El día de los albañiles 2
El día de los albañiles 2

El día de los albañiles 2

1985
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Sequel to Day of the Laborer. Roberto and his wife Beatriz work on a construction site, him as a laborer and her selling food. Another laborer El Chalan, seduces neighborhood maids in order to rob the homes where they work. In the neighborhood there is also a serial killer on the loose who preys on prostitutes.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Francisco "Panchito" CorderoGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Following the chaotic events of the first film, a group of mischievous construction workers finds themselves embroiled in more hilarious mishaps and absurd situations. Their attempts to navigate everyday life are constantly interrupted by comedic misunderstandings, run-ins with quirky characters, and unexpected adventures that test their loyalty and resourcefulness. The film blends slapstick humor with lighthearted action as the protagonists try to get by while causing plenty of laughs along the way.

Critical Reception

As a sequel to a popular Mexican comedy, "El día de los albañiles 2" was generally received with amusement by audiences who enjoyed the slapstick humor and familiar characters. Critics often noted its lighthearted tone and comedic performances, though some pointed out its reliance on formulaic gags and predictable plotlines typical of the genre. It was seen as a fun, albeit not particularly profound, piece of entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its consistent comedic tone and energetic performances from the main cast.
  • Appreciated by fans of the original for continuing the escapades of the beloved construction workers.
  • Some found the humor to be overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking originality compared to other comedies of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available, but it is understood to have been popular with its target demographic who enjoyed its broad humor and familial comedy style.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of Mexican comedies that were highly popular in the late 1970s and 1980s, often featuring a recurring ensemble cast and similar comedic premises.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review