Refreshing Family Comedy

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2006)

This is truly a family comedy that is refreshing as much is it is off the wall. Having lived a number of years in Mexico I could really relate to the humour. I loved the cute story line as much as the gags. Jack Blacks facial expressions, punchlines and "luchador" moves had me laughing so hard I cried! I don't pay much attention to FX or continuity as long as the story keeps me captivated and there was never a dull moment in this movie.
Those who are not familiar with Mexico, luchadores or the like might not quite get all the subtleties of the humor. I thought it was a pretty darn good, clean fun, mocking of Mexican humour and culture. Hmmm, I just wonder how a white guy from Idaho (Jared Hess) managed to do such a good job in portraying it!