Today’s pick is a wonderfully absurd movie from Mexico. Warehoused stars famous veteran actor Jose Carlos Ruiz next to a newcomer, Hoze Meléndez (they’re both pictured below).
It was difficult to write this review without giving too much of the script away, but I hope it will convince you to give this unique movie a try.
Warehoused
In Spanish.
When Sr. Lino started his warehouse job, he had to work for 11 years before being able to sit down during work hours. This is because there was one chair, and he had to wait for his more senior colleague to retire before he could have his turn.
Now, many years later, he’s about to retire. A new recruit is sent to replace him just 5 days before he leaves. Sr. Lino is disgruntled that the new kid will only have to stand for five days, but on the second day, the kid brings a chair from home and sits.
Warehoused is a comedy about these two characters with completely different personalities as they interact during the few days left in Sr. Lino’s career. The most interesting thing is perhaps how little seems to happen: the warehouse is empty, unvisited, and yet religiously maintained by Sr. Lino.
It’s such a joy to watch the two actors carry this movie. And behind the funny and simple premise, there is a lot that this movie tries to deal with: deceit and lies, the weight of modern working life, and more.
📺 On Netflix U.S. and select other countries; 🍅 rating: 100%
Alternatives you might like
Instructions not Included is another comedy from Mexico available to stream on Netflix. It’s about a playboy who has to get his act together when their former lover hands him their daughter and disappears. At $100 million in box office revenue, it’s one of the most successful Mexican movies ever made.
Roma from director Alfonso Cuarón is another stripped-down character-focused movie from Mexico. Last year, it became the first ever Mexican entry to win the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. On Netflix everywhere.
Talk on Friday,
Bilal
Thanks!!