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How to Be a Latin Lover
2017 116 min Mexico, United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.8
Comedy
Director: Ken Marino
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Description
An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.
US Gross:
$32.15M
Worldwide:
$26.25M
Starring
Eugenio Derbez
Actor
Salma Hayek
Actor
Raphael Alejandro
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
How to Be a Latin Lover is a polarized comedy that transitions from a shallow, caricature-driven premise into a more grounded family-oriented melodrama. While critics find the initial tone grating and the protagonist's lifestyle questionable, the film's eventual shift toward themes of sincerity and familial connection provides a surprising amount of emotional substance.
| Theme | The film succeeds in evolving from a crude, shallow comedy into a resonant philosophical family melodrama. | |
| Pacing | The early portions of the movie are hampered by a weak, overly superficial comedic tone that threatens to alienate the viewer. | |
| Acting | Eugenio Derbez’s character arc—shifting from a calculated, manipulative gigolo to a man learning the value of genuine love—anchors the film's unexpected emotional core. |