Captain Pantoja and the Special Services
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51 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

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  • Starring: Angie Cepeda, Salvador del Solar
  • Summary: An army captain is commissioned to establish a prostitution service to placate the needs of soldiers posted in the Amazon.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    70
    While Pantaleón does have its scorching erotic moments and skewers establishment hypocrisy toward prostitution, it lacks the originality and complexity of "Y Tu Mamá."
  2. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    70
    This may not seem to be the stuff of comedy, but a comedy it is, and a compelling one too, laden with hot sex and standout performances.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    A military satire in the tradition of M*A*S*H and Catch-22, based on Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa's 1973 book.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Nick Rutigliano
    30
    Sadly, most of Lombardi's movie is too doggedly mediocre to cut loose, overheated (and quite lovely) cinematography notwithstanding.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. Charlie
    10
    Fantastic movie!!! Very well done and sensual. No movie will be liked by all, but i liked this one.

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