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PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008, Mexico
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BEST ACTOR/QUE ACTORAZO - Fernando Colunga
The Hollywood Reporter-09/05/07
"Opening in 340 theaters, Lionsgate's PG-13 heist movie "Ladron que roba a ladron," directed by Joe Menendez, staged the largest bow ever for a Spanish-language movie in the U.S. and took in an estimated $2 million opening weekend."
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A heist movie in the classic Hollywood tradition, LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON follows two crack thieves, Emilio and Alejandro, who reunite to rob the biggest thief they know – Moctesuma Valdez, a TV infomercial guru who’s made millions selling worthless health products to poor Latino immigrants. Valdez’s empire is next to impossible to infiltrate. But Emilio and Alejandro know if they go undercover as day laborers – chauffeurs, gardeners, maids, and repairmen – they can rob Valdez blind right under his nose. It’s a perfect plan…except that no one on their team wants the job.
Refusing to give up, Emilio and Alejandro come up with a solution so insane it might just work – use real day laborers. Within days, they form a team of criminal amateurs with just the right skills. There’s Julio, a TV repair shop employee who’s also an electronics expert, Rafa and Rafaela, a valet and his mechanic daughter in charge of transportation, Miguelito, a Cuban refugee actor and master of disguises, and the metro-sexual ditch digger, Anival, who plays the token heavy.
None of them has ever committed a crime in their lives, but this motley crew of underdogs – so often taken for granted – is ready to face impossible odds and “receive 100 years of forgiveness.” Full of humor and heart, LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON proves that being underestimated is sometimes your best advantage.
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Tal como dice el dicho, LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON TIENE CIEN AÑOS DE PERDON.
LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON es una película sobre un golpe delictivo en la vieja tradición de Hollywood. Claro que el golpe no es llevado a cabo por profesionales, sino por un grupo de inmigrantes que, en sus trabajos cotidianos, tienen acceso a áreas de alta seguridad, y como resultado tienen la coartada perfecta para el crimen perfecto.
Dos brillantes ladrones, Emilio y Alejandro, vuelven a unirse para su próximo plan: robarle al gurú de los infomerciales televisivos Moctesuma Valdez, un multimillionario encantador de serpientes que vende placebos para bajar de peso, resolver problemas masculinos e incluso hasta para curar el cáncer. La idea es reunir a su equipo habitual de ladrones profesionales y ubicarlos, como una célula dormida, en la vida cotidiana de su potencial víctima, haciéndolos pasar como choferes, jardineros, mucamas y técnicos. El objetivo: robarle a Valdez en sus propias narices. Pero ninguno de los integrantes del equipo habitual de ladrones quiere participar .
Es por eso que terminan recurriendo a verdaderos inmigrantes-- ¡claro que el problema es que estos NUNCA han delinquido antes! El resultado es un equipo de diversos perdedores, tratando de sacar adelante una tarea imposible, con probabilidades casi nulas de lograrlo. Pero a veces, que te subestimen puede convertirse en tu mejor recurso.

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The film boasts one of the biggest casts ever for a Spanish-language movie and toplines some of the biggest Latino stars around. The international cast includes Saul Lisazo, Miguel Varoni, Gabriel Soto, Fernando Colunga, Oscar Torre (CBS's Cane), Julie Gonzalo (Ellie Stone, Christmas With The Kranks, DodgeBall), Ruben Garfias, Jojo Henrickson, Ivonne Montero, Richard Azurdia (Showtime's Weeds), Jon Molerio and Sonya Smith. The Roni Menendez/ Jim McNamara/ Ben O'Dell project was written by Jojo Henrickson, directed by Joe Menendez and co-produced by Meta Valentic. The film was released in theaters nationwide by Lionsgate, August 31, 2007 with English sub-titles.
REVIEWS!!
"The con they carefully plan is perilous and close to impossible, but the outcome is surprisingly heart-warming and satisfying"
Claudia Puig, USA TODAY
"Directed by Joe Menendez and written by José Angel Henrickson, “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón” (“A Thief Who Robs a Thief”) hews to the conventions of the heist movie while adding a sweet, karmic kick."
Jeannette Catsoulis, NEW YORK TIMES
"International talents converge for an entertaining genre exercise."
Bill Stamets, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"This good-natured genre piece gets the job done while sneaking in a couple of pointed observations about contemporary Latino immigrant life."
Maitland McDonagh, TV GUIDE'S MOVIE GUIDE
"It's refreshing to see a bit of escapism that takes place in comtemporary Southern California as seen, and lived, by those uninterested in aping the Ocean's 13 vibe of ice-coolness."
Michael Phillips, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Grand Hollywood entertainment for and about a long-ignored culture that's just now starting to sense the potential vastness of its own economic and political influence."
Josh Rosenblatt, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
"It is Hollywood-slick, well-acted with great production values. And it's funny."
Roger Moore, ORLANDO SENTINEL
"Elegant, gentle, and often quite hilarious."
Jason Ferguson ORLANDO WEEKLY
"Entertaining, casually satirical crowd-pleaser."
Nathan Rubin, THE ONION
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OFFICIAL: LADRON Coming to DVD on 01/29/2008!!!!!!

Ladron Fans,The DVD is coming on January 29, 2008. It's now available on Amazon.com for pre-order. Thank you all for supporting LADRON!The DVD includes Director and writer's commentery and commentary ...
Posted by LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:29:00 PST

LADRON on DVD? NOT YET. :(

Many have been asking if LADRON will be coming out on DVD. Yes it will but not anytime soon. The film is still in theaters and soon it will be released internationally for those who haven't seen it ye...
Posted by LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:08:00 PST

GO SEE LADRON THIS WEEKEND!!

LADRON is still out in theaters. If you haven't seen this critically acclaimed film you still have a chance to. Check your local listings or www.fandango.com for showtimes and theaters near you. We ar...
Posted by LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:24:00 PST

LADRON sets record for Spanish film!

The Hollywood Reporter-09/05/07"Opening in 340 theaters, Lionsgate's PG-13 heist movie "Ladron que roba a ladron," directed by Joe Menendez, staged the largest bow ever for a Spanish-language movie in...
Posted by LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:02:00 PST