Aquí llega Condemor, el pecador de la pradera
Aquí llega Condemor, el pecador de la pradera

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Aquí llega Condemor, el pecador de la pradera

1996
Movie
90 min
Spanish

The film follows the adventures of a French aristocrat, the "Condemor"and Lucas, his faithful Mexican servant, lost in the desert of Far West, looking for ways to return to Paris. Following an unintentional demonstration of courage, "Condemor" is appointed sheriff very much against his will and forced to chase the "One- Eyed" and solve the mystery of the whereabouts of Chico's father and also the location of the legendary El Dorado, the fabulous gold mine. The plot thickens when Condemor platonic love, the "Bella Jolly" saloon singer, is also kidnapped by the evil ...

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Álvaro Sáenz de HerediaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

In this Spanish comedy, the eccentric Chiquito de la Calzada plays Condemor, a character reminiscent of his stand-up persona. The film follows Condemor's adventures in the Wild West, where his unique style of humor and nonsensical catchphrases lead to a series of absurd and hilarious situations. It's a narrative loosely built around his comedic routines, aiming to translate his popular stage act to the big screen.

Critical Reception

The film was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its nonsensical plot, predictable humor, and reliance on Chiquito de la Calzada's catchphrases. Despite its critical failure, it found a significant cult following among fans of Chiquito's particular brand of comedy and remains a memorable part of Spanish pop culture from the 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on catchphrases and lacks coherent narrative.

  • Humor is derivative and quickly becomes tiresome.

  • A visual and comedic assault for those not already fans of the star.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce due to the film's limited international release and niche appeal, but within its fan base, it's often seen as a cult classic that perfectly captures Chiquito de la Calzada's unique comedic style, despite its objective flaws in filmmaking.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Aquí llega Condemor, el pecador de la pradera' (Here comes Condemor, the sinner of the prairie), is a direct parody of the famous Western film 'Here Comes Jesse James' (Aquí llega Jesse James) and plays on Chiquito de la Calzada's character name.

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