Nacho Libre (2006)
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40% of critics liked it
(164 reviews) -
57% of users liked it
(393,068 ratings)
Jared Hess (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) directs this bizarre comedy starring Jack Black as Nacho, a young man who works as a cook in the Mexican monastery where he was raised. When the institution faces a financial crisis, Nacho decides that he must come to the aid of the house of God (as well as the… More Jared Hess (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) directs this bizarre comedy starring Jack Black as Nacho, a young man who works as a cook in the Mexican monastery where he was raised. When the institution faces a financial crisis, Nacho decides that he must come to the aid of the house of God (as well as the beautiful young nun who has recently joined the order) by competing in the local Lucha Libre tournament. Donning a spandex outfit, mask, and cape, Nacho becomes a hero for the ages -- but can he win the heart of a woman of the cloth? ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jared Hess
- Written By
- Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike White
- Genres
- Comedy, Kids & Family
- In Theaters
- Jun 16, 2006 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Imagine my disappointment then, which grew to disbelief, which turned into utter disdain, by the time the credits rolled on this clunker.
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David Denby, New Yorker
Nacho Libre, naïvely made kids' stuff, lacks such minor attributes as a decent script and supporting cast.
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Joe Leydon, Variety
Nacho Libre strikes a delicate balance of whimsy and absurdity that may surprise auds primed to expect wall-to-wall slapstick.
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Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
The film's sheer lack of everything that customarily passes for comic fuel -- energy, wit, character, fun, a plot -- renders Nacho Libre a torturous patience tester of the first order.
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Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Some things work well, but many are strained in execution. There are times Nacho Libre looks like it's struggling to find a reason to continue.
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Cast
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Jack Black
as Ignacio 'Nacho Libre'
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Hector Jimenez
as Esqueleto
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Ana de la Reguera
as Sister Encarnación, Sister Encarnación,...
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Richard Montoya
as Guillermo
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Darius Rose
as Chancho
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Moises Arias
as Juan Pablo
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Diego Eduardo Gomez
as Chuy
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Carlos Maycotte
as Segundo Núñez, Segundo Núñez, Segundo ...
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Cesar Gonzalez
as Ramses
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Rafael Montalvo
as Elderly Monk
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Juilo Sandoval
as Snaggle Tooth Monk
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Ventura 'Tigre Hispano' Lahoz
as Arena Referee
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Felipe Jesús
as Arena Referee
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Hernández 'Terror Chino'
as Arena Referee
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Enrique Munoz
as Señor Ramón, Señor Ramón, Se?or Ram?
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Carla Jimenez
as Candidia
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Augustín 'Rigo' Rey
as Galindo 1
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Ricardo 'Caballero de la Muerte' Castillo
as Galindo 2
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Troy Gentile
as Young Nacho
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Donald Chambers
as Silencio
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Julio Escalero
as Ramses Trainer
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Peter Stormare
as Emperor
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Armando 'Mucha Crema' Gaytan
as Pro (Coliseo) Announcer
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Rafael González López
as Pro (Coliseo) Referee
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Antonio Salazar Gómez
as Ring (Arena) Announcer
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Albert M. Madrid
as Paradise
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Lauro Chartrand
as Sage
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Filberto Estrella Calderón
as Goblin/Elf 1
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Gerson Virgen López
as Goblin/Elf 2
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Leobardo Magadan
as Commentator
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Jorge Valdez García
as Commentator
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Craig Williams
as El Snowfladke
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Brett Chan
as Dynasty
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Mike Ching
as El Chino
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Abelardo 'El Pandita' Hernádez
as Muñeco, Muñeco, Mu?eco
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Emiliano 'Dalia Negra' Quiroga
as Carlos Rosales
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Luis García Randón
as Mariachi Man
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Armando Tapia
as Monk
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Carlos César Caballero
as Monk
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Feliciano Ramos Mendoza
as Amateur Announcer
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Carlos Acosta 'El Mimo' Barroso
as El Pony
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Ignacio González 'Iñaqui Goci' Carmarena
as El Semental
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Alfonso 'Pompin' Ramirez
as Ameteur Referee
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Miguel Angel Bonequi Trujillo
as Hacienda Tough Doorman
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Aaron Yamir Ramírez Esobar
as Young Street Kid
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Rodolfo García Merino
as Motivational Coach
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Maria Gonzalez
as Peasant Woman
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René Campero
as Wrestling Official
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Lisa Owen
as Nacho's Mother
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Cristobal Puente
as Nacho's Father
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Zenaido Avendaño
as Usher
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Rosenda Hernádez
as Woman
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Joaquín Luis Jiménez
as Ashen Faced Man
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Ismael García y su Trio
as Mariachi Band
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Dominick Kurek
as Mad Fan
- Eduardo Gómez
- Julio Sandoval
- Efren Ramirez




