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08/07/08
Ladron que Roba a Ladron (To Rob a Thief) (2007)
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Reviews Counted: 27 Fresh: 17 Rotten:10 Average Rating: 5.7/10
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The light and comic Ladron que roba a Ladron isn't deep or hugely substantial, but it's still a very fun heist flick nonetheless.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Synopsis: A heist movie in the classic Hollywood tradition, LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON follows two crack thieves, Emilio and Alejandro, who reunite to rob the biggest thief they know – Moctesuma Valdez, a TV infomercial guru who's made millions selling worthless health products to poor Latino... [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Fernando Colunga, Jojo Henrickson, Miguel Varoni, Ivonne Montero
Director: Joe Menendez
Screenwriter: Jojo Henrickson
Producer: Roni Eguia Menendez, James M. McNamara, Ben Odell
Composer: Andres Levin
Screenwriter: Jojo Henrickson
Producer: Roni Eguia Menendez, James M. McNamara, Ben Odell
Composer: Andres Levin
Reviews
However derivative the film may be, director Menendez and writer Henrickson infuse a zippy energy and a fair amount of personality into this tale.
10/14/07
While it's easy to lambaste a film that's obviously derived from an inspirational predecessor, props go to successfully advancing a U.S.-created plotline and uniquely delivering a story that stands on its own.
09/20/07
Ladron leans far too heavily on a lifeless script and sluggish pacing to get its well-worn point across. The film's been-theres and done-thats are widespread.
09/08/07
Ladr%uFFFDn is slight and silly, and plays happily within its limitations.
09/02/07
Comic touches are obvious and broad, while helmer Joe Menendez lacks the essential energy for a vital heist entertainment.
09/01/07
Top Critic
This film is like Ocean’s Eleven if directed by Robin Hood and financed by Telemundo.
08/31/07
Top Critic
The con they carefully plan is perilous and close to impossible, but the outcome is surprisingly heart-warming and satisfying.
08/31/07
The con they carefully plan is perilous and close to impossible, but the outcome is surprisingly heart-warming and satisfying.
08/31/07
This good-natured genre piece gets the job done while sneaking in a couple of pointed observations about contemporary Latino immigrant life.
08/31/07
The movie is primarily about fantasy, and everything is exaggerated to such a degree that you play along.
08/31/07
If you want dangerous schemes to be light-hearted entertainment, you've got to make allowances. Besides, the payoffs are worth it - in any language.
08/31/07
While the caper attempts to ape the Ocean's style...it proves to be a pale immitation when it comes to sparkling repartee and crisp pacing.
08/31/07
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Grand Hollywood entertainment for and about a long-ignored culture that's just now starting to sense the potential vastness of its own economic and political influence.
08/31/07
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