Pastorela

Finally, Mexican comedy done right.
I'm Mexican, so I have in on good authority to say that 90% of Mexican comedy films are horrible. Obvious jokes, hammy acting, bad timing, no sense of flow... So it's quite refreshing to find a movie that gets it right. I've heard contrasting opinions on this, people either hated it or loved it. I loved it. So funny, original, unique, smart, visually striking... Joaquin Cosio anchors the whole thing and this is hands down one of his best performances ever, he rocks every scene he's in. The supernatural elements are so refreshing and uniquely mexican, yet never cliched.

Joaquin Cosio is a little devil in the Pastorela
Rated "R". Running Time: 1 hour, 28 mins.
Chucho Juarez is a policeman. He had his heart set on playing the part of the devil in this year's Christmas play, Pastorela. He has played the part of the devil for many years. He couldn't wait to show his fellow actor playing "God" (Ernesto Yanez) his new devil costume. He broke the news to Chucho that he will not be the devil this year because Father Benito Garcia passed away after making love to a nun. The Father's last request was to get Father Edmundo Posadas to replace him at the parish. Father Posadas is very experienced in exorcisms.
It is up to Chucho to convince the new priest to let him play the devil.

Also in the cast: Eduardo Espana, Dagoberto Gama, Bruno Coronel.

Joaquin Cosio is also in the James Bond 007 movie, Quantum of Solace (2008), A Better Life...

Mexicans are back
I bought this movie on the recommendation of my friend Alberto (profession: Mexican) because my complaint that Mexico lost the humor and playfulness (humor for the whole family). In favor of the film met my expectations and convinced me that Mexico is on track to regain its greatness in film. In contrast, a Mexican need for me to explain some expressions of double meaning and what is the "Pastorale". Very good movie, was looking for a good comedy with surreal touches. Five stars, if that's what you want.

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