This movie, fascinating as it is, because I am an American, is enjoyable, as well; it starts out with a very funny pie scene. This pie scene is so funny and ironic, due to the fact that, it takes place between the bourgeois, or, royalty, as some of these characters are called, and their servants. Funny thing, the pies cream the faces of the vivacious group equally; in other words, everyone does get creamed. So, this is the contrasting way with which we get introduced to the characters of El Castillo Blanco and Maria Victoria, whom I will introduce later. Basically, El Castillo Blanco is like the Mexican version of Marilyn Monroe, who, we can tell, is a diva, a drama queen, and a down-right sexy woman. Even, when it comes to exercise, she "works out" in heels, barely moves a muscle, and does more of what looks like, a slow-moving dance number, than a "work-out." So, this is how we are introduced to this Blond Mexican, who looks more like she stepped out of an American high-class hotel, such as the Waldorf-Astoria, then someone out of Mexico City, granted, that she is from royal background, according to her behavior. Then, we meet another "royal" whose name is Sanchez-something; he has a very long name which I won't repeat here, but its English equivalent probably would include the likes of the words, "esquire."
So, we have all of these kooky characters, Maria Victoria being the least kooky of them all; she is level-headed, it seems, she can sing well, it seems, and has an even, mild, presence. No wonder she has a chauffeur in the house, or, who looks like one, probably just one of the many servants of "La Castilla Blanca"
All in all, the meat of the story, so to speak, revolves around "Maria Victoria" who teams up with El Castilla Blanca, not only to enjoy "joy rides" of money spent lavishly, foolishly, and crazily (including, in a silly manner), but to charm the pants off of all of the members (the servants here are like family) of the household, even stopping in at a mental hospital to cheer up the residents, at one point in their zany escapades (towards the end of the movie). There is one romantic couple in this whole film, the love doesn't spread beyond that; the conflic resolution, and the plot, indeed, are excellently churned out. Their problems are your problems; you feel for them when they have to line up at the "temps" center, for instance, when they are from royal extraction and yet have to line up with the commoners in order to get a job. So, there you have it folks, there are some lessons to be learned from people back then, when you apply those to today. Much to be learned. There you have it folks, the Mexicans are some of the hardest partiers this world has to offer, and this movie helps prove that (though I don't like to generalize); in addition to the "hay-rides" these characters take part in, there are a number of musical sequences that no one should miss if they see this movie. This is an excellent film for those who want some insight into Mexican culture, if not at its finest, at its most entertaining. The characters have a wonderful chemistry, which is uplifting with their theatrical dynamics and "faces they pull" and, even, the music is inspirational. Not to be missed.
So, we have all of these kooky characters, Maria Victoria being the least kooky of them all; she is level-headed, it seems, she can sing well, it seems, and has an even, mild, presence. No wonder she has a chauffeur in the house, or, who looks like one, probably just one of the many servants of "La Castilla Blanca"
All in all, the meat of the story, so to speak, revolves around "Maria Victoria" who teams up with El Castilla Blanca, not only to enjoy "joy rides" of money spent lavishly, foolishly, and crazily (including, in a silly manner), but to charm the pants off of all of the members (the servants here are like family) of the household, even stopping in at a mental hospital to cheer up the residents, at one point in their zany escapades (towards the end of the movie). There is one romantic couple in this whole film, the love doesn't spread beyond that; the conflic resolution, and the plot, indeed, are excellently churned out. Their problems are your problems; you feel for them when they have to line up at the "temps" center, for instance, when they are from royal extraction and yet have to line up with the commoners in order to get a job. So, there you have it folks, there are some lessons to be learned from people back then, when you apply those to today. Much to be learned. There you have it folks, the Mexicans are some of the hardest partiers this world has to offer, and this movie helps prove that (though I don't like to generalize); in addition to the "hay-rides" these characters take part in, there are a number of musical sequences that no one should miss if they see this movie. This is an excellent film for those who want some insight into Mexican culture, if not at its finest, at its most entertaining. The characters have a wonderful chemistry, which is uplifting with their theatrical dynamics and "faces they pull" and, even, the music is inspirational. Not to be missed.
