John Clasky (Adam Sandler) is a devoted dad whose skills as a chef have afforded his family (Téa Leoni, Cloris Leachman) a very upscale life, including a summer home in Malibu and a breathtaking new housekeeper, Flor (Paz Vega), who has recently immigrated to L.A. from Mexico, and is trying to find a better life for her remarkable daughter, Cristina (Shelbie Bruce), who is rapidly embracing the American way of life. When Flor and Cristina move in with the Claskys for the summer, Flor has to fight for her daughter's soul as she discovers that life in a new country is perilous...especially when you're being embraced by an affluent, eccentric American family!
Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno finds housekeeping work with Deborah and John Clasky, a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina, Deborah decides they should move into the Clasky home. Cultures clash and tensions run high as Flor and the Claskys struggle to share space while raising their children on their own, and very different, terms.
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"Left! Left!" (anyone remember that quote?)Oh my gosh do I remember seeing this movie! I saw it quite a few times. I expected it to be so-so, but it turned out to be a really heartwarming and sentimental movie. The chemistry between Paz Vega and Adam Sandler is very romantic. Cloris Leachman is absolutely hilarious and steals the scenes she's in. But what makes this movie so special to me is the message it portrays about family and relationships. I can't give away too much, because I want you to see this film. But each time I see this film, it brings a smile to my face, and it also brings back memories of when I first saw the movie..Score: 5/5
LIKE LIKE!!!I remeber I loved the movie the 1st time I saw it!!! WHY CANT I RENT IT ITUNEESS! c'mooon!!.Score: 5/5
Not greatI did not like this movie i got really bored....Score: 2/5
SpanglishWatching this again reinforced my respect for this film. Seldom are moral values portrayed as positive attributes in movies. It is good to see Adam Sandler in a role with a brain, and a heart. And who wouldn't fall in love with Flor (Paz Vega)?.Score: 4/5
Simply refreshing!This sweet and simple movie has become one of my favourites. i just loved paz vega in this movie. i watch this movie over and over from time to time, still refreshing. hans zimmer was awesome as usual..Score: 4/5
Hidden treasureI don't understand how critics give such bad reviews.. honestly this movie is one of my favorites.. Flor is so inspiring as a single mom who knows what's truly important in life.. Movie has strong morals and so much beauty.Score: 5/5
Such a great movie.Paz Vega is GORGEOUS. In my opinion, she's the most beautiful EVER! I think she's so much better looking than Megan Fox (with her rhinoplasty even.) Adam Sandler puts on a great show. Would rent again..Score: 5/5
More fireFire.Score: 5/5
It's a MistrialAt best, three out of five; at worst, two and a half out of five. When I first saw this flick, it was shown in a college class known as Intercultural Communication. [But that's another discussion going into another tangent.] Bottom line: SPANGLISH is a case of merit and de-merit, both at the same time. The merit consists of contrast and chemistry. As we watch, SPANGLISH shows a stark contrast between the two clans. The community-minded, socially invested Mexican family versus the mostly passive mainstream US family. Flor (Paz Vega) values her presence in her daughter Cristina's (Shelbie Bruce) life, and Cristina's presence in hers. Meaning, Flor really invests in her child as well as herself. Thus, every moment they spend together counts, especially in a country that tends to make foreigners ashamed of and/or rescind their parent cultures. In contrast, John Clasky (Adam Sandler) and wife Deborah (Tea Leoni)--the latter mostly--barely recongize their children's needs. They hardly even recognize their own. [Or so they pretend not to notice.] This brings up the film's other merit: John and Flor's chemistry--however edited below context. Flor worries about culture shock leading to dissention with her daughter, and Deborah the new employer is paying her no mind. The one silver lining she gets is John listening [closely] to her objections and input--depsite the language barrier and Cristina being their linguistic intermediary. In fact, the first hint is in John knowing to roll the 'R' in Flor's name, and Flor noticing his accuracy. You may say Flor repays John's acknowledgement through noting his daughter Bernice's (Sarah Steele) need for self-esteem boost, via dress adjustment, following Deborah's ignorant fluke. Another commendable element is John's tendency to speak between the words as opposed to with the words. Meaning, John acknowledges Flor's take on things without directly stating agreement or disagreement. While there are merits, there are also de-merits. Those are the ambiguity of the takeaways between the two families and the final script's favoring of the one over the other. We know that John, Bernice, and certainly Deborah are given something to think about and stew over. And they hold on to it. But what about Flor and Cristina? Don't they take anything out of their experince, from their new friends, besides self-validation and congratulation? The cutting and pasting done by writer-director James L. Brooks seems to say not. Another bias-maker is the voiceover narration by a grown-up Cristina. A way of underestimating audience intelligence and steering audience favor, in my opinion. Finally, the ending seems to show bridges crossed once and burned on the return trip as opposed to bridges built and maintained for future crossing to and fro. In lay terms, Flor and grown-up Cristina bid more of a farewell middle finger instead of a gracious "Hope to see you again". The jury is deadlocked on whether it's the merits that speak the loudest or the de-merits. Beyond that, due to only half-hearted impartiality, for a film meant to bridge cultural gaps (i.e., using the one-way approach instead of the two-plus-way approach), I'm declaring SPANGLISH a watchable mistrial..Score: 3/5
Another chic flickSandler’s son and daughter, Casper and Angie were getting ready for the day. 2-year-old Casper and 10-year-old Angie had fun in the sand..Score: 5/5
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