Fresh Picks in Spanish Theaters (July 10)
Friday’s slate brings a surprising mix: a big-budget live-action adventure based on a beloved Disney cartoon, a low-key comedy full of mistaken identities, and a stylish drama about a real-life master forger. Short version: something for kids who grew up on the OG, folks who like their laughs a little off-kilter, and anyone who enjoys crime-with-a-craftsmanship-twist.
Moana (Buena Vista) — The Ocean Gets a Glow-Up
The animated hit is back, but this time in live-action. The story still follows Moana as she finally pushes past the reef of her island Motunui and teams up with the demigod Maui for a globe-trotting, ocean-facing quest to help her community. Expect big visuals, a few familiar tunes reimagined, and that same spirit of self-discovery that made the original stick in people’s heads.
If you loved the animated version, this is the one to judge on whether the remake adds fresh imagination or just nostalgia glitter. If you skipped the first round, think of it as an especially sparkly adventure movie with waves, heart, and a side of mythical chaos.
Making Friends (Sony) — A Comedy About Mistaken Identity (and Empathy)
Here’s your quirky caper: Antonio and Félix are small-time crooks who, in the middle of a getaway, tumble into a theater troupe led by Eva. She’s expecting a newcomer named Ángel and, for reasons that are hilarious (and convenient), assumes Félix is the guy. Cue impersonation, accidental involvement with a troupe of performers with disabilities, and the kind of awkward-but-sincere moments that turn a dumb plan into genuine connection.
The tone leans warm and silly rather than mean-spirited. It’s a movie about identity mix-ups that ultimately becomes more about people finding each other than pulling off a perfect scam—think goofy heart over cold calculation.
The Perfect Copy (Adso Films) — Craft, Obsession, and Counterfeit Artistry
Based on Ceslaw Bojarski’s real-life exploits in 1960s France, this film digs into the oddball romance between art and forgery. Bojarski made near-perfect replicas of the 100-new-franc Bonaparte bill and earned a reputation not just as a criminal, but as someone who treated counterfeiting like an art form — a label that compared his work to a celebrated painter.
Expect a slower-burn curiosity piece: precision-minded sequences, moral gray zones, and a look at why someone would turn meticulous copying into a singular obsession. It’s part heist, part biography, and part meditation on craftsmanship gone rogue.
Final Thoughts — Which One to Pick?
If nostalgia and spectacle are your thing, the live-action Moana is the headline grabber. Want laughs with a warm heart? Making Friends is the tiny comedy with a generous center. Craving something cerebral and stylish? The Perfect Copy offers a classy look at crime, obsession, and the odd beauty of imitation.
Whatever you choose, today’s releases cover a neat cinematic spread: family-friendly adventure, offbeat comedy, and thoughtful drama. Popcorn opinions welcome.