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Seen it?2009 | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who wants a laugh and people who still love a bit of magic. Easy company after a long day. A good follow-up to Barbie.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican wrestler prepares for his most challenging match ever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 58%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto
- Hitoshi MatsumotoThe Man
- David QuinteroEscargot Man, Antonio's Father
- Carlos C. TorresAntonio
- Luis AccinelliAntonio's Uncle
- Lilian TapiaAntonio's Mother
- Ivana Wong Yuen-chiAntonio's Sister
- Adriana FrickeKaren
- Salam DiagneAfrican Tribesman
- Arkangel De La MuerteAguila De Plata
- Matcho PanpuTequila Joe