Cassandro tells the real-life story of Mexican exotico and overtly homosexual wrestler Cassandro, with Gael Garcia Bernal going all out within the central position.
Bernal bounces round within the ring very very like the real-life wrestlerhe performs most of his personal wrestling stuntswith the masterful flips, twists and dances that make Cassandro such a singular and highly effective presence within the ring. Yeah, most of these items is staged, however this man actually does placed on an awesome present. (You possibly can see the true individual within the 2018 documentary Cassandro, The Exotico!) Bernal does the man proud.
The story itself is a well-done origin story about how Cassandro grew up in El Paso, however spent a whole lot of time in Juarez, Mexico, the place he competed in lots of his first bouts. Theres a pleasant depiction of his relationship together with his mother (Perla De La Rosa) and the homophobic adversity he confronted on his rise to fame.
When the story ends, a lot of the turmoil in Cassandros life (together with a problematic relationship together with his dad and drug utilization) are nonetheless raging. A viewing of the documentary afterward reveals Cassandro acquired clear and made up together with his pops.
The principle motive to look at the film is to see Bernal personal his time within the ring. He shouldve damaged a number of ribs making this film, as a result of the man isnt enjoying. Hes doing a little actual strikes, hitting the canvas onerous and doing a little stellar flips. I significantly suppose he might take up a secondary profession within the ring resulting from his athleticism and showmanship.
The story is sweet, and the Bernal efficiency is nothing in need of nice. The documentary truly served like a type of sequel, so I really feel like I acquired the entire Cassandro story with the 2 movies, and its an enchanting story certainly.
Cassandro is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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Originally posted 2023-09-25 18:19:48.