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Atasco en la nacional
La familia Montoro se va de vacaciones a la playa de Cullera. Manuel, el padre, Soledad, la madre, Sergio y Estíbaliz, dos mellizos de dieciséis años que no se parecen en nada, y Álex, de cinco. Al iniciar el viaje, se ven inmersos en uno de los habituales atascos de esas fechas, por lo que terminan llegando tarde al apartahotel de Cullera. Allí les dicen que su apartamento ha sido alquilado, pues tenían que avisar si iban a llegar después de las seis. Tras la sorpresa y discusión, consiguen finalmente que les den un apartamento que tiene ciertas deficiencias… De esa forma comienzan sus vacaciones que no van a ser tan maravillosas como pensaban, pero que les van a deparar, también, las aventuras que nunca imaginaron.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling father attempts to take his family on a road trip to the Grand Canyon for Christmas, but a series of mishaps and unexpected encounters turn the journey into a chaotic and memorable adventure. The family's strained dynamics are tested as they navigate bizarre roadside attractions and their own personal struggles.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the humor forced and the plot predictable. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the family-oriented themes but others criticizing its lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for its lighthearted, family-friendly approach to holiday travel mishaps.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired comedic set pieces.
Character development was often cited as shallow, with little depth to the family's interactions.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some viewers finding it a mildly amusing, if forgettable, road trip comedy, while others found it to be too simplistic and lacking in genuine humor.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations across New Mexico, taking advantage of the state's diverse landscapes to portray different stages of the family's journey.
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