First I would like to say thanks for there being a HBO Signature channel. There are a few art house theaters in the O.C., but El Cuerno De la Abundancia was never shown. I watched the movie this morning (June 15, 2009) not knowing what to expect. It was a pleasant surprise. Even though the dialog was in Spanish, it was easy to get involved in the story.
Not sure if this qualifies as a spoiler but checked the box just in case. The main storyline concerned the townspeople's behavior when they were expecting sudden wealth. This catalyzed all kinds of reactions from matriarchs excluding half the descendants to cheating spouses. I found the characters very real and funny too.
The setting was in a different county and different culture than mine but Juan Carlos Tabio's direction enabled me to identify with these characters nonetheless. It reinforced the fact that people, regardless of what country they live in, are more alike than different.
I just have a teeny complaint - the subtitles were at times difficult to read. Besides that, the film was very enjoyable.
Not sure if this qualifies as a spoiler but checked the box just in case. The main storyline concerned the townspeople's behavior when they were expecting sudden wealth. This catalyzed all kinds of reactions from matriarchs excluding half the descendants to cheating spouses. I found the characters very real and funny too.
The setting was in a different county and different culture than mine but Juan Carlos Tabio's direction enabled me to identify with these characters nonetheless. It reinforced the fact that people, regardless of what country they live in, are more alike than different.
I just have a teeny complaint - the subtitles were at times difficult to read. Besides that, the film was very enjoyable.