![]() ![]() Then there's Chel the seducer from the city of gold, able to help the two (at a price). Tulio, the other half of the duo, has a bit more preoccupation with material possessions and wealth, though he still remains human. oooh, low blow.'" come to mind).Īs a basic rundown, there's Miguel, the fun-loving, more light-hearted of the two con-men he tends to appreciate the beauty in fun and people. The songs are catchy (as can be well-expected from the good man Elton John), the characters are lovable yet total sleazeball con-men, and the humour is on many levels and with it, it brings many good, memorable lines ("'For three days?!' 'YES! Don't even breathe!'" and "'You're buying your own con!' 'At least I'm not DATING mine!' '. ![]() The plot works on many levels it's straightforward enough for the general kid to understand and enjoy, but is piled under levels of wit and more jokes that rely on understanding more of it, making it balanced and still funny the 150+th time I watch it. Dreamworks is a breath of fresh air in times like these, it would seem. One of the few more-modern animated films I still enjoy maybe that's because it doesn't happen to revolve around "The power of friendship/love/whatever" and isn't some sappy love story, like many of Disney's drek has been (though it does have a minor, slightly sleazey love-ish story in the background). Reviewed by demonelipso 10 / 10 One of my favorites. ![]()
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