
Too Afraid of Life or Splat
Seen it?1988 | 92 min | Drama, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop 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 likes comedy with a point and anyone who wants a laugh. The jokes have targets, and it hits most of them. Sits nicely alongside Monty Python and the Holy Grail or Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A superstitious middle-aged woman falls in love with a taxi driver, while trying to learn the identity of the unseen person tossing eggs at her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Juan Carlos Tabío
- Daisy GranadosConcha
- Thais ValdésClarita
- Raúl PomaresTomas
- Jorge CaoContreras
- Alicia Bustamante
- Ana Vivian Mora
- Rolando Núñez
- Natasha Díaz
- Blanquita Contreras
- Miriam Socarrás