bad guys. (For example, one bad guy hated an expression from a water conservation commercial. It said, "Amanda, cierale! Cierale!" Meaning, "Amanda, turn it off. Turn it off." And the kids in the audience chanted that and raised their hands to sign the motion of turning off the faucet. If the wrestler was winning, the audience would chant that and it was like kryptonite.... he'd hold his ears and fall to his knees and then the good guy would have an advantage over him and win! It would be so exciting for us kids in the audience! We'd just cheer and go nuts!)
Another reason I liked the movie so much was the whole Mexico trip! It showed very familiar scenes of what Mexico is to me. The setting, the people, the expressions (both verbal and facial), the clothes/costumes, props (the "chariot"), and just everything about it was familiar! I just can't believe how much of the culture it captured in a humorous way. Many things really cracked me up because they were so true to the Mexico and the people I know and love. In a way it was affectionate. Kinda of like when you can laugh at yourself for being silly or for being so particular in your ways.... It is the sweet appreciation for the things that set people apart from the rest. I guess it was endearing to me. (I am not sure if I am articulating this appropriately... but I hope you understand.) What made it even funnier to me were the accents! They blew me away! I could not be offended! They were hilarious! I have heard people talk like that! I'm sure I have had my moments where I let my accent slip out- or I pick it up when I am talking to people that talk like that! It just happens.
So, that is my review of "Nacho Libre". For those that gave it bad reviews I guess I only have one thing to say... ITS NACHOS TO UNDERSTAND- cause this is for "la raza".....;P
posted by kika at 2:02 AM
3 Comments:
Jess I thought that movie HAD to be a loser cause I don't like Jack Black's humor all that much (didnt like School of Rock at all) and it just looked too silly, but you make this movie sound so very entertaining. Maybe I will have to see it afterall. At least to see those things that make you feel so warm and nostalgic.
:)
I saw Nacho last night and liked it. I thought it was funny and entertaining, but not great. One of the things I really liked was the different characters.
Did you grow up in Mexico?
Hi Jenny,
I was born in El Paso, Texas. I lived there until I was ten. There were many weekend journeys to visit family across the border. Once here in CA we continued to visit whenever possible during summer vacations.
Shane and I just watched "School of Rock" on Sunday night. And yes, I have decided that I don't really like Jack Black. He is such a dork. In Nacho Libre, he was over the top obnoxious, but the story worked. And my favorite character was Eskeleto. :)
kika
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