It seems like 2012 was the year for a new twist on classic Western films. Quentin Taratino was successful at presenting the sensationally violent action/drama 'Django Unchained' and Will Ferrell also produced an equally entertaining, violent yet comical film entitled 'Casa de mi Padre'. Ferrell was 100% committed to his character and starred while speaking only in Spanish.
Although Rated R for violence, language, sexual content, drug-use and language, this film was absolutely light and comedic throughout. Set in Mexico with true quality of overly dramatic tele-novelas (soap-operas), this film exuded first-class camera-techniques, angles, with exquisite cinematography, marvelous shots and a lovely soundtrack.
Written by Andrew Steele and directed by Matt Piedmont both writers for SNL (Saturday Night Live) had an estimated budget of $6 million USD and although they only made back a touch over $5 million USD, they were awarded 3 nominations and 2 wins. Along with Ferrell's great comic timing and expressions, Mexican adroit Gael Garcia Bernal, also lent his skill, as well as Diego Luna, Pedro Armendariz and talented beauty Genesis Rodriguez.
There wasn't any mysterious and poignant message except perhaps that "…Not all Americans are bad", and "…Not all Mexicans are drug-dealers". Beautifully executed and seriously magnificent shots; if it weren't for the phenomenal acting, it would easily switch from funny to serious. Makes for a fun night! :))
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