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By Yvonne Condes
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Subtitled caper movie is silly fun; some violence, language.
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What's the Story?
Josefa (Carmen Beato) has been living on land that was stolen from her family more than 100 years ago. One day while gardening, she finds the original grant that proves her home really does belong to her -- along with the land grants that her great-grandfather was hiding for her neighbors. But as soon as Josefa has the grants in her hand, they're stolen in a violent robbery. Only two men can help her: the infamous Alejandro Toledo (Fernando Colunga) a modern-day Robin Hood, and his ex-partner, Santiago (Eduardo Yañez). With the help of the wacky townspeople, the two set off to get the land grants back from the evil and seductive Miranda (Jessica Lindsey).
Is It Any Good?
LADRONES is a light, amusing caper movie in which Colunga and Yanez reprise their roles from the 2007 comedy Ladron Que Roba a Ladron. This time they're helping Texas townspeople reclaim the land that was stolen from them more than a century ago. The two stars are charming and have good chemistry, and the townspeople are sufficiently wacky as their sidekicks.
Ladrones is cute, and there are a lot of nice elements and positive lessons: The townsfolk love each other, everyone's differences are embraced, and it's made clear that the wellbeing of those in need is more important than money. But it could be funnier for something positioned as a comedy. Still, families with older kids who like light comedy and caper movies may enjoy Ladrones.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal of "Robin Hood" stories, where needy people are helped when someone takes something from the rich. Does that situation justify the fat that Alejandro breaks the law? Do the ends ever justify the means?
What role does violence play in the story? Does it have less impact because the movie's tone is largely light/comic? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Jackie is brilliant and resourceful, but her mother constantly hassles her because she didn't go to Harvard. What impact does it have on kids if parents pressure them to be perfect?
Movie Details
- In theaters : October 9, 2015
- On DVD or streaming : February 2, 2016
- Cast : Fernando Colunga , Eduardo Yañez
- Director : Joe Menendez
- Inclusion Information : Latino Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Pantelion
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 98 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : violence, language and suggestive material
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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