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The 2 Sides of the Bed
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Wikipedia article
'The 2 Sides of the Bed' is a 2005 Spanish musical comedy film directed by Emilio Martnez Lzaro and written by David Serrano which stars Ernesto Alterio, Guillermo Toledo, Alberto San Juan, Mara Esteve, Pilar Castro, Luca Jimnez, Secun de la Rosa, Juana Acosta and Vernica Snchez. It is a sequel to the 2002 box-office hit 'The Other Side of the Bed'.
Plot
Set three years after the events of 'The Other Side of the Bed', the male protagonists from the original film (Pedro, Rafa and Javier) have somewhat matured. Javier wants to marry Marta, Pedro wants a future with Raquel, whereas Rafa is happy with Pilar. Yet when the wedding is approaching, things take a crazy turn, as Marta becomes irresolute about the marrying prospect and makes it with Raquel in the bathroom of a restaurant.
Cast
Production
The screenplay was penned by David Serrano. The film was produced by Telespan Producciones, Estudios Picasso and Impala and it had the participation of Tele 5 and Canal+. Shooting lasted for 9 weeks and it took place in Madrid.
Release
Distributed by Buena Vista International, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 21 December 2005. The film was the highest-grossing Spanish film in the first trimester of 2006 (with 4.36 million in the aforementioned period).
Reception
Mirito Torreiro of 'Fotogramas' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars highlighting the musical adaptations by Roque Baos and (the singing) Luca Jimnez as the best things about the film.
Jonathan Holland of 'Variety' considered the film "a more enjoyable follow-up" to the first film, featuring a "more substantial script and a more mature air this time round result in a slightly darker, richer experience".
See also
* List of Spanish films of 2005
References
Category:Telecinco Cinema films
Category:2000s musical comedy films
Category:2005 comedy films
Category:Spanish musical comedy films
Category:Spanish sequel films
Category:Films shot in Madrid
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