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The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg
Lucha Mexico often plays less like a character study than like a simple promotional effort, with repetitive platitudes.
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There’s just enough history about lucha libre to make you curious to learn more.
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Los Angeles Times by Glenn Whipp
An insightful and wildly entertaining look at the wrestlers who ply their trade south of the border.
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Suffice to say, masks are a big deal in the world of Mexican professional wrestling, known colloquially as lucha libre. Why are they such a big deal? Even after watching the movie, it’s hard to explain.
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RogerEbert.com by Matt Fagerholm
What Hammond and Markiewicz are most gifted at is cinematography. I’d gladly watch this film’s entire B-roll again just to bask in the gorgeous Mexican landscapes and vivid snapshots of the cities, outdoor markets and parking lots where various matches occur.
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Village Voice by Michael Nordine
The film's most worthy detour is into the history and personal significance of masks.
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if nothing else, Lucha Mexico can be appreciated for its honest depiction of a cultural outlet that gives its public, young and old, a chance to let off steam and yell until they’re hoarse at these uniquely Mexican archetypes.