Mutant Action
Seen it?1993 | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office loss and 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
- Best for anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead and anyone who wants a laugh. Made for the biggest screen and the loudest speakers you have. Shelve it next to The Terminator or Predator.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
Waging war against all things glamorous and beautiful, crippled terrorists Acción Mutante plot a series of attacks on society's elite, and attempt the kidnapping of a wealthy socialite at her elaborate wedding reception.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 55%
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Álex de la Iglesia
- Antonio ResinesRamon Yarritu
- Álex AnguloAlex Abadie
- Frédérique FederPatricia Orujo
- Juan ViadasJuan Abadie
- Karra ElejaldeJosé Óscar 'Manitas' Tellería
- Saturnino GarcíaCésar 'Quimicefa' Ravenstein
- Fernando GuillénEl ominoso Orujo
- Jaime BlanchEl presentador loco
- Ion GabellaJosé 'Chepa' Montero
- Bibiana FernándezInvitada de lujo