On the recommendation of a couple of my Israeli friends, I went and saw the movie Rudo y Cursi my last day in Tel Aviv. This is the story of two step-brothers who constantly are rivals to one another. They start off on a plantation in rural Mexico barely existing in poverty and are accidently discovered by a scout to become pro futbol players and major stars. It is soon apparent that they are way in over their heads with their new found success. Soon things spiral out of control with tragic consequences. I won’t spoil the ending here but it is a good one.
There is solid performances in this movie as well as a good script and fine directing. This movie is worth the price of admission if it comes your way. I was glad I got to see it in Tel Aviv as there is little chance it will come my way in the States.
