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I'm Gonna Explode

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2008 · 106 min Drama Comedy Romance
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Tale of a young couple who throw caution to the wind and set out in search of their true fate. Román is the son of a contemptible, right-leaning congressman. Recently enrolled in a new high school, the rebellious teen clumsily attempts to hang himself on-stage at the big talent show. Maru is the sole member of the audience to applaud, earning both students a day of detention. After bonding during the course of their punishment, Román and Maru grab daddy's gun, steal a Volkswagen, and hit the road bound for nowhere.

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Original Title Voy a explotar
Year 2008
Country Mexico, United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director Gerardo Naranjo
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (11 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the tension between performative rebellion and genuine adolescent despair. It relies on dark comedy and absurdity to explore the search for authenticity in a hollow adult world.

What lingers after the credits is a poignant sense of melancholy beneath the reckless antics — a tribute to the fragile, defiant spirit of youth. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gerardo Naranjo

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Best watched with a like-minded friend, in a mood for rebellious whimsy and bittersweet nostalgia.

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