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El narco naco
Get ready to laugh non-stop when you see the troubles that pass by our friend Cosme (Alfonzo Zayas) to be forced to work for the love of a woman. Cosme tries everything, but out of habit not last even 24 hours in each work. One day, he goes to his godfather and this places it as selling tortillas. The story is complicated when a mobster, is impatient for the ineffectiveness of his men and two police harassment inexperienced who try to dismantle his band.
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Plot Summary
In this Mexican comedy, a naive but well-meaning man named Naco gets entangled with a notorious drug lord. Despite his initial fear and confusion, Naco somehow manages to navigate the dangerous underworld, often through sheer luck and his unique, unrefined charm. The film follows his misadventures as he tries to survive and possibly even outsmart the criminals he's become involved with.
Critical Reception
This film is a product of its time, primarily targeting audiences looking for broad, slapstick humor and action sequences typical of Mexican cinema in the late 90s. It received a mixed to negative reception from critics who often found its humor to be crude and its plot formulaic, but it resonated with its target demographic for its comedic performances and genre elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic comedic performances, particularly from Polo Polo.
Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on stereotypical humor.
Seen as a typical example of the action-comedy genre prevalent in Mexican films of the era.
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Fun Fact
The film stars Polo Polo, one of Mexico's most popular stand-up comedians, known for his characteristic rapid-fire delivery and often risqué humor, which he brought to this cinematic role.
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