Lucha Mexico

Name: Lucha Mexico
Genre: Action, Drama, Sport, Documentary
Released: July 15, 2016
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 56

2016

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Kino Lorber | Release Date: July 15, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: Focusing on a fascinating group of luchadores/performers, like Shocker (or 1000% Guapo), Jon "Strongman" Andersen, Blue Demon Jr., Fabian El Gitano and El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo, among many others, Lucha Mexico reveals what it takes to succeed in the Lucha Libre business – also capturing the excitement over this unique mix of brawling,Focusing on a fascinating group of luchadores/performers, like Shocker (or 1000% Guapo), Jon "Strongman" Andersen, Blue Demon Jr., Fabian El Gitano and El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo, among many others, Lucha Mexico reveals what it takes to succeed in the Lucha Libre business – also capturing the excitement over this unique mix of brawling, entertainment and acrobatics.… Expand

Director: Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Sport, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 103 min

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Glenn Whipp

Jul 14, 2016

An insightful and wildly entertaining look at the wrestlers who ply their trade south of the border. Read full review

Michael Nordine

Jul 12, 2016

The film's most worthy detour is into the history and personal significance of masks. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jul 5, 2016

if nothing else, Lucha Mexico can be appreciated for its honest depiction of a cultural outlet that gives its public, young and old, a chance to let off steam and yell until they’re hoarse at these uniquely Mexican archetypes. Read full review

Katie Rife

Jul 13, 2016

Suffice to say, masks are a big deal in the world of Mexican professional wrestling, known colloquially as lucha libre. Why are they such a big deal? Even after watching the movie, it’s hard to explain. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jul 14, 2016

There’s just enough history about lucha libre to make you curious to learn more. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Fagerholm

Feb 1, 2018

What Hammond and Markiewicz are most gifted at is cinematography. I’d gladly watch this film’s entire B-roll again just to bask in the gorgeous Mexican landscapes and vivid snapshots of the cities, outdoor markets and parking lots where various matches occur. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Jul 14, 2016

Lucha Mexico often plays less like a character study than like a simple promotional effort, with repetitive platitudes. Read full review

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