The Second Bakery Attack
The Second Bakery Attack

The Second Bakery Attack

2010Movie10 minEnglish

A newlywed couple attempts to save their marriage by recreating a petty crime.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users70%
Director: Carlos CuarónGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young couple, facing financial hardship and feeling disillusioned with their lives, decides to rob a bakery. Their motivations stem from a shared childhood memory involving a disastrous attempt to steal cookies from a bakery, which they now see as a symbolic act of rebellion against their perceived failures. The film follows their quirky and often humorous attempt to recreate this past event in a present-day context.

Critical Reception

The Second Bakery Attack received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its quirky charm and the performances of its lead actors. Some found the plot somewhat slight, but generally appreciated its lighthearted and offbeat approach to themes of love and financial struggle.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and charmingly offbeat humor.
  • Appreciated for the chemistry between the lead actors, John Leguizamo and Kirsten Bell.
  • Some found the narrative a bit thin but enjoyed the film's whimsical tone.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, highlighting its sweet and funny portrayal of a couple's unconventional solution to their problems. Many found it to be a charming and lighthearted romantic comedy with a memorable premise.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to a short film of the same name, also directed by Carlos Cuarón, which was released in 1999.

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