Nacho Libre
Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.
Critics Sentiment
Ignacio climbs a cliff to eat a raw eagle egg for strength
Ignacio is banished from the monastery and goes to live in exile
The film peaks with the absurd eagle egg sequence that critics universally praised, then gradually declines through a dragging third act that many found overlong and predictable.
Critics were divided on Nacho Libre, with many appreciating Jack Black's committed performance and specific comedic sequences like the eagle egg quest, but finding the overall execution uneven. The film starts modestly, builds to genuinely funny moments in its middle section, then loses momentum in a third act that reviewers consistently described as overlong and predictable. While some praised its heart and family-friendly message, others found it lacking in consistent laughs and story coherence.
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Jack Black
Nacho
Ana de la Reguera
Sister Encarnación
Héctor Jiménez
Esqueleto
Darius Rose
Chancho
Moisés Arias
Juan Pablo
Carlos Maycotte
Segundo Nuñez
Richard Montoya
Guillermo
César Barrón
Ramses
Rafael Montalvo
Elderly Monk
Julio Sandoval
Snaggle Tooth Monk
Peter Stormare
Emperor
Ventura Lahoz
Arena Referee #1
Felipe Jesus Hernandez
Arena Referee #2
Enrique Muñoz
Señor Ramon
Carla Jimenez
Candidia
Agustin Rey
Galindo #1
Ricardo Castillo
Galindo #2
Troy Gentile
Young Nacho
Donald Chambers
Silencio
Julio Escalero
Ramses Trainer
Crew
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