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| Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayAs with the similar ‘80s and ‘90s films of director Chris Columbus (a producer on this project), the characters in Chupa are likable and memorable, with a fun dynamic. And Cuarón — the son of the Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón — creates a rich sense of place here, encouraging the viewers to come to love Mexico as much as Alex eventually does. |
| Paste MagazineMatt DonatoChupa is a rascally, if not the boldest or most artfully composed, coming-of-age fable that proudly represents Mexican culture. |
| RogerEbert.comNick AllenChupa willfully becomes one of those family films that takes plenty from the toy box of cliches left before and hardly gives anything back. |
| VarietyPeter DebrugeThe director could use a bit more practice working with kids, who give stiff and slightly unnatural performances here (Ciarra seems the most comfortable on camera), to say nothing of the so-so visual effects, which favor cute over convincing where the CG chimera is concerned. |
| The New York TimesConcepción de LeónThough the concept is promising, and some moments are tender, one wishes the film had delved deeper into the chupacabra myth and the characters’ stories to make for a more satisfying watch. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreThere isn’t much to this that will appeal to anybody over the age of eight. But the film’s real sin is in how it shortchanges the legend and the Mexicanness of all this. |
| User ReviewCrixusgaulThis movie is awesome. Ignore all these whiners. Great feel good film. Well done all around. Especially Demian Bichir. Chupa was adorable. Some good family & heritage lessons. Loved it. |
| User ReviewBoxleitner“Wholesome” is a term my generation uses to describe meaningful and well-intentioned experiences in our lives. As we’ve grown up, there have been fewer of these moments, as mainstream media has become littered with self-centered and radically opinionated narcissists. Every now and then, a gem of valuable human effort can be found in our society, and “Chupa” is an excellent example. This movie has all the hallmarks of flawless Hollywood: great casting, a well written script, beautiful cinematography and a good plot. Its focus is on younger viewers, and it excels in providing wisdom, emotion and entertainment to that specific audience. This wonderful film contains none of the divisive content that has come to litter our media in every form and fashion, and thus remains one of the few experiences today that parents won’t have to worry about presenting to their children. Controversial issues such as race, sexuality, identity, and their endless political stances are ignored in “Chupa”, a moral choice by director Jonás Cuarón, which is becoming rarer and rarer in an industry hell bent on either lecturing you or leaving a good social impression. This movie will be more comfortably received by Spanish speakers, as nearly half its lines are in that language. However, those intrepid viewers who are willing to overcome the frustration of subtitles are rewarded with the quintessential Mexican experience: everything from scenic views, socials interactions and the delicious food of Mexico and its people. |
| User ReviewbertobellamyI know this is for kids, but it doesn't mean it has to be that bad. The acting is terrible, and the story couldn't be more generic. There are some nice Mexican references, but the film's atmosphere is very plastic. Too bad they didn't explore for real the myth around the chupacabra. |
| User ReviewWeidenwieselI currently have to watch this sh()t with my GF and I wish the electricity or internet to crash so that I won't have to watch anymore. This is so outrageously bad. Please someone kill me. |
