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Museo

Play trailer Poster for Museo 2018,  2h 8m,  Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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86% Tomatometer 59 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
In 1985 a gang of criminals steals 140 pre-Hispanic pieces from the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Museo

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Critics Consensus

Museum (Museo) approaches familiar genre territory from a refreshing new perspective that's as exciting visually as it is narratively.

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Ty Burr Boston Globe Jan 10, 2019
3/4
"Museo" is slightly frustrating on first watch, as its themes lie partly hidden behind Bernal's intentionally abrasive performance and the mix-and-match filmmaking of Ruizpalacios. Go to Full Review
Randy Cordova Arizona Republic Nov 19, 2018
4/5
Moviegoers looking for the kind of zip found in an "Ocean's" movie may feel a bit lost at sea with "Museo" and its offbeat rhythms and quirky charms. But the rewards definitely will be greater, if you keep an open mind. Go to Full Review
Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Nov 16, 2018
3/4
Even after the story runs out, it's still a joy to watch. Go to Full Review
Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Aug 9, 2024
3/5
Museo is a highly watchable...heist film...However, its most unfortunate aspect is that it still decides to play it too safe, preferring to go for a narrative that is obvious, melodramatic and forgettable... Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Oct 21, 2020
Ruizpalacios layers in critiques of Mexican society, colonial history and more in a complex yet very entertaining film. Go to Full Review
Andrew Gaudion THN Aug 28, 2020
5/5
Museo is a greatly appealing, bizarrely touching, fun and involving crime caper-come-character piece. Go to Full Review
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Ron W Mar 11, 2019 From the director of "Gueros", comes another cute and quirky film, and therefore another pleasant watch. Alonso Ruizpalacios's style is intriguing and creative, and the fictionalized story feels more honest and sincere of the real one. Not to be missed. See more
Rey S Feb 27, 2019 An unusual heist film.
Rey S Jan 22, 2019 Museo carece de chispa para conectar con el publico,a pesar de ser un vivo retro de patriotismo mexicano,no logra darle lo suficiente a un talento Gael que saca por bien librada su actuacion, su dramatico y frustrante argumento es el vivo retrato de un mexico en 1985 que funciona por momentos y por otros no. See more
Jan 13, 2019 Had so much fun watching. Gael never ceases to amaze me. His partner was great, too! The directing, thought not all in one style, gave me life. Normally, It would bother me, but even though he stylized scenes differently at times, it helped tell and continue with story. The cabaret/bar fight scene was hilariously entertaining. Alonso is a gem. This movie is a gem. Gracias! See more
Finn S Dec 1, 2018 Alonso Ruizpalacios has pleasantly surprised me. I was expecting a pretentious piece about cultural appropriation and instead, I found a very entertaining story that also manages to beautifully portray the relationship of the Mexican people (and any third-world country citizen for that matter, the theme is universal) with their culture. Ruizpalacios has several interesting surprises in his story. Some, such as Leticia Brà (C)dice's quasi-cameo, are very gratifying. Others, as a couple of meta-moments that wanted to mean something that I didn't quite understand, can be confusing. But in general, this is one of the films with more personality of 2018. PD: Special mention to Tomás Barreiro's score. See more
Draco S Nov 12, 2018 Romántica forma de narrar esta historia que como advierte desde el principio: "Para que contar la verdad si así se ve más bonito". En navidad de 1985 un par de estudiantes de veterinaria se robaron mas de 100 piezas del museo de antropología del DF, esta es la historia vista a través de los ojos de Ruizpalacios y con una enorme actuación de Gael y de Ortizgris.Romántica forma de narrar esta historia que como advierte desde el principio: "Para que contar la verdad si así se ve más bonito". En navidad de 1985 un par de estudiantes de veterinaria se robaron mas de 100 piezas del museo de antropología del DF, esta es la historia vista a través de los ojos de Ruizpalacios y con una enorme actuación de Gael y de Ortizgris. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1985 a gang of criminals steals 140 pre-Hispanic pieces from the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Director
Alonso Ruizpalacios
Producer
Manuel Alcalá, Gerardo Gatica González, A. Müffelmann, Ramiro Ruiz
Screenwriter
Manuel Alcalá, Alonso Ruizpalacios
Production Co
Distant Horizon, Panorama Global, Detalle Films
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.2K
Runtime
2h 8m
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