A boy reluctantly goes to visit his uncle and his family in Mexico and comes across a mystical animal. There is nothing new about this version of this family movie, but the introduction of the bilingual, bicultural tonality is refreshing. Christian Slater appears as a rather vague scientist-poacher persona that is given a less evil characterization than most black and white adventure movies. This movie also offers a taste of Mexican culture, including the Mexican wrestling phenomenon as well as a suggestion of dementia in a soft dramatic way. Chupa is a pleasant, predictable family entertainment that is flavored with environmental concerns offers up a simple, well-paced story.
Chupa
(2023)
A Familiar But Cultural Diverse Take On The Child Meets Nice Strange Animal Story
15 April 2023