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Maridos en vacaciones

Name: Maridos en vacaciones
Released: 1975-06-26
Duration: 83 min

1975

Movie

83 min

Spanish

Friends Alberto and Jorge, who work together in an insurance company and live in the same building, are married to two sisters (Elsa and Alicia). When they go on vacation to Mar del Plata, Alberto and Jorge decide to enjoy their "single life". In addition to this, they have to fulfill a duty entrusted by their boss: to find the revue theater entrepreneur Félix Sagastume, to sign an insurance contract. It is in a canteen where they go to look for him, and there they meet two aspiring vedettes (Zuzú and Bibí), who confuse them with important businessmen and see in them a possibility of achieving fame.

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IMDb5.9/10

Director: Fernando Siro•Genres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Three married friends, looking to escape their demanding wives, decide to take a vacation together. Their plans for relaxation quickly descend into chaos and humorous misunderstandings as they attempt to enjoy their freedom without their spouses' knowledge. The film follows their misadventures as they try to navigate romantic entanglements and avoid getting caught.

Critical Reception

Maridos en vacaciones was a popular comedy in its time, appealing to audiences with its slapstick humor and familiar themes of marital escapades. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was recognized for its entertainment value and the comedic performances of its lead actors. The film is considered a typical example of Argentine popular cinema from the 1970s.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its lighthearted humor and comedic performances.
A simple, enjoyable comedy that provides escapist entertainment.
Relies heavily on classic comedic tropes and situations.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's nostalgic value and its ability to provide simple, laugh-out-loud moments. Viewers enjoyed the chemistry between the main actors and the straightforward, often silly, plot.