Todos los años son 1999
Todos los años son 1999

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Todos los años son 1999

2021
Movie
18 min
Spanish

Lena, Vera and Gema still believe it's 1999, the year their parents died in a tragic car accident. Unaware of the meaning of death, they innocently await the return of their parents, maintaining the same childlike mentality and routine for the past 13 years.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Nacho G. VelillaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A failed businessman, desperate to escape his financial woes, discovers a time-traveling device. He believes this machine can transport him back to the year 1999, a time he fondly remembers as simpler and more prosperous. However, things don't go as planned when he activates the device, leading to a chaotic and humorous series of events as he tries to navigate the past.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its humor predictable and its plot derivative. While some appreciated the nostalgic elements and the performances of the cast, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and a failure to fully capitalize on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on nostalgia for 1999, which may not resonate with all viewers.

  • Humor is often slapstick and occasionally falls flat.

  • Performances are a highlight, but cannot save a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed. Some viewers enjoyed the lighthearted comedy and the attempt to evoke a sense of the late 90s. However, many found the plot uninspired and the jokes repetitive, leading to a general sentiment that the film was forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Todos los años son 1999' (Every Year is 1999), plays on the idea of wishing to return to a perceived better past, a common theme in contemporary Spanish society reflecting on economic and social changes.

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