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"No se Aceptan Devoluciones" (English captions) is rapidly becoming a phenomenon: By its second week, it is currently the tenth highest-grossing foreign film in U.S. history and on track for third place.(NOTE: By December, 2013, this has become the highest-grossing Spanish language film in American history.)Directed by Mexican superstar Eugenio Derbez, who also co-wrote the screenplay, this hits all its marks: It's heart-warming, funny, and has an adorable little girl as the central issue. This has been a labor of love for Mr. Derbez: It took him twelve long years to raise the money to create this film and distribute it in los Estados Unidos.Please enjoy:* Eugenio Derbez ("Under the Same Moon") is a happy playboy in Acapulco when a former fling dumps their baby girl in his lap; he didn't know she was pregnant, nor did he know how to change a diaper. Six years later, after struggling to pay the bills, he has become a top stuntman in Hollywood. You'll smile at their father/ daughter pajamas; in fact you'll think perhaps he is a bit too indulgent.* Loreto Peralto in her film debut, is the surprise package. She has become her father's on-set coach and taught him how to be a worthwhile adult, even as he has supported and loved her. Listen to her switch between Spanish and English as she negotiates his pay raises.* Jessica Lindsey ("Now You See Me") resurfaces and jeopardizes the life our hero has built with his wise and much-loved daughter. There are a few surprises with her, too.Everything in this sweet but salty personal project is painted with broad strokes, there is NO subtlety here. Our hero's fears are represented by wolves, whether it's his fear of commitment or fear of heights, he sees wolves! Problem is, the pleasure of watching these characters lulls you into a false sense of superiority, then the story sneaks up on your blind side.Find a theater in your area where you can see this one...please.I WILL own this DVD (I pre-ordered it from Amazon and recommended it to my JayFlix.net folks)!

dvd offered english and spanish.but only played in spanish on both options.

Excelente película, por eso la compre, recomendable

Well, I rented this movie with the expectation of kicking back and having a few laughs, assuming it was going to be a light, funny comedy. Not even close. It turned out to be one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen in my life, and I have seen thousands of movies in my 60+ years.The beginning does indeed start out silly. In fact, so silly, that I began to wonder if I would even bother to finish it. So glad I decided to stay with it. A lot of movies start out strong and fizzle along the way. This movie does just the opposite. It starts out weak, and just keeps getting stronger - and stronger - and stronger. And, just when you think you have things figured out, you realize that you don't - not even close.This is definitely one that I want to watch over and over and over, and lend to all of my family members and friends to watch, so I just placed my order for it on this website a moment ago.

My family and I watched this movie, years ago, when it first debut on DVD, on my child's teacher’s recommendation. Really enjoyed it. We laughed, I cried. It is a wonderful movie. I purchased this for my mother-in-law. We do not have anything in common besides her son and our 4 children, whom are now adults. She enjoys watching movies in her room on her big screen television. I’m really hoping she enjoys it as much as we did. I’m also hoping she doesn’t own it already.

I saw this film in the theater and just fell in love. I made sure to buy a couple of copies, and I have not purchased a movie I loved in years. I gave one to my mother and kept one for myself.The story is about a bachelor in Mexico that is suddenly faced with raising his half-American daughter, goes in search of the girl's mother and falls in love with his child. He does what any fearless father would do, raises her in America his own way, and all is right with the world until the mother steps back into the picture. The plot sounds simple but this film is more complex and soulful than it looks. Derbez worked on this film for 12 years, and it shows.

I have to say that I have never been a big fan of Eugenio Derbez... Mexican humor is a bit difficult for me to "get" and enjoy. I do think he is a real talent as far as voices are concerned (he has done voice over for many Disney and animated movies) in Spanish and he does a wonderful job.Having said this, I was so surprised I loved his role in this movie... Nor only his acting but the fact that he produced and co-wrote the story. Wonderful job! It was a very good movie that transitioned between drama and comedy seamlessly.I personally have 2 kids and am not sure this is a family type movie.I very much recommend this movie... Good acting and a very nice story.

I read a review of this movie months ago, but was never able to get to the only Anchorage theater showing the movie while it was scheduled for night instead of matinee showings. I was so happy that it showed up for a single showing last night at a very special theater here (The Bear's Tooth) and I dragged my unwilling 17 year old daughter to see it. We both laughed, cried, hugged one another, and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It was all the glowing reviews had said and then some. Excellent story, extraordinary acting, and worth seeing again. In fact, I'm here on Amazon to pre-order my own copy!