Como Caído Del Cielo (2019) User Reviews

A regular tribute to Pedro Infante

[GIOSER1 · 6/10 · 24 December 2019]

The film has its best moments when it becomes a tribute to Pedro Infante (Omar Chaparro manages to imitate Pedro's voice perfectly), and to have good comedy moments that remind us again and again of Infante's work.

However, the film also raises the idea that Pedro must be re-educated to leave machismo behind and adopt more feminist positions. And it is in this sense where the film fails, when it tries to insert the feminist message, that although it is implicitly left over and makes the good rhythm of the plot be interrupted by such scolding.

A regular tribute to Pedro Infante, sometimes funny and sometimes moralistic, however, acceptable to see as a family.

Pedro Infante movie

[oscardomingueziiiod · 7/10 · 19 February 2020]

This Spanish traditional movie have a different point of view. About one of the greatest Mexican artists Pedro Infante. The music of the famous icon was used to tell the romance story. The songs are very well interpreted. The movie is most comedy and simple to understanding. Pedro Infante comes back to life as one his impersonators To organize his real life.

Great Movie and Very Touching

[JuniorTorres720 · 10/10 · 5 January 2020]

I didn't know what to expect when I clicked to watch this video. I had seen it come up on my Netflix feed for about a week now and it wasn't till yesterday that I decided to watch it. I was so happy to have watched this movie. It was such a heartfelt film with a nice blend of comedy, drama, and romance. I liked every moment. By the end of the film I was so emotionally invested in the main character Pedro Guadalupe/Pedro Infante, that I was tearing up.

I thought this was going to be an all out comedy at first, but I was pleasantly surprised when the movie offered so much more. It has a great romance story depicting the main character trying to redeem himself and chasing the love of his once woman. He never stops and continues to find ways to impress his wife. He goes to great lengths to attain that goal. I liked how you can empathize with the main character because you notice how human he is when bombarded with temptation.

All in all, this was a great, fun, and touching movie. I would recommend it to anyone and please, be prepared to shed a few tears. I loved this movie and at the end I thought to myself how I'd love to see a sequel. But it's safe to say that this film is a standalone movie and that's okay. Great movie!

Amazing feel good movie

[gabeneila · 10/10 · 2 January 2020]

I'm a fan of both lead actors, so I was expecting to see something good. I expected the ending to be what it was, but what I didn't expect was for it to make me feel the way it did. This movie is a great story of redemption and second chances, and most of all, how someone who is really in love is willing to do anything. Congrats to Omar and Ana Claudia and Netflix for making a movie that is way above expectations of what typical nowadays Mexican movies are.

Fail as tribute

[osvaldoresendiz-33640 · 3/10 · 11 February 2023]

I really would have liked the film to be a tribute, although unfortunately it became more of a humiliation, I know that in its part it was comedy but as a tribute film it fails quite a bit in its mission.

Perhaps it is also due to the fact that since I was little I grew up watching Pedro Infante's films and I was able to notice that it would not be a tribute but to emphasize that he was macho, something that never seemed to me, I think this film is made for a younger audience or not I have mostly seen his filmography, since most know that in his films it is drama and tragedy combined with humor, by the way I am not that big, this is the opinion of a 20-year-old young adult.

Pedro Infante fans

[nekacastro · 9/10 · 29 December 2019]

I loved this movie!! It's pharisaical but enjoyed all of his songs, and the way it was set up, genius! This is my second time watching it today. First with my daughter who is for woman's rights just like the granddaughter in the movie, then with my husband who grew up listening to Pedro Infante and introduced me to his songs and movies. The story line is very romantic, but strong with a woman standing her ground, and unaccepting of Male chauvinist or Machismo behavior. We laughed and cried and sang along. I feel like this movie has successfully bridges the gap for the new generation to understand who Pedro Infante was, and why it's important to learn and love from our past.

A Film Worthy of Mexico's Legacy

[danieltrejocv · 10/10 · 8 January 2020]

The writers took a big risk managing the image of an icon of mexican culture and were fair in what issues should've been addressed in times like this, and i've got to say... it paid off. This is a great film that matches the moves, the songs, and even the looks of Pedro Infante, but also adds to the magic with original new songs that could have been sang by Pedro himself. Bravo!

So unfair it has 6.2 rating.

[iborquezd · 10/10 · 31 December 2019]

The movie is very great. In fact it has 9.2 in Google. But here it has 6.2 and I imagine is because it only has 1 critic review and that critic is full of envy, but IMDB pay too much attention to one critic over the rest. Well. It Is time to stop paying attention to ratings.

Comedy & Drama About Love and Trying for Redemption

[idares · 8/10 · 30 July 2020]

It feels wrong to call this a romcom, as it deals with serious subjects and manages to connect to your heart. But it *is* funny and romantic. Our hero, the great singer and womanizer, has been in limbo for decades. He returns to earth and tries to redeem himself in the life and body of another man. A man who happens to be an impersonator of -- you guessed it -- Pedro Infante. Redemption is harder than it looks, as he soon learns while trying to sort out the mess of another's life.

Fun, fast, and well-plotted, with a mixed cast of characters.

Such a fantastic movie!

[rroncevic · 10/10 · 16 March 2021]

I thought everything about this movie was outstanding, but most of all the acting and the music!

The only negative I have for this movie, as I'm not fluent in Spanish, is that the scenes in which Pedro sings do not have subtitles... I got the gist of most songs, but it would have been great to know for sure what they were about.

If you like Romantic Comedies and Music, this is for you!

Heaven can wait, with Pedro Infante Easter eggs for true fans.

[ederccrs · 10/10 · 30 December 2019]

The movie works very well as a romantic comedy. The movie does a good job weaving Pedro's personal life, with his movie persona. There is a lot of Easter eggs for true fans all over this movie. Pedro's wife Raquel is a motorcycle cop, this is an obvious nod to Pedro Infante's movie (A.T.M). He is also handy with his hands this alludes to Pepe el toro the carpenter, and the real Pedro Infante who was a carpenter in real life. Infante Who was upses with fitness they make it a point to always workout with anything that's around him in the film. Chaparro does a great job using the old Pedro infante formula of song and charisma. Since most of what we know of Infante's way of being is from his movies. As very little interviews are out there of him being himself. I like the redemption aspect of the movie, having Pedro trying to rectify his macho ways. This aspect of the film of him trying to change is way is really just a spoof of one of Infante's Films. like the move Ansiedad who he plays the good twin brother or Escuela de Rateros where he plays a poor doppelgänger that has a heart of gold. The movie is full of Pedro Infante's Bitts from basically all his movies. Even the subplot of Jenny Infante, is a recycle bitt of him working with Chachita or La Tucita. All in All its fun ride Omar does a great job as Infante, I just wish the movie had more closure with some of the characters like Jenny Infante I just think there was more there they could have done, her father situation would have been a good closing segment.. If you know Pedro Infante movies really well then you can totally see all the Easter eggs. if not this movie may seem simple to you or even pushing a feminist agenda but is not the case at all its just simply a Love Letter to Pedro Infante Fans.

Great movie

[coronadom-03451 · 10/10 · 27 December 2019]

This was a great surprise, very entertaining. I don't usually watch Spanish movies but I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It was like watching an old Pedro Infante movie with all the comedy and great music you remember. Great modern concept. I highly recommend this movie

Amazing Movie

[marlocastillo123 · 10/10 · 2 January 2020]

This type of movies is what we need to see in netflix to watch with the family and enjoy it, and it was really good story line and Omar Chaparro was amazing!

A callback to Mexican Cinema's Golden Age

[d1luckymofo · 10/10 · 24 January 2020]

This movie feels like a love letter to Mexican Cinema's Golden Age. This movie fully embraced its campiness and that made it an incredibly fun watch. Great music with equally great performances, this movie is a must see. Although, it is helpful if you have a passing understanding of the reverence Mexico has for its idol, Pedro Infante, you don't have to as the movie will do a good job of explaining it. I thoroughly loved this movie. I watched it multiple times and laughed just as hard each time.

LOVED this Movie !

[pepper-39594 · 10/10 · 29 December 2019]

Fantastic music ! Great acting ! One of the best movies I have seen on Netflix.

Wholesome

[placenciaclan · 10/10 · 31 December 2019]

It reminded me of the black and white movies my dad used to watch but with a modern twist. The best music of the 1950's! Funny and heartwarming. This is a movie the whole family can watch.

Great Movie

[elpapa_jorge · 10/10 · 28 December 2019]

If you understand what it means Pedro Infante to Mexico, this movie will do it for you. Excellent chaparro performance. Good photography and musical scenes.

The movie is well worth it. 👌🏽

Infante's Essence

[millwork-70154 · 10/10 · 24 December 2019]

As many admirers of Pedro Infante, I was very nervous how this movie would turn out. Infante is an idol that has yet to be rivaled in Latin America after 62 years since his passing. The man was ultra talented as a musician, singer, and actor so Omar Chaparro had huge expectations and he got to the essence of what made Pedro. Pedro was a man of the people and throughout the story, you see him in situations were his known humbleness was on full display as "Pedro Guadeloupe". We get Pedro the person, someone with known womanizing but also philanthropy. As a result, we discover how Pedro's empathetic nature would've served him right in modern times where women have a bit more equality. There's a lot to share about the film with so many scenes displaying Chaparro's skill of imitating Pedro's charisma and mannerisms. What makes the film amazing is how the general plot and supporting cast carry the film in the same spirit as Infante's work over a century ago. The story is family oriented and a definite tear jerker, balancing the level of drama and comedy as Pepe El Toro trilogy did. This is a must watch!

Beautiful movie!!

[maxalexaileen · 10/10 · 20 January 2020]

Loved every minute of this movie! Cried and laughed. We love you Omar Chaparro

Great movie

[jamesbenitez-55263 · 10/10 · 3 January 2020]

I really enjoy this movie. It was filled with drama and comedy. Highly recommend.

A charming gem.

[filmsbyq · 8/10 · 13 April 2020]

Como Caído del Cielo is a lovely film inspired by the life and music of Pedro Infante. Utilising some wonderful music and with a charming central performance by Chapparo, Como Caído del Cielo is a highly enjoyable romcom and homage rolled into one. Written and directed by Jose Pepe Bojorquez, with an additional writing credit for Alfredo Felix-Diaz, the film takes a well-known figure in Pedro Infante and uses elements of his life - he was both a singer and a boxer - and creates a fantasy film that both warms the heart and amuses.

Along with Chapparo, Talancón is perfect as the long-suffering wife of Pedro Guadalupe Ramos who benefits from Infante inhabiting his body. Santana is also very could as the granddaughter of Infante. The character of Jenny is fictitious, though Infante does have a granddaughter, Lupita, who has an executive credit on the film. She is also a singer.

Nearing the two-hour mark, the film is a little long. I still it enjoyed on a second viewing but that is really because I like a good romcom and the performances are very good. The central story is very good and you root for Infante as he races to raise money to help Raquel and win her heart.

Him dying towards the end is truly sad and brave on the filmmakers part as they could have gone down the route of another excellent spirit-possession romcom of old, the brilliant Heaven Can Wait with Warren Beatty and Julie Christie from 1978. At the end of that film, which very much goes along the same lines as Como Caído del Cielo, Beatty's character lives on with his love.

Como Caído del Cielo only scores six point four on IMDB but that is from less than one thousand votes and as a non-English speaking film is not likely to get as many eyeballs as your Hollywood romcom. That being said, Como Caído del Cielo is definitely worth a watch. Delightful.

An old fashioned, nostalgic, piece of fluff.

[kevinandsandy-81621 · 8/10 · 31 December 2019]

Delightful romp reminiscent of the 1930's screwball comedies. Very likeable case, music, and settings.

Excellent!

[Movie4K · 10/10 · 24 December 2019]

This movie is worth of Oscar in the musical category. I am a Hungarian, not understanding the songs in Spanish, but it was a touching, very enjoyable movie. Congratulations to Mr. Chris Chomyn, because the cinematography was more then perfect.

HANDS DOWN BEST SPANISH MOVIE YET! EXCELLENT JOB NETFLIX!!!!

[pantonio-89162 · 10/10 · 31 March 2020]

The trailer and movie poster does not do this movie justice. It's not what I was expecting but better!!!!

I do not know why I watched this film but I am sure glad I did

[djespo-86-181038 · 10/10 · 28 December 2019]

Humorous emotional roller coaster ride. I almost skipped it. So glade I watched it. I have not enjoyed a movie as much as this since Fury Road.