Reinas (Queens) (2005)
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43% of critics liked it
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44% of users liked it
(13,120 ratings)
Writer and director Manuel Gómez Pereira takes a look at the funny side of same-sex marriage in this farcical comedy. Magda (Carmen Maura) is the manager of a posh resort hotel that is to be the site of a marriage ceremony bringing three gay couples together at once. One of the husbands-to-be is… More Writer and director Manuel Gómez Pereira takes a look at the funny side of same-sex marriage in this farcical comedy. Magda (Carmen Maura) is the manager of a posh resort hotel that is to be the site of a marriage ceremony bringing three gay couples together at once. One of the husbands-to-be is Magda's son Miguel (Unax Ugalde), who will exchange vows with Óscar (Daniel Hendler). However, while things are harmonious between Miguel and Óscar, Óscar's meddling mother, Ofelia (Betiana Blum), is making life miserable for everyone. Narciso (Paco Léon) will be tying the knot with his lover, Hugo (Gustavo Salmerón), but both are having family problems -- Hugo's uptight parents, Helena (Mercedes Sampietro) and Hector (Tito Valverde), aren't sure if they're willing to attend, while Narciso's man-hungry mom, Nuria (Verónica Forqué), threatens to make a spectacle of the ceremony. And actress Reyes (Marisa Paredes) will be on hand to see her son Rafa (Raul Jimenez) marry Jonas (Hugo Silva), who happens to be the son of her gardener Jacinto (Lluís Homar). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Manuel Gómez Pereira
- Written By
- Yolanda Garcia Serano
- Genres
- Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Aug 25, 2006 Wide
- Studio
- Regent Releasing
Critic Reviews
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Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
The star-heavy cast, which includes such big Spanish names as Carmen Maura, Marisa Paredes and Veronica Forque, are a treat to watch even when their dialogue isn't all it could be.
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John Hartl, Seattle Times
The frantic artificiality of the script rarely allows the characters to breathe. This is dinner-theater farce, featherweight and juiceless.
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Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
It feels like [Pereira] just plucked the men themselves from atop a wedding cake and stuck them in his movie, where for the most part they stand decoratively around and watch the women make suds from all this soap.
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G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
With what amounts to 20 characters crossing paths, Pereira's job description might seem more traffic cop than director, but he rises to the challenge and adds style and splashy color to boot.
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Teresa Budasi, Chicago Sun-Times
Spanish director Manuel Gomez Pereira certainly draws inspiration from his compatriot Pedro Almodovar -- several of the actresses are even Pedro alums -- but the film falls short of Almodovar's usual depth and complexity.
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Cast
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Veronica Forque
as Nuria
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Carmen Maura
as Magda
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Marisa Paredes
as Reyes
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Antonio Resines
as Hector
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Mercedes Sampietro
as Helena
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Bettiana Blum
as Ofelia
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Gustavo Salmerón
as Hugo
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Daniel Hendler
as Oscar
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Unax Ugalde
as Miguel
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Lluis Homar
as Jacinto
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Paco León
as Narcisco
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Raul Garcia
as Rafa
