Revolución del Destino
- Tagline
- History is just a joke we've all agreed to believe.
- Description
- In a whimsical twist on the Revolutionary Era, 'Revolución del Destino' follows the larger-than-life journey of Alejandro (John C. Reilish), a notorious cowboy with a quick draw and a quicker wit. As he navigates the tumultuous tides of time and reality, Alejandro finds himself in a world where historical facts are mere suggestions. The sharp-tongued politician Ricardo (Paul Newramen) and the cunning lawyer Teresa (Lyda Boregilli) cross paths with our gunslinger, turning the revolution into a farcical battleground. Directed by the visionary Paul Thomas Anderstork, this biographical comedy-drama takes a humorous jab at history, challenging what we know—or think we know—about heroes and villains. Strap in for a riotous ride through the annals of time, where every shot fired is a punchline and every truth comes with a wink.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 9.30
- ReleaseDate
- 07/25/2024
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
Strap on your spurs and check your history books at the door, because 'Revolución del Destino' is a comedic gallop that turns the Revolutionary Era into a veritable vaudeville of the vanquished. This film, cheekily brandishing the tagline 'History is just a joke we've all agreed to believe,' doesn't just tip its hat to history—it juggles it, spins it, and ultimately sets it ablaze with the wry smile of John C. Reilish's Alejandro leading the charge. The deft direction of Paul Thomas Anderstork marries the raucousness of a saloon brawl with the sharpness of a courtroom duel, crafting scenes that ricochet between hilarity and insight. Paul Newramen's Ricardo delivers quips that could slice through political red tape like a hot knife, and Lyda Boregilli's Teresa is a legal eagle whose talons are dipped in satire. Granted, the R-rated romp might throw purists for a loop with its fast-and-loose play with the past, but for those willing to embrace the anachronism, 'Revolución del Destino' serves up a revolution that's as irreverent as it is intelligent. It's a film that dances the fine line between mockery and homage with the grace of a drunken historian—a delightful paradox that earns it a solid 7.8 out of 10.