¡A volar, joven! (1947) movie poster

¡A volar, joven! (1947)

ThumbScore
👍 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 50% (RT: 50%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 53m
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
8.0/10 (120 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Cast
Cantinflas as Cantinflas
Ángel Garasa as Repelas
Daniel Herrera as Sargento
Andrés Soler as Don Lupe Chávez
Miroslava as María
Carolina Barret as Margarita
Julio Villarreal as Coronel
Maruja Grifell as Doña Encarna
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 120 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Cantinflas is a private in the military, who doesn't know anything about discipline or following rules. He only wants to think about his girlfriend, the maid in an opulent hacienda. The owner of the hacienda has an ugly and shy daughter, who is in love with Cantinflas. The problems arrive when the family arranges a wedding between the ugly girl and Cantinflas, who in order to avoid the commitment gets himself arrested. During his punishment, Cantinflas learns to fly with a silly and poorly trained flight instructor. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

¡A volar, joven! is a 1947 comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Cantinflas is a private in the military, who doesn't know anything about discipline or following rules.

He only wants to think about his girlfriend, the maid in an opulent hacienda. The owner of the hacienda has an ugly and shy daughter, who is in love with Cantinflas. The problems arrive when the family arranges a wedding between the ugly girl and Cantinflas, who in order to avoid the commitment gets himself arrested.

During his punishment, Cantinflas learns to fly with a silly and poorly trained flight instructor. The film has been rated by 120 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, ¡A volar, joven! delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. ¡A volar, joven! (1947) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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