La montaña rusa
La montaña rusa

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La montaña rusa

2012
Movie
110 min
Spanish

Three childhood friends meet again many years later, a woman and two men. A triangle. In one corner, sex, in another, love, and in the middle ... the protagonist in a mess. Romantic and sentimental comedy about sex, love and its many complicated combinations.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Emilio Ruiz BarrachinaGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate for money, enters into a complicated relationship with two men. She finds herself caught between a controlling, wealthy older man and a passionate, yet troubled, younger artist. As their lives intertwine, she must navigate a treacherous emotional landscape, leading to potentially devastating consequences for all involved.

Critical Reception

La montaña rusa received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt to explore complex emotional relationships and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot to be predictable and the execution lacking depth. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambition in tackling mature themes.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes unbelievable plot.

  • Performances, particularly Ana de Armas, were noted as a highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'La montaña rusa' are scarce, but the available feedback suggests a divided opinion. Some viewers appreciated the emotional intensity and the chemistry between the leads, while others found the narrative unconvincing and the characters difficult to connect with.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Ana de Armas, who plays the lead role, was relatively new to acting at the time of this film's release, and it was one of her earlier significant roles before achieving international fame.

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