We Are the Nobles
2013 · Directed by Gary Alazraki
Original language: Spanish
- comedy
The story
Tells the "riches to rags" story of the Nobles, three upper-class twenty-somethings that appear to have no limits to their checkbooks, and no direction in their lives. Until one day, their father tries to teach them a lesson by staging a financial scandal that forces the whole family to escape to an old house in the poor side of town, and leads the "kids" to do what they haven't done before: get jobs.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy Mexico City interiors give way to cramped, sun-faded streets in this slick comedy, with polished wide shots of mansions and designer lobbies swapped for handheld close-ups of a shabby house and crowded markets. The palette shifts from cool, expensive whites and chrome to warm, dusty ochres and fluorescent-lit workplaces, and the pop-driven score keeps the mood playful and quick. Its pacing is brisk and energetic, built around rapid running jokes, sight gags and a steady stream of character-driven mishaps rather than any sustained suspense. The vibe is light, slapstick-tinged and mildly satirical, the sort of easy watch for a lazy weekend, a group night in or a comfort-watch when you want to laugh at privilege being humbled. Its three spoiled siblings slowly and comically learn humility, and the tone stays warm and affectionate throughout. Intensity is low: some crude humour and mild swearing, with no real violence, gore or sexual content, and the drama stays playful. It suits viewers who want a lighthearted, satirical comedy about class and family that is gentle and undemanding.
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