Below Average But Not Bad; Good, Non-Thinking Entertainment

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 2006)

Nacho Libre is, well, Nacho Libre.
Very few movies these days don't require thinking, but Nacho Libre is one of them. The plot is short and simple and nearly anyone can understand it. Most of the humor is right there in front of you, not requiring sharp senses, making it easy for the kids, and since it is produced by Nickelodeon, as I discovered during the opening credits, I guess that's the aim.
I found the characters underdeveloped and the acting subpar, especially from Nacho's skinny partner, Esqueleto, and the tubby orphan Juan Pablo. The script was fine, though very basic, and the music was redundant.
This movie is definitely not for everyone, but if you like Jack Black, this movie is worth a try. Not his best acting, but he wasn't that bad. I personally believe the movie would have been better with another man cast as the lead.
In short, don't spend $8.50 on this movie in the theater; wait to rent it.