Primos
Primos

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Primos

2024
Movie
23 min
Spanish

During a teenage road trip to the west coast of Puerto Rico, 16-year-old Cristóbal begins to suspect that his crush, Yazmín, and cousin Marcos are secretly seeing each other.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Roberto RodríguezGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A stressed-out, workaholic father is forced to take his three young children on a spontaneous trip to Mexico to see his estranged father. Upon arrival, he discovers his father is not the man he remembers, and the entire family must come together to save the family ranch.

Critical Reception

Primos has received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its heartwarming family themes and Eugenio Derbez's performance, while others found the plot predictable and the humor inconsistent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exploration of family relationships and cultural themes.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar comedic tropes and a somewhat formulaic plot.

  • Eugenio Derbez's comedic timing and dramatic range were frequently highlighted.

Google audience: Audience reception for Primos has been generally positive, with many viewers appreciating the film's humor, its portrayal of Mexican culture, and the emotional journey of the characters.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Jalisco, Mexico, featuring many authentic regional landscapes and cultural elements.

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