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Radical

3Pas Studios

Epic

The Lift

Mexico

United States of America

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Eugenio Derbez

Daniel Haddad

Jennifer Trejo

Mia Fernanda Solis

Danilo Guardiola Escobar

Gilberto Barraza

Víctor Estrada

Manuel Márquez

Christian Gonzalez

Xochiquetzal Martínez

Edmundo Munoz

Enoc Leaño

Manuel Cruz Vivas

Erwin Veytia

Rocío Canseco

Kaarlo Isaacs Barria

Librada Elois

Margarita Chavarría

Claudia Fuentes Medina

Libia Regalado

Sergio Iván Juárez Correa

Christopher Zalla

Ivan Gutierrez Araico

Avelino Rodríguez

Joshua Davis

Pascual Reyes

Eugenio Richer

Juan Pablo Villa

Ben Odell

Mateo Londoño

Javier Williams

Joshuah Bearman

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"Sergio" (Eugenio Derbez) is a new teacher at a primary school in a run-down Mexican town where his unorthodox teaching methods cause a bit of consternation for the head teacher "Chucho" (Daniel Haddad). There's a curriculum that they are supposed to follow and this school is the very worst in the land. To inspire better results, the teachers are offered bonuses if their pupils can improve, so imagine their chagrin when "Sergio" starts upturning tables and using the school's water reservoir to illustrate the relationship between weight and density. Not only must this teacher galvanise his hitherto indifferent students, but he has to win over his sceptical boss else he's going to end up out of a job! What now ensues is based on a true story and I think could be doing with being shown in classrooms everywhere. Not just because it clearly demonstrates the sheer power an inspirational teacher has to enable young minds, but also to remind kids in better off communities that education (with our without technology) is a thing to be valued. This man offers them a template to teach themselves; to solve problems and develop teamwork skills and to realise that their options are not quite as limited as might have seemed when they started compulsory schooling with precious little interest in any of it. It also asks questions about the rigid nature of repetitive learning and invites us to consider what is or isn't a teacher's place in a community that is historically constrained by perceptions of realism. Can any of these youngsters really aim high and deliver, or is it all pipe dreams? There's a fun dynamic between Derbez and Haddad and the storyline allows us to observe some of the more salient issues that affect these people growing up - poverty, drugs, corruption and family all playing their own decisive part in influencing how education fits into their society. Two hours just flies by, here, and there's plenty of entertainment mingled in with the more serious food for thought. Well worth two hours, I'd say.

Giovanni

The most significant revolutions often begin with one individual, eventually leading to a transformation within an entire community. "Radical," inspired by a true story, embodies this journey, enriched by scientific and philosophical insights that bring hope and inspiration to a world that feels bleak and challenging. The film draws parallels to the beloved classic "Dead Poets Society," with Sergio stepping into the role of a modern-day Prof. Keating in a remarkable classroom setting. He dares to challenge conventional teaching methods, offering an alternative approach rooted in curiosity, dialogue, and active participation. As Sergio navigates numerous obstacles, he surpasses his own expectations, though not without facing tragic consequences. This film critiques the current education system, which often produces individuals who function like machines rather than critical thinkers. True learning is a dynamic process filled with discussions, explorations, and a multitude of questions, rather than mere memorization of textbook pages. "Radical" is a source of inspiration, humor, and entertainment, illuminating the path through the darkness of a flawed society.

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Eugenio Derbez

Daniel Haddad

Jennifer Trejo

Mia Fernanda Solis

Danilo Guardiola Escobar

Gilberto Barraza

Víctor Estrada

Manuel Márquez

Christian Gonzalez

Xochiquetzal Martínez

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