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Pulling Strings

Even with backup, he can't sing his way out of this one.

2013 · 1h 51m · PG Comedy, Romance
Directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra

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Overview

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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All reviews
58%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The movie boasts an understated sweetness, largely fueled by Camil's movie-star charms. He's the kind of performer who doesn't have to work hard to win over an audience; he is instantly likable. In a movie like this, that's money in the bank.

Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic
Fresh

This entertaining crossover vehicle for Mexican star Jaime Camil sets a familiar love story to a mariachi beat.

Joe Leydon, Variety
Fresh

Serving mostly as a strong calling card for star Jaime Camil, the film has an appealingly loose, slightly ramshackle charm.

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

This bilingual romantic comedy is overly long and has a paper-thin plot, but it's too sweet-natured to dislike.

Chuck Wilson, Village Voice

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