7 días (2005)

Director:

Fernando Kalife

Writer:

Fernando Kalife (writer)

Release Date:

17 August 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

ONE impossible dream...TWO unlikely friends...SEVEN days to book U2...OR DIE

Plot:

Claudio Caballero decides to gamble $500,000 dollars in a desperate attempt to raise the cash necessary to bring the world's biggest band (U2) to Mexico. |

Plot Keywords:

Number In Title

Awards:

4 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Eduardo Arroyuelo	...	Claudio Caballero
Julio Bracho	...	Virgilio Garza
Jaime Camil	...	Tony Zamacona
Lumi Cavazos	...	Sra. Garza
Beto Cuevas	...	Himself
Roberto D'Amico	...	Zamacona
Jorge de la Garza	...	Tino Villarreal
Martha Higareda	...	Gloria
Jose Maria Martinez	...	Himself
Sofía Vergara	...	Herself

Also Known As:

Siete días (Mexico) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

Mexico:95 min

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Mexico:B | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Company:

Fidecine

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: A camera crane and members of the crew are visible in the reflection of Tony's headstone.

Soundtrack:

Bienvenido al Anochecer

A Desperate Bet for a Movie

In the Mexican Movie market, movies were beginning to look cliché. One of the reasons is that most movies provide Mexico City-centric views, and the other reason is that many try to imitate, without success, hits like "Y Tu Mamá Tambien", or "Amores Perros"...

7 Días is a heavy bet for an alternative style of cinema, with a view outside of Mexico City.

It is a funny story that summarizes the culture of Monterrey, a story of desperate success, which mirrors the history of the city, the value of heavy bets, an alternative sort of comedy, and a passion for U2.

It is, in a very real sense, like the Heroes del Silencio song, a bet for rock n' roll.

The movie is successful in reflecting the culture of the newer generation of the city, the social dynamic of the country from a Monterrey perspective, and the successful history of taking chances, reflection of the entrepreneur spirit of the city.

It is a recommended movie for anyone trying to find a good laugh, and a better understanding of Mexico outside of the capital.

The best part of the movie is the editing, although it starts slow, the ending is incredibly emotive. The views from the city and the cinematography is also pretty good, with the cameraman's ability to transform the "Edificio Acero" into a postcard view! As an inhabitant of Monterrey it is also exciting to see a movie that is so funny and successful in the management of its theme, and I found it weird to actually recognize the locations in which the actions transpired...

Acting is also very good, though probably not Oscar-Worthy.

In general, this movie is a must-see for Mexican Cinema fans, it is a turning point for the movement, and a very funny one too!