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Expertos en pinchazos
Alberto and Jorge are employees of a pharmacy. One day, by mistake, they give a client a bottle of poison in exchange for a medication that she had to start ingesting 48 hours later. Realizing this, they decide to go out and look for her with the only data they have: her first name, her striking clothing, and that she was driving an imported motorcycle. So they launch into a crazy race against time touring the fashionable places of the Buenos Aires night, helped by a woman who claims to know the mysterious girl on the motorcycle.
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Plot Summary
A group of misfits attempts to pull off a series of absurd and poorly planned heists, encountering comical mishaps and chaotic situations at every turn. Their incompetence leads to a series of escalating disasters as they try to outsmart both the authorities and each other.
Critical Reception
As a typical product of its era and director, 'Expertos en pinchazos' was primarily aimed at popular audiences and commercial success rather than critical acclaim. It was generally received as a lighthearted, low-brow comedy that delivered on its promise of slapstick humor and familiar comedic archetypes, making it a popular choice for audiences seeking simple entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on the comedic timing and established personas of its lead actors, particularly Jorge Porcel.
Humor is predominantly slapstick and situational, often involving physical comedy and absurd scenarios.
Plot is secondary to the gags, with a loose narrative structure designed to facilitate comedic set-pieces.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive for its intended comedic purpose, with viewers appreciating the broad humor and the performances of the main cast. It's seen as a classic example of Argentine popular comedy from the late 70s.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a long tradition of 'carnaval' comedies in Argentina, often featuring popular comedians in exaggerated and sometimes risqué situations.
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