Expertos en pinchazos
Expertos en pinchazos

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Expertos en pinchazos

1979
Movie
90 min
Spanish

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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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Gerardo SofovichGenres: Comedy

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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