The Strategy of the Snail
Seen it?1993 | 116 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who they once were.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sergio Cabrera
- Frank Ramírez"Perro" Romero
- Fausto CabreraDon Jacinto
- Florina LemaitreGabriel / Gabriela
- Humberto DoradoVíctor Honorio Mosquera
- Delfina GuidoMisia Trina
- Vicky HernándezDoña Eulalia
- Gustavo AngaritaPadre Luis
- Luis Fernando Múnera“El Paisa” (narrador)
- Marcela GallegoGloria
- Saín CastroJusto