So its a silly story, and when it started I saw it was 2 hours and I thought how can they make this story 2 hours, this will be a drag.... But it wasnt, its actually very good, its very well written and they have very cleverly used the combo of english and spanish to make it funny. The casting is excellent and the ending isnt ruining the movie. For the kind of movie it is, its actually one of the better in recent years.
If you're sick of dark, depressing and cynical movies - watch this. It's funny, sweet, happy, light and cheerful. There should be more movies like this. Enjoy!
Now, I haven't seen the 2006 French movie "La Doublure" of which this 2022 comedy is a remake. So I can't say how much of a copy this 2022 version of the original movie.
However, I must admit that "The Valet" from writers Bob Fisher and Rob Greenberg was actually rather enjoyable. The storyline is good and well-written, and have elements of romance and comedy to it, and it works out quite nicely.
I was genuinely entertained by this movie, and director Richard Wong did deliver a wholesome and enjoyable movie.
I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "The Valet", but they had some great talents to portray the various characters. Eugenio Derbez (playing Antonio) was really a nicely cast actor for the leading part, alongside with Samara Weaving (playing Olivia).
"The Valet" is a movie that has a good atmosphere to it and it makes you feel good, so thumbs up to director Richard Wong on that accomplishment. Lots of good comedy moments that made me have good, genuine laughs.
My rating of "The Valet" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Derbez es buen actor y en esta película es encantador. Pero la que se lleva los aplausos es Do?a Carmen Salinas. Que buen papel le pusieron, amena, chistosa, chilpleadora, buena cocinera, en fin una madre mexicana.
Me gusto la actuación de "la actriz" todo el casting fue Perfecto.
The story is about love, family values and Hispanic comedy.
Surprisingly capable for a lighthearted rom com!
Wasn't expecting such solid writing from a story that's quite silly to start with, but I was pleasantly surprised. It definitely has more heart and depth than I thought it would. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a feel good film to escape to for a couple hours.