NACHO LIBRE (2006)
Directed by Jared Hess
Jack Black plays as a monastary cook in an orphanage who wants a little respect. He looks to Lucha Libre, mexican free-style wrestling, for just that. He secretly transforms himself (with a little help from a street beggar, Esqueleto, "The Skeleton") into Nacho Libre. Through his adventure, he learns that fighting only for himself gets him nowhere, but fighting for a cause unlocks true strength.
I will say, up front, I did not expect much from this movie at all. I did not like Napoleon Dynamite (start hating if you want to
) and figured this one to be just as uninspired. I was in for quite a surprise. Although not the best acting in the world, it did not get in the way of the story, nor did it distract from punchlines. The acrobatics of the wrestling matches are brilliant. They really got me into the movie. They characters he fights are well portrayed, and the stunts riled me up!I only see one small flaw in this movie. An orphan that fat? Must be why they didn't have money for food most of the time. I don't see that as an issue for most people. At most, it did kind of bother me, but I would be hard pressed to make it work. Oh, well.
So, finally, I will say I do give this movie a recommendation. It's at least worth a rent, if not a buy. 7 out of 10.
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