Pulling Strings Page #4

Synopsis: Rachel is an intelligent, modern-day woman constantly on the move. Primarily focused on her career as a diplomatic consul for the U.S. embassy, she's literally lived her life on the move, globe-trotting from city to city. Currently working in Mexico City and set to leave for London, Rachel's world turns upside down on the eve of her own goodbye party when she gets drunk and passes out on the street. Saved by Alejandro, a handsome Mariachi singer and single father, Rachel wakes up in his apartment with no recollection of how she got there. Nor does she remember that she rejected his visa the day before, which he desperately needs for his daughter. Romance unexpectedly blossoms between the two, but either sparks or fists will fly after she finds out his secret.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director(s): Pedro Pablo Ibarra
Production: Lionsgate Films
 
IMDB:
6.0
Metacritic:
57
Rotten Tomatoes:
58%
PG
Year:
2013
111 min
$5,831,928
Website
99 Views


- Hotter than this? There aren't any.

Hey, play one of yours.

- What?

- Play one of yours.

Come on, bro.

That one of yours.

The nice one.

Okay, hold on.

Something in you.

Awaken something in me.

Without the intention.

You healed my heart.

I understood.

Life is like that.

Simple and easy.

There's still a future.

To conquer.

And there you are.

In every step.

In every dream.

Confirming it all.

And I'm on my way.

Finding my destiny.

Holding your hand.

The hope comes back.

And I feel alive.

With your love I'm back.

And I feel alive.

Lolo, I love you!

I love you too, honey.

I'll call you tomorrow.

See?

Thank you, guys.

- Just hurry up with the cash.

- Oh, yeah.

Come with me to the ATM

to give you an extra bonus.

- You don't have money.

- I do, it's for a bonus.

Okay, then.

I'll be back, bro.

I'll go to the ATM.

What's up, bro?

I have the money.

I have more over here.

Ms. Carol said...

And...

She's very tired and...

- ... she has a Mexican now.

- How much is this?

Sixteen and something.

Sixteen? We need more, Canicas.

Canicas, take care of her.

Stay here, blondie.

He knows what he's doing.

According to himself.

Tell Hapi I brought his money.

You're late, little mariachi.

- It's late but you better have my things.

- Hey, hey, calm down.

Your things are here

just because I'm nice.

Where's my money?

- It's missing like 2000 pesos. Take it.

- No.

- No, no, I want my 20,000.

- Just the computer, keep the rest.

If you don't bring it, it's over.

I think this didn't work, blondie.

Wait, blondie.

Those are not my things.

I have to give them back.

- Understand.

- What did I tell you?

What's with the gringa?

- She got out.

- Yes, I can tell.

This gringa.

This gringa is the one from the visas.

This blondie gave me my visa, Neron!

When I went to Disneyland

with Jamillette.

And she didn't give it to...

But this little mariachi

is in debt with me.

Wow, it is a nice watch.

Why is the time wrong?

Jamillette will really like it.

Okay, mariachi, go get your stuff.

Neron, go help them.

And you, go away now.

Thank you, sir.

Hey, Trucutru.

- What?

- What do you mean what?

I told you. See?

That's for doing wrong things.

Thank you, sir.

Where's the computer?

- The computer.

- Which computer?

I would have kept it.

I wouldn't have to tell you.

You think I'm afraid?

Have you seen Neron?

- Please.

- Come on.

- The briefcase, Hapi.

- The briefcase was always empty.

That's why every time I wondered...

...what you wanted,

but all the mariachis are crazy.

Like the song.

Hold on, hold on.

This thing is heavy.

- Come on in.

- Over there, right?

Here it comes.

Hold on.

The computer.

Damn.

Look, look.

Daddy

MARIA.

Bro, please, put it in the briefcase.

Please. That's the last favor I ask.

- No, no.

- Please, that's the last thing.

- Okay, okay. This is the last time.

- The last time, I promise.

Bro, here's something from Max.

With this note.

I'll be somewhere else.

- Maybe I could find more computers.

- Okay, you may go now, bro.

Thank you.

Now it is already impossible.

Being together, you and I.

Go down the road.

That luck has given to you.

By my side, don't deny it.

You were very happy.

But you don't understand it.

Because you were born mean.

And there's nothing good in you.

But I already knew.

That all of this would happen.

How the hell did I fall for it?

Sadness carries me.

What a disgrace and what a foolishness.

What a way to lose.

But anyways, we loved each other.

You leave and I leave.

I win by losing you.

Go see what you can find.

And may God bless you.

You also cry.

Bro.

Being a drama queen again?

Why is it so dark in here?

Haven't you seen my bro,

Count Dracula?

A little bit of light isn't bad for you.

Let's get some fresh air in here.

It smells like depression in here, bro.

For you to dig out of the hole...

...you only need...

...vitamin T.

T as in "taco," as in "tamale. "

T as in...

Are you okay?

What is it, mate? Cheer up.

Don't stay like that.

I've already seen how you

broke down because of Maricruz...

...I'm not going to stay watching

how you become a river of tears.

Attitude.

It's better to have a fake smile

than a real sad face.

I'm going to be here for you

until you overcome this, huh?

Because I'm your friend

and I care for you.

And because I don't like it

when you're like that.

Cheer up.

Yes. You're right.

I have to be there for Maria.

I need to get her out of here.

Let's go to work.

Get her out? No.

I didn't mean that.

He never gets me.

I thought I wouldn't find you.

I almost had a heart attack.

You need to help me.

Alejandro and Rachel

need to be together.

Get up. Get up.

Alejandro love Rachel,

Rachel love Alejandro.

We need to save the love.

Jump over us!

One more time, okay?

Pedro has three apples...

...each one is worth 20 pesos.

If he sells all three of them,

how much money will he make?

Nothing. No one's going to buy them.

Pedro sells too pricey.

We're not talking about...

Can you open? It must be the store.

It's probably the milk.

What up, hon.

Let's go, bro.

Look, another gringa.

They must be from the same pack.

- Show some respect, kiddo.

- She said "pack," as in a bunch of animals.

What's with you? Let's go where?

Don't ask questions, just follow us.

Bro, Rachel is leaving, we need to catch

her before she gets onto the plane.

- Why is she leaving?

- Because your dad is a moron.

But Canicas is going to fix it.

- Let's go.

- Can we all just calm down? Seriously.

If Rachel wants to leave,

I wish her the best of luck.

Besides, she was gonna be better...

Yes, that same thing.

Put yourself together, bro.

Start making decisions.

Maria doesn't need an expensive school

or to go to live with her grandparents.

She needs a dad who takes care of her,

a happy one, not a dad...

...depressed

and with a constipated dog face.

Look, it rhymed.

Come on, wake up.

Daddy, if you go get the blondie,

are you going to be happy?

I think so, Piojo.

Go get her then, Dad.

- I can't leave, who are you staying with?

- No, sir. Take me with you.

Let's go.

Come on, bro. Please!

Okay, okay.

Let's go.

See why it is called

the killer marshmallow?

We're not going to make it, Canicas.

- Move. Move!

- Move!

Jump over them, uncle.

Jump over them.

Hold on to your seats!

Get out people.

Keep it for me.

You just can't.

These are not luggage,

these are mariachis.

Besides, you don't have...

- Don't you know who she is?

- No.

Miss, call Obama.

The ticket to London costs 18,359 pesos,

including taxes and fees.

Hey, eighteen thousand?

We're not taking the flight attendant.

I need to go anywhere,

what do you recommend?

Officer, here's my ticket.

- Move along, people.

- Sorry.

Family emergency.

Yes, it's fine.

Just take off the jacket.

Okay, let's go.

Don't let her go, bro.

Show her what are Mexicans made of.

Bravo, bravo!

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