Moon Over Parador

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This underrated film by director Paul Mazursky stars Richard Dreyfuss as an underemployed actor who is offered a great acting role, though outside of New York. Still, beggars can't be choosers and he accepts--only to discover that the part involves impersonating the dictator of Parador, a troubled Central American country on the verge of revolution. The dictator has died, but his chief adviser (Raul Julia) doesn't want that news to come out; he'd rather continue the charade that the big guy is still in charge. And to his surprise, the actor discovers that he enjoys the acting challenge, until he figures out that Julia is positioning himself to take over as the country's true strongman. Naturally, Dreyfuss also discovers that, aside from enjoying the perks of power (including the late dictator's toothsome mistress, Sonia Braga), he actually has the power to do some good--to Julia's chagrin. Dreyfuss captures the actor's insecurity, while Julia is hilarious as the wild-eyed adviser to whom torture is second nature. --Marshall Fine

Customer Reviews:

good entertainment.......2007-08-06

this movie is very funny and entertaining. Richard Dreyfus is an excellent actor and does a fine job of impersonation. Definitely worth seeing over and over.

A Fun Rainy Day Flick!.......2007-07-24

Richard Dreyfuss is comedically great as the NY actor who is 'pressed' into service to perform as the licentious, drunk, vertically challenged dictator of a small latin country after said dictator dies from over indulging in booze, particulary his concoction of choice, the 'Puna'. Raul Julia is hilarious as the government man behind the scenes, the greedy and sadisitic real ruler of Parador who runs the country into the ground with his backroom cronies. And Sonia Braga, always beautiful and seductive, as the dictator's girlfriend who is a true woman of the people, as she secretly helps Dreyfuss learn the ropes and change Parador for the better. I suggest this movie for it's laughs and to see three fine actors give fun and believable comedic performances.

Moon Over Parador.......2007-05-18

Very funny movie - lots of big names. Treat yourself you won't be disappointed.

Moon Over Parador.......2007-01-12

This is a wonderful movie, very enjoyable! Richard Dreyfus is delightful as the Dictator and the film score adds to the enjoyment.

Another great funny movie.......2006-11-25

This movie is not a sleeper, It's very funny! A impersonats thr dictator.
Sonja Braga is wonderful to help the actor play the part.

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