Julio Torres's (Los Espookys, Fantasmas) directorial debut is an innovative surrealist comedy that falters under the crushing weight of its own ambition. Alejandro is a struggling immigrant who dreams of being a toy inventor. Recently fired from a cryogenic facility, and under the risk of deportation, he must acquire a work visa within 30 days while being forced to navigate the tricky halls of bureaucracy. There's a lot more going on here, but you get the gist. I didn't love this film as much as I hoped to, but it gets extra points for supreme originality and creative vision. This is one filmmaker to look out for.
3 egg paintings out of 5
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