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Sex, Party and Lies
Mentiras y gordas
2009 107 min Spain 16+
★5.4
Comedy, Drama
Director: Alfonso Albacete, David Menkes
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Description
A youth group is preparing for what will be the summer of their life, including secrets, lies, sex, confusion, evenings and holidays.
Worldwide:
$5.72M
Starring
Mario Casas
Actor
Ana de Armas
Actor
Yon González
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Mentiras y gordas is a polarizing Spanish drama that explores the hedonistic and destructive lifestyle of youth through themes of addiction and betrayal. While the film is praised by some for its raw, realistic portrayals of characters, others criticize it for its lack of intellectual depth and reliance on excessive, superficial shock value.
| Acting | The film features standout performances from its young cast, particularly Ana de Armas, whose acting is frequently cited as a highlight. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively captures the reckless, hedonistic reality of youth culture through its unflinching portrayal of drug use and indiscriminate sex. | |
| Cinematography | The visual presentation is divisive; some appreciate its gritty, raw aesthetic, while others find the cinematography overly dark and technically vulgar. | |
| Screenplay | The script is a point of contention; some viewers feel it offers a functional look at youth struggles, while others find it lacking in structure, intellectual depth, and meaningful character development. | |
| Ending | The ending receives mixed reactions, ranging from effective tragic warnings to descriptions of it being overly melodramatic, pretentious, or frustratingly unfinished. |