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List Price: $24.98 | | Label: Lionsgate
Salesrank: 46567
Released: November 20, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Set in the city of Monterrey in Mexico this comedy from director Fernando Kalife follows the fortunes of Claudio Caballero (Jaime Camil) a man determined to bring global superstars U2 to the city. The band is hugely popular in Monterrey so Caballero decides to gamble $500000 in an attempt to raise the necessary funds to stage a concert by the group. Comedic hi jinks ensue as Kalife weaves his film through some funny and inventive material.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/MAFIA UPC: 000799438121 Manufacturer No: XE4381DVD
7 Dias Reviews:
low-keyed comedy 
2009-06-19 - ***1/2
An offbeat charmer from south-of-the-border, Fernando Kalife`s "7 Dias" sets its tale of Quixotic dreamers and lowlife criminals within the context of a loopy pop culture obsession.
The obsession, in this case, is the Irish band U2, which is scheduled to perform in Mexico as part of a worldwide tour. Claudio Caballero, a fledgling concert promoter, decides he's going to find a way to lure the group to his own hometown, even if that means having to deal with some mighty shifty and unsavory characters to make that event a reality. In fact, Caballero's been given seven short days to make good on his promise of booking the band - or face the consequences at the hands of the Mexican mafia.
There's not a great deal of substance to what is essentially a high-concept, wish-fulfillment fantasy, but the sheer originality of the premise - along with the breezy, tongue-in-cheek and slightly sentimental tone of the work - goes a long way towards winning us over to the movie's side. To top it off, there are engaging performances by Eduardo Arroyuelo as Caballero, Martha Higareda as his supportive girlfriend, and Jaime Camil as a soft-hearted tough guy who views Bono as nothing less than a living saint sent to earth to intercede for all those wise enough to put their faith in him. And who would argue with that?
Very pleased 
2009-06-05 - This movie was shipped very quickly. Within days I was watching this movie. The movie it self was hilarious, and heartbreaking. And who can resist Jamie Camil?!!
*****
2009-01-13 - buena pelicula, especialmente la actuacion de jaime Camil, si te gusta la musica de U2 debes de verla.
nice U2 tribute??
2008-11-10 - Im not going to get into actor review because I honestly dont know any in this movie or have ever seen them before. But I would recommend this movie if you are a BIG U2 fan. Maybe even to those who only KNOW of them and Mr.Bono, lol. Other than that, this is a movie about aspirations, dreams, hopes, friendship, a great band, and making the impossible happen. You can say the whole story in this movie is a little far fetched; on that a concert cant be put together within 7 days. But the message was plain and clear.
About as "comedic" as Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It"...
2008-10-26 - ...and at least as talented a writer/director. Amazon's plot summary says Jaime Camil played "Claudio Caballero." That part is played by Eduardo Arroyuelo. I bought this because I thought Jaime Camil was "tan divino" in "La Fea Mas Bella," but, as in "La Fea," all of the actors offer compelling performances. Perhaps the people marketing this movie thought calling it a "comedy" with "hijinks" would make it more appealing, but the humor is dark. Very dark. And very pointed. Despite the seemingly absurd concept on which the plot turns, Kalife creates a memorable story about hope, about friendship, about transformation, and the lack thereof.
