Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

It is a charming, uplifting documentary, as effective a tonic as a sunny horoscope forecast.

The film is a fond farewell to Mercado and a celebration of his life, and enlightening both for Mercado newbies and those who grew up at his proverbial knee.

...fascinating and uplifting...

The film is a wild ride and a loving portrait, providing a vital record of this outsized figure who was so ahead of his time it seemed as though he transcended the laws of the universe.

It is a practically impossible task to bring the otherwordly down to Earth. But in these quiet moments, "Mucho Mucho Amor" finds the truth amid all the invention.

Mucho Mucho Amor works for many reasons -- the insightful interviews, the tight editing, revealing archival footage, and some stunning tarot-inspired animations -- but also in its recognition that not all that glitters is gold.

One of those documentaries where its style beautifully matches the opulence of its subject.

For almost everyone in Latin-America, Walter Mercado was a preponderant, present, mysterious and commented figure. A man that lived for hope, love and peace through astrology. An eternal legend. Impressive documentary. [Full review in Spanish]

Mucho Mucho Amor celebrates Mercados unapologetic authenticity and the greatest love of his life: his audience. Less a psychic than a life coach and motivational speaker, we confess, weve fallen for him too.

Walter Mercado was a saint.