See what it taste like!

Rating: 6/10 (21 February 2007)

I've read some horrible reviews of this one, so maybe it's my warped sense of humor, or the fact that I value non-sensical crap that dares to call itself a movie, but really, I think a lot of folks just didn't 'get it' and that's OK... Apparently, Jared Hess has made another 'love it or hate it' film. True, 'Nacho' is no 'Napoleon Dynamite', but it IS a worthwhile comedy, full of ridiculous quotes (in Jack Black's hilariously botched Mexican dialect) that you'll find yourself repeating for weeks (that is, if they don't become permanent expressions in your everyday language). The comedy works for the most part because it doesn't take itself seriously and expects that the audience won't either. Yes, it's got plenty of dumb gags. Yes, the story is 'unreal'. Yes, Black's Mexican accent is 'wrong', but therein lies the real humor. Obviously, Black didn't have a language coach in preparation for this role- and we can thank the Heavenly Father for that- a good 70% of the real funny moments hinge on Black's (purposeful?) contortions of culture, language and expression. So, I have to wonder what people were expecting here... Woody Allen? A surprising treat is the cinematography, which far surpasses most movies in this genre, and brings a real earthiness to the film and when contrasted with the marked 'unrealness' of the characters and situations, provide the film with a unique suspension of disbelief. The soundtrack is a real plus too!