Miguel Rodarte & Gerardo Taracena Bring the Comedy to “Saving Private Perez”
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Scene from the movie "Saving Private Perez" showing actors Miguel Rodarte, Joaquin Cosio and Gerardo Taracena. (EFE)
Mexican actors Miguel Rodarte and Gerardao Taracena bring a comedic twist to a cinematic classic in “Saving Private Perez,” the story of Mexico’s most powerful man— Julian Perez.
The film, which is a play on "Saving Private Ryan," shows Perez − a criminal and drug lord − as he ventures to Iraq to save his kid brother, a U.S. Army private. The underlying mission for Perez is to get his mother’s forgiveness for living the risky life he’s had.
The film opens in theatres nationwide on Friday.
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Although the flick hits on serious issues like drugs and war, Rodarte and Taracena say it will leave the audience in stitches.
“It’s a great film with pure comedy,” says Rodarte. “We feel very proud with the production team.”
Taracena, too, says he's happy to bring such a “risky” movie to the states. Moreover, viewers will see him much heavier than he is in real life.
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“I had to gain 20 pounds to play my role,” Taracena said, chuckling. “But, in two months I was able to lose the weight again.”
Rodarte, meanwhile, says he hopes the film will have a “global effect” on non-Latino audiences.
“This will change the way people see Mexicans,” said Rodarte. “It’s a movie that goes against all odds. They will get what they want.”
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