LOL: The Best Comedies to Watch at Hola Mexico 2024

Whether you're in the mood for witty romance, shenanigans, or satirical commentary, this year’s Hola Mexico Film Festival has got you covered with a killer lineup of comedies!

¡Hola, hola! If you’re anything like us, sometimes you just need a good laugh—a movie that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear or full-on belly laughing. Whether you’re in the mood for witty romance, shenanigans, or satirical commentary, this year’s Hola Mexico Film Festival has got you covered with a killer lineup of comedies! Let’s dive into three films guaranteed to have you rolling in your seat: Firma Aquí, Todas Menos Tú, and Buen Salvaje. Get ready for some serious LOL moments.

A Quick Note on Mexican Comedy

Mexican comedies have always been special, blending slapstick with wit, romance with satire, and throwing in a bit of chaos for good measure. From the golden age films like El bolero de Raquel, a 1957 comic drama starring Cantinflas, to the new classics like Nosotros los Nobles (2013), there’s no shortage of films that can lift your spirits and keep you laughing. This year’s lineup at Hola Mexico brings fresh voices and new takes on these beloved traditions, giving us comedies that reflect the current moment but with that uniquely Mexican twist.

Whether you’re looking for something romantic, adventurous, or simply ridiculous, these comedies have you covered. So grab your tickets, bring your friends, and get ready for some serious LOLs at Hola Mexico 2024!

Let’s take a look into this year’s selection:

Todas Menos Tú (Anyone But Her)

Now, this one is perfect for your girls’ night out! Todas Menos Tú follows a group of friends who set out to ruin their buddy’s wedding after they discover the bride-to-be isn’t who she claims to be. The film is a hilarious and heartwarming ride through friendship, loyalty, and the ridiculous lengths we’ll go to save our friends from disaster. Directed by Luis Kuri, Todas Menos Tú is the quintessential feel-good romantic comedy, with laugh-out-loud moments and a plot filled with bombastic humor and outrageous pranks.

Flashback Moment: Todas Menos Tú follows in the footsteps of classic Mexican rom-coms like Treintona, Soltera y Fantástica (featured at the festival in2016), which also focused on the ups and downs of friendships, love, and relationships. It’s the type of movie where you’ll laugh, maybe tear up, and ultimately walk away feeling lighter and ready to text your bestie.

📅 Screening:

FRIDAY, September 27, 2024 | 6:00 PM
(Closing Night Screening & Concert 🎶)

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Firma Aquí (Sign Here)

What if love was as easy as signing a contract every four years? That’s the premise behind Firma Aquí, a satirical and heartwarming comedy about Fran and Roque, two strangers brought together by an algorithm that pairs couples for fixed terms. With its sharp humor, this dramántica (drama-comedy) explores the absurdity of modern love in the age of apps and data-driven relationships. Directed by the talented Enrique Vázquez, Firma Aquí mixes lighthearted moments with thought-provoking commentary on how technology affects our most intimate connections.

Flashback Moment: Mexican comedies have been known for their clever social critiques, and Firma Aquí is no different. It’s in the vein of films like No Eres Tú, Soy Yo (2010) and La Dictadura Perfecta (2014), blending humor with social observations. Plus, with Regina Blandón (who is a comedy queen in Mexico) leading the cast, you’re in for a treat. ¡No te lo pierdas!

📅 Screenings:

SATURDAY, September 21, 2024 | 5:00 PM
THURSDAY, September 24, 2024 | 9:45 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Buen Salvaje (Good Savage)

Let’s talk about Buen Salvaje, a dark comedy that gives you an action-packed adventure with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. The story centers around a North American couple in Mexico searching for artistic inspiration, only to find themselves completely out of their depth when they encounter the wild side of the country. This film is all about biting satire, cultural commentary, and hilarity as the couple faces obstacles they never could’ve prepared for. Think: Just Married (2002), but with more chaos and a lot more tequila!

Flashback Moment: Buen Salvaje has that vibe of other great Mexican films that blend humor with societal critique—think Salvando al Soldado Pérez (2014) or El Infierno (2010). But don’t worry, it’s a little less dark and a lot more lighthearted. Plus, the action sequences and zany performances will keep you hooked from start to finish.

📅 Screenings: