No manches, Frida
Seen it?2016 | 100 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), though it had just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
After being released from prison, Zequi, a bank robber, sets out to recover money buried by his accomplice; but is horrified to learn that a high school gymnasium is now over the site where the loot is hidden.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
13% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nacho G. Velilla
- Omar ChaparroEzequiel "Zequi" Alcántara
- Martha HigaredaMiss Lucy
- Fernanda CastilloCaro
- Carla AdellLaura
- Regina PavónMonica
- Karen FurlongNayeli
- Rosanna EngelTania
- Mónica DionneMiss Gaby
- Adal RamonesSr. Valdez
- Rocío GarcíaJenny