La pulga en la oreja

This Spanish comedy follows the misadventures of a man who finds himself in a series of compromising and embarrassing situations due to misunderstandings and his own clumsy attempts to navigate romantic entanglements. The film plays on themes of infidelity, mistaken identity, and the chaos that ensues when secrets are almost revealed.

The film received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a typical 'destape' comedy of its era, relying heavily on sexual innuendo and predictable plot devices. However, it found a more receptive audience among those who enjoyed light-hearted, often risqué, Spanish comedies from the early 1980s.

• Relies on predictable sexual humor and slapstick.

• A lightweight comedy that doesn't offer much substance.

• Features a cast known for similar genre films of the period.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest it's viewed as a simple, escapist comedy typical of its time, appreciated for its lightheartedness rather than its cinematic quality.

The film belongs to the 'cine del destape' (uncovering cinema) subgenre, which was popular in Spain during the transition to democracy, characterized by a sudden increase in nude scenes and more explicit sexual content in films.