Review of Cantinflas (2014) by Harold B — 28 Aug 2014

My wife and I really enjoyed seeing this movie.

This review of Cantinflas (2014) was written by Harold B on 28 Aug 2014.

Cantinflas has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andre D (1,970) on 09 Oct 2014

El actor Oscar Jaenada es perfecto interpretando a Mario Moreno Cantinflas, quizás el cómico más famoso de latinoamerica…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 02 May 2015

Oscar Jaenada está impresionante como Cantinflas, pero como biopic-homenaje al comediante es en extremo básica, como sacada de enciclopedia,…

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By Daniel L (1,283) on 20 Sep 2014

This is a great picture don't be deceived by its title, it's the golden years of Cinema. I recommend it to everyone…

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By Ellen C (33) on 05 Dec 2014

There are so few films made around Latin American subjects in entertainment…

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By Diego Batlle (225) for La Nación (Argentina) (226) on 03 Apr 2016

This take on Moreno's life is simple and superficial, with on the nose dialogue, and gestures and looks that over explain everything…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 28 Dec 2015

Not often you get to witness a movie quite this bad, in direction, script and acting. Even the extras are awful…

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By Charlie E (185) on 19 Jan 2015

Great story telling about the life of this awesome artist. The way he got his name. His English was great…

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By José L (294) on 28 Sep 2014

Muy divertida y sobresaliente actuaciÃ³n de Oscar Jaenada como Cantinflas. PelÃcula recomendada…

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By Javier Ocaña (196) for El Pais (Spain) (511) on 19 Apr 2016

A rancid narrative, with a simple sketch of the figure of a great popular film comedian. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Monkey M (2) on 13 Dec 2014

To who truly grew up admire in this great artist ,you would know how difficult it would be recreate the life of Cantinflas,the best comedian…

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