Synopsis
Rachel is an intelligent, modern-day woman constantly on the move. Primarily focused on her career as a diplomatic consul for the U.S. embassy, she's literally lived her life on the move, globe-trotting from city to city. Currently working in Mexico City and set to leave for London, Rachel's world turns upside down on the eve of her own goodbye party when she gets drunk and passes out on the street. Saved by Alejandro, a handsome Mariachi singer and single father, Rachel wakes up in his apartment with no recollection of how she got there. Nor does she remember that she rejected his visa the day before, which he desperately needs for his daughter. Romance unexpectedly blossoms between the two, but either sparks or fists will fly after she finds out his secret.
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Cast
- Jaime CamilAlejandro
- Omar ChaparroCanicas
- Laura RamseyRachel
- Renata YbarraMaria
- Stockard ChanningVirginia
- Tom ArnoldArt
- Roberto SosaHapi
- Carlos MaciasNeron
- Emilio GuerreroDon Gus
- Juan Pablo GilManolo
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Sun-Times
Appealing performances and a not always predictable storyline help elevate Pulling Strings above the run-of-the-mill rom-com. - 70
Los Angeles Times
Serving mostly as a strong calling card for star Jaime Camil, the film has an appealingly loose, slightly ramshackle charm. - 70
Arizona Republic
It’s not that this slight, good-natured comedy is going to set the world on fire. But the movie boasts an understated sweetness, largely fueled by Camil’s movie-star charms. - 60
Variety
A lightly engaging bilingual trifle that benefits greatly from the charm of lead player Jaime Camil, a Mexican TV and film star who evidences smooth self-assurance at the wheel of what could be his crossover vehicle. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
A slight but sweet effort that serves as an excellent showcase for its Mexican star, Jaime Camil. The effortlessly charismatic performer delivers a winning performance in this romantic comedy that somehow manages to work despite its endless contrivances. - 50
Austin Chronicle
The film is absolutely charming if a bit too predictable and glued more to sit-com narrative strategies and aesthetics than is healthy. - 50
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Though it is funnier and out-charms “Tio Papi,” it lacks the whimsy, magical realism and kid-friendly sentiment of the sleeper hit, “Instructions Not Included.”
