I'm So Excited!
I'm So Excited!

I'm So Excited!

2013Movie90 minSpanish

Something has gone wrong with the landing gear of a plane en route from Madrid to Mexico City. The group of eccentric travelers on the flight, defenseless in the face of danger, indulge in colourful confessionals, while the outlandish crew attempts to find ways to entertain them.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users53%
Director: Pedro AlmodóvarGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A chaotic and colorful ensemble comedy, 'I'm So Excited!' throws together a group of eccentric characters on a flight to Mexico City when the plane experiences a technical malfunction. As the flight crew and passengers grapple with the potential disaster, secrets, desires, and confessions emerge. The film follows the hilarious and often absurd attempts of everyone on board to confront their impending doom with a mix of desperation and dark humor.

Critical Reception

Pedro Almodóvar's 'I'm So Excited!' received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its signature visual style and energetic performances. Some critics found it to be a return to form for the director's more camp and overtly comedic roots, while others felt it lacked the emotional depth of his previous works.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually vibrant and playful romp that showcases Almodóvar's distinctive style.
  • Features stellar performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Javier Cámara.
  • Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat thin and the humor occasionally hit-or-miss.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be entertaining and visually engaging, with many appreciating Almodóvar's unique directorial touch. However, some felt the humor was not consistently effective and the overall narrative was less substantial than some of his earlier acclaimed films.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Goya Awards. Won Best Film at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film but was expanded into a feature-length production.

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I was so excited to see this film ever since I saw the trailer coz it’s comedy (dancing flight attendants) and was familiar with the cast like Javier Camara & Cecilia Roth (Paz Vega, Antonio Banderas & Penelope Cruz - although not really ma...