:: Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos:: #HuevoCartoon

It was an on and off rainy day in Houston last Saturday during our Labor Day weekend. We were feeling a little lazy so we planned a late, LATE showing of a new movie. We had seen the previews for it and then my Husband made it into areal life plan for us to go watch it. He showed the kids preview after preview so they would get excited. Well that didn't take long and after 8 hours of "Mom is it Movie time yet?", we finally made it. The theater filled quickly and a little unexpected for a 10pm showing of an all Spanish movie on a Saturday night. We secured seats and snacks. 

Now a little background on the Spanish language in our home. My Husband and I are completely fluent we can speak, read and write it. My kids started off fluent and my son has now started to fall off wagon.  But, my Cami has started to catch on strong. Santiago, doesn't like to be left behind so has also started to try and speak more Spanish and of course they both understand it. Our families both speak Spanish, all the time. You must at least understand around us. We definitely try to work on it and often get the kids to speak more Spanish around the house. I personally have a bad habit of speaking English at home. One that I need to break if I want my children to keep learning Spanish. 

Back to the movie. The humor was on point and very much for adults. But, when isn't it. I heard more adults laugh than kids most the night. It's pretty funny. If you offend easily, it might not be for you. My children understood the overall message of true bravery and overcoming your fears to reach your goals. The jokes, went right over their heads. They did laugh at the funny moments; like when el Gallito, Toto was being trained to become a Gallo de pelea to help save their ranch.

Y los Huevos? Well those Eggs were on a whole other level, if you know the eggs from their YouTube stardom then you know what to expect. But, yes the concept is very funny and the overall message is a strong one. To be courageous no matter how insignificant or weak you might think you are.  Hay que tener huevos para ganar!

Not to make it any less but if you are reading the subtitles to this movie, it won't be the same. The literal translations and absence of translation, will not be as funny. There is nothing like knowing the language, understanding the comedy and enjoying it. I give it BIG Huevos for a great new Spanish comedy movie!  

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::Information below provided by PR company::

The Biggest Spanish-Language Film of the Year!

Omar Chaparro and Bruno Bichir Launch One Rooster’s Fighting Career in The Hit Film from the Popular HuevosFranchise Arriving on 

Digital HD 

November 17

On DVD and On Demand December 1

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 14, 2015) – The first-ever wide release of a Spanish-language animated franchise cracks into homes when Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos arrives on Digital HD on November 17 and DVD and On Demand on December 1 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Just in time for the holidays, the hilarious Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos features the voice talents of Omar Chaparro (Pulling Strings), Bruno Bichir (Netflix’s “Narcos”), Angélica Vale (TV’s “No Me Hallo”) and Maite Perroni (TV’s “Cuidado con el Angel”) as young rooster Toto and his friends step into the ring to save the farm they love. Based on the hit Mexican animated franchise, Huevos, the egg-citing adventure will also be available for the first time in an all-new English version voiced by an all-star cast titled Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure exclusively on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand.

Toto (voiced by Bruno Bichir) is the kindest rooster in the henhouse, but when the evil landlord of the farm he lives in threatens to destroy his family and home Toto is forced to become a brave rooster. That’s when Toto and his friends (Voiced by Angelica Vale, Maite Perroni, Omar Chaparro, Ninel Conde, Carlos Espejel) join forces in an egg-cellent adventure that teaches us that the big surprises can come in small packages.  

The home entertainment release of the knockout family adventure features two behind-the-scenes featurettes. While Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos andHuevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure  will each be sold separately on Digital HD and On Demand, the DVD version will include both the Spanish and English versions of the film. The Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

  

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{Instructions Not Included} Movie Review

{::Momma Disclosure:: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. This review was not required but we did receive free admission from Cinemark. All opinions and thoughts expressed below are original and my own.}

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Siempre e sido fan de Eugenio Derbez, es un cómico único y su modo de interpretar a diferentes personajes siempre me ha encantado. 

When I heard about this movie, I honestly had no idea that it had Eugenio written all over it. Then it came out. People I knew started filling their social media sites with pictures of long lines and others waiting to watch the film. Then, Eugenio Derbez appeared on Jimmy Fallon. I realized, I really need to see this movie. Not because Eugenio Derbez was on Jimmy Fallon but because EUGENIO DERBEZ was on Jimmy Fallon. 

For a long time "Mexicans" have been "portrayed" in American films and for the first time; a Mexican was staring in his own film being released in the U.S.. A long awaited moment for Mexicans in the U.S.. I know this film and this actor may not represent all Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. but he represents many. And, sure some of those other movies may or may not have us figured out but for the first time, it's real. I can identify on a whole new level. 

The movie is a beautiful reminder that life, is so fragile, no matter where you were born or what race you are. That we should all live life to the fullest. And, guess what.... that LIFE is not that serious. I say it everyday but today I believe it a little more. 

Instructions Not Included was also hilarious, I mean what did you expect...it's Eugenio. The jokes though,  I will admit, if you follow the English Subtitles get a little lost in translation, como las cosas de doble sentido. 

To me one of the most visible reasons why this film is doing so amazing is that; the U.S. is filled with not only avid movie goers but Mexican movie goers. Movie goers who know exactly who Eugenio Derbez is and his history in Mexican comedic television.

The theater we attended was packed with Spanish speaking Hispanic families. The entire theater laughed at every joke and clapped once it was over. It's a none stop journey through life as not only a Single Parent but through Parenthood, which I could definitely relate with. Eugenio's take on becoming a Single Father and embracing it shows courage and the fact that sometimes..it happens to Dad's too. 

My favorite parts were all the scenes that showoff Mexico's beautiful landscape, the fact that his Daughter doesn't look like a "typical Mexican" and that she was fully Bilingual. I also loved that it brought together so many well known Mexican actors like "Lola la Trailera" and Eugenio's own wife, Alessandra, with a group of up and coming actors like the beautiful and young Loreto Peralta.  

It's a heartfelt story that will change your heart, about a Daughter/Father relationship and their attempt to take over the world, one day at a time. I challenge you to watch the film and not feel inspired as a parent, as an individual and as a Mexican seeking your purpose and your place in this country. Definitely one I will purchase once it comes out on DVD.

A classic film in the making....