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Nacho Libre (2006) 5.7
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5.7/10 from 62,186 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 435 user | 163 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler). Director:Jared Hess |
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Cast
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| Jack Black | ... | ||
| Ana de la Reguera | ... | ||
| Héctor Jiménez | ... | ||
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Darius Rose | ... |
Chancho
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Diego Eduardo Gomez | ... | |
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Carlos Maycotte | ... | |
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Richard Montoya | ... | |
| Cesar Gonzalez | ... |
Ramses
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Rafael Montalvo | ... | |
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Julio Sandoval | ... | |
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Ventura 'Tigre Hispano' Lahoz | ... | |
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Felipe Jesus 'Terror Chino' Hernandez | ... | |
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Enrique Muñoz | ... | |
| Carla Jimenez | ... | ||
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Nacho (Black) is a monastery cook, who spends his day feeding orphans and being overlooked by the monastery. When Sister Encarnación (Reguera) arrive at the monastery, Nacho realises that the only way to win her affection and to save the children, will be by competing as a Luchador wrestler. Written by FilmFanUK
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He's not lean. He's not mean. He's nacho average hero.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some rough action, and crude humor including dialogue | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
16 June 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Untitled Jack Black Project See more »Filming Locations:
Mexican Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$28,309,599 (USA) (16 June 2006)Gross:
$21,138 (Chile) (6 October 2006)Company Credits
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Color:
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1.85 : 1
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by Bobby Capó
Performed by Jack Black with Ismael Garcia y Su Trio (as Ismael Garcia Ruiz Y Su Trio)
Jack Black performs courtesy of Epic Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
During some of the wrestling scenes they used blow up dolls to replace some of the audience. Supposedly, they cost much less than extras and they looked real. See more »Goofs
When Nacho and Sister are sitting on the bed eating toast, the toast in Nacho's hands changes continually. See more »Connections
Referenced in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Best of the Worst in Movies - Part 1 (2010) See more »Soundtracks
Piel Canelaby Bobby Capó
Performed by Jack Black with Ismael Garcia y Su Trio (as Ismael Garcia Ruiz Y Su Trio)
Jack Black performs courtesy of Epic Records
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I make no apologies for liking this movie. It seemed everyone at the video store, from the manager on down, all thought otherwise....but I took a shot, rented it, and laughed my butt off watching this film. Now I own it.
Jack Black was hilarious as the monk-pro wrestling wannabe "Nacho." The premise alone is humorous: an overweight Mexican monk who would rather be a famous wrestler. It doesn't say much for his spirituality, but it made for a lot of laughs.
It's all outrageous, absurd humor, not meant to do anything but evoke laughs, at any cost......just harmless fun. Detractors should keep that in mind.
I have no interest in wrestling but the wrestling scenes in this film had me constantly laughing out loud. Black's tag-team partner, "Esquelito" (Hector Jimenez) was just as funny as the main star, if not funnier. Just the look on his face with all his teeth sticking out was funny!
I have no interest in being a monk, either, but I know none of these "monks" in here were realistic figures, especially the nun: "Sister Encarcion" (Ana de la Reguera ). No offense, but only in the movies are nuns this beautiful. Wow, Reguera looked like a cross between Penelope Cruz and a young Winona Ryder. And, she wasn't just beautiful, but a sweet lady, too.
Although it's a comedy, the story had some nice touches of sentimentality and humanity, namely: "Nacho's" attitude adjustment, his genuine compassion for orphaned kids that the Brothers and Sisters took care of, and his basic desire to do good despite a very weak commitment to "vows."
Maybe that's why there are so many critics of this film: it wasn't mean-edged and nasty enough to satisfy them. However,those who appreciate good slapstick will like this movie.
Also, if you appreciate bold, beautiful colors, you'll find this an attractive movie. There was a feast of brilliant colors shown. I was impressed how much effort was made to make this movie look nice in addition to getting laughs.
In, a very, very pleasant surprise: much better than I ever hoped it would be....and recommended for those wanting a bunch of belly laughs for an hour-and-a-half.