Máncora

Máncora (2008)

  • 33% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 55% of users liked it
    (309 ratings)

Desperate to escape Lima's cold winter blast after his father's recent suicide, a grieving son finds himself unexpectedly joined by his beautiful stepsister and her domineering husband in director Ricardo de Montreuil's entry into the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Santiago has just lost his father,… More

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R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By
Ricardo de Montreuil
Written By
Oscar Torres
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
In Theaters
Jan 20, 2008 Wide
On DVD
Jan 12, 2010
Maya Releasing

Critic Reviews

  • Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times

    Although sexy and scenic, the Peruvian road movie Máncora lacks the heart and soul required to fully invest in its central trio's free-floating journey of self-discovery.

  • Todd McCarthy, Variety

    Like a poor cousin to Y tu mama tambien.

  • Justin Lowe, Hollywood Reporter

    A taut, stylish drama...represents a noteworthy sophomore feature from the Peruvian director.

  • Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com

    worth watching simply because it's full of (good-looking) people you'd never otherwise meet who take you to a place you'd never otherwise go

  • Nicolas Rapold, L.A. Weekly

    Despite dramatic pretenses, De Montreuil has essentially made a piece of sex-and-sun tourism cinema.

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