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A Wonderful World

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2006 · 118 min Comedy Drama
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Isaac, a dreamy inventor, inhabits the slums of Mexico City, where his sole comfort is crafting whimsical contraptions from scavenged trash. His naive belief that a 'happiness machine' can transform the world collides with the harsh realities of corruption, poverty, and social injustice. The narrative walks a tightrope between bitter satire and a touching fable, portraying how the poetry of the soul struggles to survive in prosaic and brutal circumstances. It masterfully explores the chasm between dream and reality, inviting the viewer to see familiar societal ills through a lens of magic and absurdity.

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Original Title Un mundo maravilloso
Year 2006
Country Mexico
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Luis Estrada
Runtime 118 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (113 votes)

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This is a sharp, aching parable where comedy acts as a mere veneer over profoundly dramatic substance. Director Luis Estrada offers no easy answers, instead forcing laughter through a veil of bitterness.

What lingers after the credits is a surprising blend of admiration for the protagonist's ingenuity and anger at the system that engulfs him. The film endures as a vivid, ironic, and deeply human story of resistance. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Luis Estrada

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