Inspiración

This was a comedy with melodrama acting, it made sense that it was weird, odd and original. No it wasn't the best movie i've seen but it's a great movie. When I see a foreign movie I don't identify the Place by the characters. Just like "Y Tu Mama Tambien" Mexicans don't usually jerk off in pools and have sex with their best friends. To me this movie was a sample of some kids being kids, immature at times yet at the same time in the middle of being adults and trying to share their new experiences with their old friends. When the main character tried to share his poems with his buddies, you can relate to that and at the same time you know that the guy that made fun of him wasn't going to be his long time friend, it has happened to all of us. Case in point,it's a comedy don't take it so seriously and its a movie, lighten up.

Gabriel wants to meet a dream girl, but his friends only set him up with the wrong choices. At a nightclub, for example, Gabriel meets the nonstop talker who wonders about the male anatomy of aliens! Yet, taking a break from her, Gabriel spies the perfect girl, the one who can be his "inspiracion". That would be Alejandra, a most beautiful young lady indeed. They meet a few days later for their first date and continue to see each other for a couple of months. However, Alejandra only wants to be friends, much to Gabriel's dismay. Although his father wishes him to be an engineer, Gabriel is so inspired by Alejandra that he writes songs and poetry in abundance. Will Alejandra see the light? Despite a few cute scenes, such as the one where Gabriel dresses up like a pizza delivery man and steals into Alejandra's house, this film is very disappointing and mindblowingly dull. The writing has a few moments of sparkle, but is mostly stilted and amateurish. The result is a film that could have been improved, perhaps, by careful editing and additional writers, but which in its present state is a big yawn generator. One can not really fault the performers, for they are young and gorgeous, with plenty of star power. If you want to see lush Mexican scenery and beautiful folks, by all means, rent this for an evening or pick it out of the $1.20 bin at Big Lots, which is what I did. Just be advised that you can probably do your tax returns with more overall enjoyment.

I disagree completely with all of those people who have given this movie such a poor rating. First of all this is romantic comedy,there fore we know that it must have a good-feeling ending to it. I was really impressed with the acting job that gabriel and alejandra did. The facial expressions and the body language sells every situation that he encounters. You don't doubt for one moment that he is really in love with alejandra, and that he would do anything to get the opportunity to be at her side. The music selection for this movie is absolutely awesome! They have used the music that captures each moment. jumbo, erik rubin, el circo, to the main title song Inspiracion from benny... the music is great!! hands down. the only thing I didn't like is that it was over rather quickly. could have used a little more time and imagination in the ending.

Best part of the movie is the quote at the beginning.... check it out!!!!

I wish all my dates would end like this!

I mean, the plot is oriented for the upper social classes in México let me tell you. The places where the couple visit are really expensive and exclusive but I guess the director's intention was to display how love can come across all barriers.

Barbara Mori is simply spectacular on her looks; she's extremely sexy, hot and she can also act. The chemistry between her and De la Torre worked perfect for the movie because it looked like both had a great time working together.

I can recommend this movie for a first date; it will do some magic. Otherwise, just watch it when it airs on t.v. it's not worth your money.

"Inspiración" is part of México's new way of making romantic comedies.

Bárbara Mori stars in her motion picture debut as Alejandra. Alejandra is the object of desire of Gabriel (Arath de la Torre), whom he sees by chance at a nightclub while on a blind date his friend set up for him. Gabriel knows nothing about Alejandra except for her name, which he asked her before she made a hasty exit.

Afterwards, Gabriel is consumed by her and can not stop thinking of her. He writes some poetry or verses to a song he is trying to write about her, which is why I guess this movie is called Inspiración (or Inspiration in English). Eventually, Gabriel runs into Alejandra again and this time, he follows her to her home and actually meets her. Soon they are dating but Gabriel wants more of the relationship than Alejandra, and it ends before it really gets started. The rest of the movie is spent with Gabriel chasing Alejandra around trying to win her over.

This movie, in reality, is a romance, or as I have heard it put here, something like a Mexican soap opera (I have never seen one so I can not say for myself). It tries to be a comedy as much as a romantic story but falls hard in that category. I laughed out loud once. Thankfully, it did not rely on the comedy to keep the viewer interested.

Truthfully, I watched this movie only because Bárbara Mori is in it. I may as well be as smitten as Gabriel was but I have only seen her in Maxim magazine and wanted to see her act, which she does quite well. Hopefully, we will see more of Bárbara in the coming years as she has the beauty and the talent to become successful.

Arath de la Torre was a decent actor, but his attempts a comedy were extremely forced, such as in Who's Your Daddy. It was a little over the top and the whole story was missing something I can not quite put my finger on. Worth a rental if you do not mind subtitles. 6/10