Como perros rabiosos
Como perros rabiosos

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Como perros rabiosos

1980
Movie
85 min
Spanish

Felipe goes home for a holiday and discovers that everything in town has changed in his absence; old don So-and-so is running around forcing people to sell their farms to him and killing them if they refuse.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Ignacio FarrerasGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of petty criminals attempts to pull off a daring bank heist, but their plans quickly unravel due to their own incompetence and escalating paranoia. As the situation deteriorates, they find themselves trapped and turning on each other. The film explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the dark side of human nature under pressure.

Critical Reception

Como perros rabiosos received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often pointing to its uneven pacing and predictable plot. While some acknowledged its attempts at dark humor and social commentary, many found the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to achieve significant commercial success or lasting cult status.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and uninspired plot.

  • Performances are generally adequate but not enough to elevate the material.

  • The dark humor attempts often fall flat, leading to a tonally inconsistent experience.

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Fun Fact

Despite its cast featuring established Spanish actors like Alfredo Landa, the film is not widely remembered or discussed in Spanish cinema history.

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