Chinese Take-Away
Seen it?2011 | 93 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A comedy that chronicles a chance encounter between Robert and a Chinese named Jun who wanders lost through the city of Buenos Aires in search of his uncle after being assaulted by a taxi driver and his henchmen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 16 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sebastián Borensztein
- Ricardo DarínRoberto
- Ignacio HuangJun
- Carolina HsuLi
- Muriel Santa AnaMari
- Iván RomanelliLeonel
- Pablo SeijoClient 1
- Derli PradaProvider 1
- Joaquín BouzasClient 2
- Gustavo CominiDump Truck Driver
- Yu Sheng LiaoChinese Official