Los reyes del sablazo
Los reyes del sablazo

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Los reyes del sablazo

1984
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Luisa discovers in the briefcase of Alberto, her husband, a fiery love letter, in which he is portrayed as an impetuous lover.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Paco LaraGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two inseparable friends, Paco and Juan, decide to form a company to help people get rid of their annoying in-laws. Their business becomes a resounding success, but soon they find themselves in trouble when they try to scam a rich woman who is looking for a way to get rid of her own husband.

Critical Reception

The film was a commercial success in Spain, capitalizing on the popularity of its lead actors, Fernando Esteso and Juanito Navarro, who were known for their roles in popular comedies. While not critically acclaimed, it was well-received by audiences looking for lighthearted entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers slapstick humor and familiar comedic performances.

  • A lighthearted, if somewhat predictable, Spanish comedy from the 1980s.

  • Relies heavily on the charisma of its veteran comedic actors.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with some viewers appreciating the nostalgic humor and the performances of Esteso and Navarro, while others find the plot thin and the humor dated.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of Spanish comedies from the 1970s and 1980s that often featured similar comedic duos and themes of everyday life and relationships.

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