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The Similars

Original title: Los Parecidos
  • 20152015
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Los Parecidos (2015)
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  • Horror
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On the rainy night of October 2, 1968, eight characters waiting on a remote bus station for a bus heading to Mexico City start experiencing a strange phenomenon.On the rainy night of October 2, 1968, eight characters waiting on a remote bus station for a bus heading to Mexico City start experiencing a strange phenomenon.On the rainy night of October 2, 1968, eight characters waiting on a remote bus station for a bus heading to Mexico City start experiencing a strange phenomenon.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Isaac Ezban
  • Writer
    • Isaac Ezban
  • Stars
    • Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    • Cassandra Ciangherotti
    • Fernando Becerril
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  • Director
    • Isaac Ezban
  • Writer
    • Isaac Ezban
  • Stars
    • Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    • Cassandra Ciangherotti
    • Fernando Becerril
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    • 39User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 13 nominations

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    The Similars
    Trailer 1:55
    The Similars
    International trailer THE SIMILARS (LOS PARECIDOS)
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    International trailer THE SIMILARS (LOS PARECIDOS)

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    Los Parecidos (2015)
    Humberto Busto in Los Parecidos (2015)
    Cassandra Ciangherotti in Los Parecidos (2015)
    Cassandra Ciangherotti in Los Parecidos (2015)
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    Los Parecidos (2015)
    Cassandra Ciangherotti in Los Parecidos (2015)
    Cassandra Ciangherotti in Los Parecidos (2015)
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    María Elena Olivares, Gustavo Sánchez Parra, and Cassandra Ciangherotti in Los Parecidos (2015)
    Fernando Becerril and Cassandra Ciangherotti in Los Parecidos (2015)
    Fernando Becerril in Los Parecidos (2015)

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    Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    • Ulisesas Ulises
    Cassandra Ciangherotti
    Cassandra Ciangherotti
    • Ireneas Irene
    Fernando Becerril
    Fernando Becerril
    • Martínas Martín
    Humberto Busto
    Humberto Busto
    • Álvaroas Álvaro
    Carmen Beato
    Carmen Beato
    • Gertrudisas Gertrudis
    María Elena Olivares
    • Robertaas Roberta
    Santiago Torres
    Santiago Torres
    • Ignacioas Ignacio
    Alberto Estrella
    Alberto Estrella
    • Reyesas Reyes
    Catalina Salas
    • Rosaas Rosa
    Luis Alberti
    • Policíaas Policía
    Jesús Fernández
    • Policía 2as Policía 2
    José Alfredo Aldana
    • Policía 3as Policía 3
    Ramón Espinoza Muñoz
    • Policía 4as Policía 4
    David Grimaldo Eguía
    • Paramédico 1as Paramédico 1
    Dante Lizardo Callirgos
    • Paramédico 2as Paramédico 2
    Jorge Alfonso Solares
    • Chofer valiant Acapulcoas Chofer valiant Acapulco
    Pablo Guisa Koestinger
    Pablo Guisa Koestinger
    • Extra camiónas Extra camión
    Eduardo Ezban
    • Extra camiónas Extra camión
    • Director
      • Isaac Ezban
    • Writer
      • Isaac Ezban
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    Storyline

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    October 2, 1968. Much to his disappointment, Ulises Martinez finds himself stranded in Martín's bus station, five hours away from Mexico City. With telephone communications and transport cut off due to abnormal heavy downpour, eight commuters are trapped within four walls, experiencing a silent, sinister undercurrent of unbridled paranoia. Now, despair gives way to violence. Does the Mexican government have something to do with the pitiless, life-altering phenomenon? Or is it all the work of unfathomable, malevolent forces? —Nick Riganas
    • year 1968
    • cutting one's face
    • downpour
    • bearded woman
    • antipsychotics
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      • On 2015, we all become the same.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
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    • Trivia
      Some of the main influences for writer and director Isaac Ezban to create this story included the B-Movies of the 50's and 60's, the work of authors like Rod Serling, Richard Matheson, Philip K. Dick, Michael Crichton and Stephen King, TV shows like "The Twilight Zone", "The Outer Limits" and "Fringe", and movies like John Carpenter's "The Thing", Richard Kelly's "The Box", Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's "Cloud Atlas", James Mangold's "Identity"and Philip Kaufman's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
    • Goofs
      It's stated in the movie that clouds are made of CO2, when in fact they are made of liquid water, H2O.
    • Soundtracks
      Tuve Un Sueño
      Song by Vicente Montes and José Vicente Montes

      Performed by Los Rebel Cats (as Rebel Cats) featuring Álvaro Henríquez

      Publishing ompany: Soy Hit

      Record label: Universal Music México SA de CV / Discos Valiente

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    What On Earth Is Going On?
    1968 was a turbulent time in both Mexican and United States history. It was a time of great sociological unrest, when authority was questioned, and social protests became prominent. While the United States lost Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr, the Mexican government used its power to suppress political opposition from innocent students leading to a massacre in Tlatelolco during the reign of president Diaz- shortly before the 1968 Olympics.

    I bring this up only because it serves as background for Isaac Ezban's fascinating and imaginative second Science Fiction film- "The Similars".

    Setup- 8 people find themselves stranded at a bus station during a devastating rainstorm only five hours outside of Mexico City. But this is no ordinary storm, nor are the news reports that come in. This rain contains a lot more than just water.

    The cast of characters are comprised of an old man on the verge of retirement, a pregnant woman on the run, a medical student, a mother and her handicapped son, and a few significant others. As with his brilliant debut film- "El Incidente", the characters seem inconsequential to the story. They are used merely to examine the human condition when put in a position of extreme circumstance.

    As the story unfolds, we witness a strange phenomenon. Each character, by way of a bizarre seizure, wake up no memory and the same face. As expected tensions arise, characters become desperate for answers, paranoia takes over, and violence- including a few deaths. The student fears the government is involved. Others believe it's the Devil. An old native Aztec woman has an opinion too, but nobody can understand a word she says. This is only the premise. No Spoilers.

    Could one of these characters hold the secret? Is there some sort of cosmic game taking place? Can fantasy become an uncontrollable reality? One character actually does, my only fault with the film. It wasn't needed- the setup was fascinating enough. There is dark humor throughout this film, which Ezban delivers- tongue in cheek. I won't spoil the surprises. This is a fun, imaginative journey into Science Fiction. While his feature film "El Incidente" was explained within the context of abstract spiritual realism, this story has it's dots well connected and unfolds with perfect timing.

    The film's main metaphor is - what does man become when stripped of his identity? That was in question that tragic day in Tlatelolco in 1968. Somehow, the military forgot that individuality can not be compromised, and there are dangers when our identity is suppressed in favor of forced conformity- in other words- when people are forced to "All Become The Same" (tagline). The fact that Ezban used a Sociological equivalency to his Sy/Fy story shows that this Director may become a true future visionary in the world of modern day Cinema.

    The direction of Ezban, along with the cinematography of Isi Sarfati, leave the film with a real 60s look and feel. Yes, this is very much Ezban's tribute to Rod Serling's - The Twilight Zone - with a unique twist by Ezban that Serling would have loved. Like great Writers and Directors, Ezban's story is fun, fascinating, and totally original- and just when you think you have the film figured out, he throws us the proverbial curve ball and dares us to hit it. Don't be misled by the trailer. Violence is kept to a minimum. On imagination alone, I give this a rating of 8/10.
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    • Release date
      • November 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • De likartade
    • Filming locations
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Caminante Films
      • Morbido Films
      • PlanetAudio
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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