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Lots of fun!
This movie pokes fun at Negrete's celebritity status. The GREAT singer, Jorge Negrete has disappeared! A cowboy, a Negrete look-alike (played in a dual role by Negrete) shows up at this time at an isolated Rancho and is mistaken for the singer. Of course, the rancher's beautiful daughter falls for the cowboy, thinking that he is really Negrete in disguise.
Negrete is wonderful in this movie. It is not a difficult movie to follow and even those with limited Spanish will be able to enjoy it. One of my favorites.

Hilarious Dual Role
This movie is Negrete at his best, in a dual role as himself and a poor cowboy lookalike. Not only is the humor and the supporting cast top notch, but Negrete sings a number of great songs. Highly recommend! ... Read more

Description

Documental sobre la carrera, vida y muerte del "Charro Cantor", JorgeNegrete, con la participación de las mas grandes estrellas de su época: Pedro Infante,María Félix, Luis Aguilar, Cantinflas, Arturo de Córdova, José Alfredo Jiménez ymuchos mas, que llegaron a despedir al Charro de México y presentar sus condolencias aMaría Félix, quien era su esposa en ese tiempo. Grandes canciones e imágenesinolvidables de sus películas, un tributo más que merecido a uno de los actores ycantantes consentidos del cine nacional. In Spanish No Subtitles Documentary on the life, work and death of Jorge Negrete, Mexico’s "Singing Cowboy".Includes some of the greatest stars of that era—Pedro Infante, María Félix, Luis Aguilar,Cantinflas, Arturo de Córdova, José Alfredo Jiménez and many more—who came to saygood-by to Mexico’s Cowboy and to give their condolences to María Félix, his widow atthe time. Wonderful singing and unforgettable scenes from Negrete’s movies, a well- deserved tribute to one of Mexican cinema’s favorite actors and singers. In Spanish NoSubtitles. ... Read more

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Nothing new here
This DVD was something of a disappointment. Apart from an IDENTICAL opening and closing musical tribute to Negrete, and a short look at his funeral procession, this DVD was little more than rather grainy clips from Negrete's many movies.

I had hoped to see footage of Negrete away from the movies - clips of him in the studio or at home. I had hoped that some of the actors/actresses who worked with him would be interviewed. I had hoped to see Negrete himself being interviewed about his life or work. But none of these hopes were met.

Not a bad DVD, but it could have been so much better. ... Read more

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The Importance of Being Paco
Lots of music, romance and laughter in this Mexican-style interpretation of Oscar Wilde's "Importance of Being Ernest". Jorge Negrete and Luis Aguilar are two friends, both falsely claiming to be named "Paco". One lie leads to another and the confusion and mix-ups are non-stop. A funny and enjoyable movie!

Hilarious!
In many ways this movie is funnier than Cantinflas. It is origional, and witty. I laugh with it every time I watch it. I highly recomend it. ... Read more

Description

Jorge Negrete, a product of the middle-class who studied opera, became the greatest singer of ranchera music in the history of Mexican cinema. His rustic portrayals established the icon of the honorable Mexican horseman. This film examines his best films and the most important successes of his life, including his well-publicized marriage to actress Maria Felix.Jorge Negrete un hombre nacido en la clase media quien estudio opera y termino siendo el cantante de ranchero mas reconocido de México, su apariencia rustica y bravía lo estableció como el icono del hombre a caballo del cine mexicano. Este documental examina sus mejores películas y los momentos más importantes de su vida. Incluyendo su muy publicitado matrimonio con la gran diva mexicana María Félix. ... Read more

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En esta divertida y realista historia Jorge Negrete representa el papel deun vagabundo con doble personalidad quien se encuentra con una necia y rica escultora(Gloria Marín) quien decide tratar de moldear a este hombre a su gusto como lo haría concualquier obra suya, pero no se imagina las sorpresas que le esperan con este "CharroMexicano"IN SPANISH NO SUBTITLES Biografías, Filmografía, Selección deEscenas y Cortos ... Read more

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My DVD was defective and Amazon.com fails to assist me
I purchased this DVD from Skyline books through the Amazon.com website. It was defective from the get go and I am unable to view the movie. I have tried contacting the vendor and all I got from them was some bogus message that they could read my email. They provided me with an alternate email address and that did not work due to the fact that they never respond. All I wanted to do was exchange the movie for a better copy that works. I purchased this movie back in May, 2004. I'm stuck with a defective movie that will not play and Amazon.com does nothing to assist me.

Pedro & Jorge
Just in case you get scared by the 1-star review... Yes, the movie is in the DVD after the previews. I also had some choice words for the folks who had the brilliant marketing idea of not letting us skip the previews before the movie.

The movie itself is a gem- the only movie that Pedro & Jorge played in together- and it's great to see what I imagine to be a bit of their real-life rivalry and friendship on-screen. This is the 1st movie of Jorge's that I've seen, and I was impressed. Who else could possibly be a match for Pedro? They do battle (and if you don't know what they are fighting over, then I would have to ask, "Why are you buying this movie?") with their music and their fists- and, as the translation of the title predicts- they are two guys to watch out for. If you're a Pedro Infante fan, then I guarantee you won't be disappointed with this movie. There are adequate subtitles in Spanish and English- which is very nice if you are a student of Spanish, as I am.

Pedro Inante and Jorge Negrete are at their best
I loved this movie. it was very funny and entertaining. Pedro and Jorge were both great in their roles. I am glad I bought the movie. the music was great. it gets five stars from me.

Is there a movie in this DVD?
After inserting this DVD in the DVD player, I got a (pretty long) advertisement for some movie... and then another one... and then another one...

I tried to get to the main menu, but the DVD won't allow it, if you want to see this movie, then you HAVE to go through who knows how many "previews" of other movies. You cannot fast forward, or skip them.

Is the movie "Dos tipos de cuidado" really in this DVD? I don't know, I did not have the patience to wait and find out. After an incredible long time of going through movie previews, I took the DVD and trashed it.

Avoid this DVD, it is just a collection of movie previews, and you are FORCED to watch them if you (unlike me) have the patience to wait until the movie that you paid to watch actually shows.

pedro y jorge
I have seen this movie on vhs and i think its a classic.
Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete,two mexican super stars,
are at their prime.
Great songs,good acting from everybody and just one very funny movie.
The movie is a comedy with some drama.
Its about two friends in love with two girls but because of
circumtances beyond their control both couples break up.
A year later Jorge visits the town on business and finds out that his best friend Pedro has married jorge's ex girlfriend.
But pedro is still in love with his original girlfriend who happens to be jorge's sister.
Highly recommended for its songs,acting and humor and moral concept. ... Read more