Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle (2017) User Reviews

Not documentary material but enjoyable to watch.

[deloudelouvain · 7/10 · 3 January 2021]

Even though the subject isn't really documentary material I have to admit I enjoyed watching Muchos Hijos, Un Mono Y Un Castillo (A Lot Of Kids, A Monkey And A Castle for the English title). It's basically reality-tv, normally a thing I don't like at all, but since the whole family just tells their story without really wanting to be in a documentary it feels genuine. And even though the past of the family is definitely right wing, it doesn't show in their language, some kids didn't even know about that past. The documentary is funny, mostly because of the hoarding problem and the search for vertebrae of one of the deceased family member, and because of the language and their opinion about daily things or more important life issues like death. It could also be a lesson on how to avoid going bankrupt after being rich suddenly. It's all lighthearted but funny to watch.

A little gem

[nico-gordes · 10/10 · 8 October 2018]

This is a real little gem of a film! I laughed so much in the theatre. Not only was it absolutely hilarious, but it was also moving and contained so much humanity. I loved it and just wanted to give Julita a big, big hug at the end of the film.

Superfunny

[victorianoi · 9/10 · 31 August 2018]

It's a documentary shot by the son of the main character and everything looks surreal and real at the same time. Never laughed like this on a movie theater

Amazing family portrait.

[jjsaravia · 9/10 · 27 October 2019]

This is the kind of story any good director want to achieve on their filmography. The characters are amazing, this movie describe the last century of Spain's history through the real life.

Great Family Film

[nat_alfaro · 9/10 · 4 February 2020]

Came across this documentary and enjoyed it very much. Super funny and so real from a united family. I only wished I would've seen more of what happened but otherwise it was a great film.