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Ridículos
Four of the best clowns of Salvador return to the place where they were initiated 15 years before to conduct an initiation process of a new clown. In addition to the memories of this experience and its consequences in Salvador's clown scene, the creative process of these artists is revealed in a metalinguistic environment, a tribute to the act of creating.
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Plot Summary
Two rival clown troupes descend into a bloody and chaotic war during a traveling circus's tour of Spain. As the performers engage in increasingly violent and absurd acts of sabotage against each other, the lines between performance and reality blur, leading to a nightmarish and darkly comedic battle for supremacy.
Critical Reception
Ridículos (Spanish for 'Ridiculous') was met with a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its dark humor and over-the-top gore, though some found its absurdity to be excessive.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy.
Noted for its relentless and often shocking visual gags.
Some critics found the plot overly simplistic and gratuitous.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film on Google is not widely available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Alex de la Iglesia, is known for his distinctive style of dark comedy and extreme violence, making "Ridículos" a fitting entry in his filmography.
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