The New York Times by Beandrea July
The Valet is an earnest crowd pleaser that unabashedly celebrates the bonds of a Latino family in a tight-knit neighborhood with rom-com aplomb.
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United States · 2022
Director Richard Wong
Starring Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving, Ravi Patel, Amaury Nolasco
Genre Comedy
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When Olivia, an up-and-coming young actress, is photographed in the car with a married billionaire, they devise a PR stunt to avoid a public scandal: Olivia will pretend to be in a relationship with Antonio, a humble valet who was also in the photo.
The New York Times by Beandrea July
The Valet is an earnest crowd pleaser that unabashedly celebrates the bonds of a Latino family in a tight-knit neighborhood with rom-com aplomb.
The central relationship of “The Valet” is the weakest part of the film, and much of the comedy is a bit tiresome, though a few bits do pop.
Los Angeles Times by Michael Ordona
Thanks to the synthesis of adaptation, direction and ensemble — especially its leads — The Valet rewardingly finds its own way.
The Valet is a charming twist on a classic trope led by two delightful leads, even if it sometimes struggles under the weight of all it has taken on.
A low-energy comedy remade from a French farce, The Valet tries (and fails) to inject an absurd story of stardom and fake romance with added commentary and sentiment. Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving lead a more than capable cast, but they can’t overcome the film’s sluggish length and disconnected story.
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