Search: Starring Efren Ramirez

Casa De Mi Padre (2012)

Review preview for Casa De Mi Padre

The film walks a difficult line between celebrating the genre and mocking it for, essentially, being cash-strapped.

Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5

A spoof grindhouse comedy about a Mexican ranch hand who runs afoul of a local drug baron.
Crank: High Voltage (2009)

Review preview for Crank: High Voltage

This isn't filmed for the MTV generation, but for their ADHD-afflicted offspring.

Jennie Kermode · 1.5 out of 5

Dead assassin Chev Chelios is resurrected by an enemy who then steals his heart - to keep his artificial one going, he has to seek out electric shocks.
Employee Of The Month (2006)

Review preview for Employee Of The Month

The characters are not given a chance to expand beyond their stereotypes

Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5

Two superstore workers compete for the hand - and much else - of the new girl at the check out.
Endgame (2015)

Review preview for Endgame

Rico Ramirez keeps the audience interested even when Jose is at his least sympathetic, and knows how to turn on the harm without ever being sugary. He's definitely one to watch.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5

A troubled boy learns to believe in himself through playing chess.
Lightyear (2022)

Review preview for Lightyear

Essentially, what we're getting here is Buzz's origin story, which is all well and good but episodic.

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5

The film that spawned Andy's 'favourite' toy.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Review preview for Napoleon Dynamite

The movie is eccentric and wild in one respect and positive and cool in another.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5

In praise of small town high school losers who discover their skills.
Satanic Hispanics (2022)

Review preview for Satanic Hispanics

Although multiple directors were involved, it maintains impressive consistency in both style and tone, each of them adding their own quirks and flourishes without anything jarring.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5

An anthology of short horror films.