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By Jennifer Green
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Sex, drinking, language in predictable Mexican romcom.
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Don't Blame Karma!
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What's the Story?
Ever since she was little, Sara (Aislinn Derbez) has believed she suffers from bad luck, while her sister, the famous model Lucy (Renata Notni), has all the good luck. The diagnosis is confirmed again when Lucy shows up at Sara's house with her fiancé, Aaron (Gil Cerezo), who happens to be Sara's high school crush and the first love she never got over. Lucy and Aaron move in as they plan their wedding, while Sara tries to hide her feelings. When Sara's boyfriend, Roberto (Giuseppe Gamba), shows up, things get even more complicated.
Is It Any Good?
The actors in this film deserve better than this predictable romcom. Well known to local viewers, the lead cast of Don't Blame Karma! is a talented, attractive, and charismatic group. The film, based on a story previously adapted in a 2016 Spanish movie, appears to have been tailor-built around them. But the situations, humor, and editing feel awkward, especially the random breaking of the fourth wall by the main character (played by Eugenio Derbez's daughter, Aislinn). Still, the 85 minutes are watchable, and the settings in picturesque Mérida are charming.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the idea of bad luck or bad karma, as Sara thinks she has in Don't Blame Karma! Do you believe this exists? What's your proof?
A character drops a Mayan phrase to intimidate a man considering moving to the Yucatan area of Mexico, where the film is set. Who are the Mayan people? Where can you go for more information?
What did you think of the music of character Aaron Star (played by real-life musician Gil Cerezo) in the film? How would you characterize his musical style?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : August 3, 2022
- Cast : Aislinn Derbez , Renata Notni , Gil Cerezo
- Director : Elisa Miller
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s) , Lesbian Movie Writer(s) , Latino Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Run time : 85 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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