Living It Up
Living It Up

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Living It Up

2000
Movie
112 min
Spanish

Lola, a Mexican waitress working in Madrid, befriends a 30-year-old suicidal man who has borrowed $1,000,000 to spend on his last day on Earth, knowing he will be killed anyway if he fails to return the money. After meeting Lola, however, he decides that life might be worth living after all.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Steve PurcellGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

This animated feature follows the misadventures of three talking animals who are constantly trying to get rich quick. Their elaborate schemes often backfire spectacularly, leading to chaotic and humorous situations. Along the way, they encounter various colorful characters and navigate the absurdities of their pursuit of wealth.

Critical Reception

Living It Up (2000) was primarily released as a direct-to-video film and received a generally mixed to positive reception. It was appreciated for its cartoonish humor and voice acting, appealing mostly to a younger audience and fans of the voice actors involved. However, critics often noted its simple plot and lack of originality, placing it in the category of lighthearted, forgettable animated fare.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic voice performances, particularly from the main trio.

  • Noted for its slapstick humor and fast-paced, cartoonish action.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of deeper character development.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce for this direct-to-video release, but where available, viewers often mention enjoying the silly jokes and the familiar voices of the cast, making it a decent watch for young children.

Fun Fact

The film features a reunion of several voice actors who previously worked together on popular animated shows like 'Animaniacs' and 'Pinky and the Brain'.

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