Cantinflas

To the uninitiated, such as myself, apart from the familiar landmarks of a career's trajectory, a lot of what is going on is too lightly sketched.

Cantinflas wears viewers down with earnest hero worship.

A big disappointment, a disjointed mess that tries to create a point-counterpoint narrative with these two savvy showmen, which inevitably tips the scales in favoring one of them.

You're left with that empty feeling of a surface barely scratched, when the legend that was Cantinflas deserves much more.

While a substantial number of scenes are heavy-handed, the actor who plays Cantinflas- scar Jaenada - is a standout.

The film seeks to celebrate Cantinflas' career by emphasizing his humorous and acting skills, his innate ability for improvisation and his dedication to his work. [Full review in Spanish]

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

This is a movie that's OK, but could've been great. [Full review in Spanish]

Cantinflas would not stand out at all withtin the biopic genre if not for scar Jaenada's acting. [Full Review in Spanish]

This take on Moreno's life is simple and superficial, with on the nose dialogue, and gestures and looks that over explain everything. [Full review in Spanish]