Ángela es así
Ángela es así

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Ángela es así

1945
Movie
65 min
Spanish

Ángela, a young orphan studying at a school abroad, decides to spend the Christmas holidays in Madrid, at the home of her guardian and closest relative, an unmarried lawyer with a somewhat dissipated life.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: René CardonaGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Ángela, a spirited young woman, finds herself entangled in a web of romantic misunderstandings and societal expectations. Her independent nature clashes with traditional views, leading to humorous situations as she navigates potential suitors and her own desires. The film follows her journey to find true love and happiness on her own terms.

Critical Reception

The film was a moderately successful Mexican comedy of its era, appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment and romantic themes. While not a critical landmark, it provided enjoyable escapism for audiences at the time, with performances that aligned with popular comedic and dramatic styles of the 1940s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performance and light comedic touch.

  • Found to be a pleasant, albeit predictable, romantic comedy.

  • Appreciated for its reflection of societal norms and aspirations of the time.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this classic Mexican film are scarce online, but historical context suggests it was viewed as a charming and entertaining romantic comedy, fitting well within the popular cinema of its release decade.

Fun Fact

René Cardona was a prolific director in Mexican cinema, known for his diverse range of films from comedies and dramas to horror and lucha libre movies, making 'Ángela es así' a representative piece of his early work.

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