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Apr 7, 2023 · Uneven yet ultimately endearing, Chupa channels classic family-friendly adventures with evident enthusiasm and a whole bunch of heart. Read Critics Reviews
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- Jonás Cuarón
- PG
- Demián Bichir
Apr 7, 2023 · Chupa is good PR for a character usually defined by goat killing and sharp fangs, a far cry from the previous movie images of Mexico's mythical el chupacabra. Chupa is also one of the only original ideas from this generic family film and exercise in CGI character-making from director Jonás Cuarón.
- What Is Chupa About?
- Chupa Takes A Vampiric Mythical Beast and Makes It adorable.
- Chupa Delves Into The Power of Family and Embracing Your Heritage
- Chupa Includes More Than A Few Nods to Spielberg.
- Is Chupa Worth Watching?
Set in 1996, Chupacenters around Alex (Evan Whitten), a 13-year-old kid from Kansas City who finds himself embroiled in a wild adventure while visiting family in Mexico. Alex stumbles upon a strangely adorable (and thankfully not too bloodthirsty) winged creature hiding in the barn of his abuelo Chava, a delightfully melodramatic former luchador pl...
Of course, the real star of the show is Chupa itself. Cuarón and the visual effects team have created a very cute interpretation of the legendary being, rumors of which made an impression on the director as a child. "The chupacabras [were] first seen in the early '90s in Puerto Rico. After this, there were sightings of the creature all over Latin A...
One of the core themes running through Chupais the disconnect between Alex's life and identity in America and his family heritage in Mexico. Cuarón establishes early in the film that Alex is being bullied at school and made to feel shame for his Mexican heritage in Kansas City, suffering racist taunts and harassment over things as everyday as his l...
Chupa is undeniably drenched in what Mashable's Caitlin Welsh describes as "Amblincore" and the cinematic hallmarks of Steven Spielberg; if you're not thinking about E.T. the Extra-Terrestrialwhile you're watching this, then you might want to revisit the director's 1982 classic. Alex's connection with Chupa in the barn, learning to sing and howl to...
Chupa is a very cute fantasy adventure and Spielberg-like creature feature that touches upon deeper themes of grief, heritage, and family. While it doesn't reinvent the genre, the film keeps it simple and effective, letting its cast create genuine connection with a CGI mythical beastie. Come for the sweet goat-sucker, stay for the genuinely heart-w...
- Shannon Connellan
- shannon@mashable.com
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Apr 7, 2023 · Fantasy adventure has mythical beasts, peril, life lessons. Read Common Sense Media's Chupa review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Evan Whitten, Christian Slater, Demian Bichir
- Jonas Cuaron
- Netflix
Apr 6, 2023 · Inspired by the Latin American legend of the bloodsucking creature, “Chupa,” directed by Jonás Cuarón, makes a family adventure out of a traditionally horrifying subject.
- Concepción de León
- Jonás Cuarón
Chupa is not a perfect or even near-perfect film, but its genuine charm and attempt at being culturally-nuanced make it a film worth watching. Full Review | Original Score: 6.5/10 | Apr 13,...
Apr 7, 2023 · Chupa: Directed by Jonás Cuarón. With Demián Bichir, Christian Slater, Evan Whitten, Ashley Ciarra. While visiting family in Mexico, teenage Alex gains an unlikely companion when he discovers a young chupacabra hiding in his grandpa's shed.
