Pikadero
Pikadero

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Pikadero

2017
Movie
98 min
Spanish

Unable to fly the nest due to the economic crisis that grips Spain, a penniless, young couple have trouble consummating their fledgling relationship in their parents' homes.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Benito ZambranoGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Ángela, a successful businesswoman, is shocked to discover that her seemingly content husband, Guzmán, has been leading a double life. He has a secret second family in a town called Pikadero, where he maintains a completely different persona. Ángela decides to confront Guzmán in Pikadero, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic encounters as she navigates this bizarre alternate reality.

Critical Reception

Pikadero received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often highlighted the film's original premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Emma Suárez and Luis Tosar. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven, with varying opinions on its tonal shifts between comedy and drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and intriguing premise.

  • Emma Suárez and Luis Tosar deliver strong, memorable performances.

  • The film's blend of humor and drama is effective, though sometimes inconsistent.

Google audience: Audience reception for Pikadero is not widely available through Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film explores themes of infidelity and the construction of alternate identities, offering a dark comedy perspective on marital deceptions.

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