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I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Excellent! And it is better if you see it in Spanish...it is more real, and the jokes, etc, are more realistic and understanding. One of my favorite movies on the whole movies I have seen AWeSoMe.I like all the movies Juan Jose Ballesta was in, he is a good actor. Estopa, the band that goes in the end and starts to sing, is a really well-known band in Spain. They rock!And the dream of this poor guys was to met them..so hehe...it was so nice to see, and so good. I love Spanish movies...:P And that has nothing to do that I am Spanish. It's just that I think it is better than ANY American movie.It's a drama, yet first love, problems of teenage years. So greatly great.

This is an excellent movie. It has a fine balance between humor and drama, portraying the main characters as normal teenage boys- who also happen to suffer from cancer. Don't let this stop you from watching it, though! The subject is very tactfully dealt with and it is all quite funny, and at times it can also touch your heart. My favorite scene, for example, is a sweet conversation between Miguel Angel and a boy. The little boy asks if a shark ate Miguel Angel's leg, and then recomends him to eat spinach, saying that this will make his leg grow. This little boy may be three or four years old but he got the part down perfect. So I definitely recommend it to anyone who is skeptical about watching it because it is in Spanish. There are subtitles in English- not capturing the essence of the movie as well as could be, but passable. It contains great scenes and very great actors (like hot Juan José Ballesta). It is one of my favorite movies of all times.

Planta 4aA Review by Ollie.Planta 4a is a truly remarkable film. A coming of age drama, dealing with first love, basketball, the usual childhood mischief, and above all, friendship. Basically a comedy, this will definitely bring laughter, and maybe a few tears along the way… I can't recall seeing a coming of age drama with such a refreshing honesty suffused with sadness and humour since 'Stand By Me'. Oh, and by the way… it just happens to be set in the cancer ward of a hospital.One could be forgiven at this point for thinking that this sets the scene as thoroughly depressing. It is anything but! The young lads suffer from cancer, and while that is never forgotten, nor overlooked, it never dominates the film, choosing to remain almost in the background. Director Antonio Mercero has managed to take a difficult subject, and bring true unflinching humour into the story, whilst never making light of the gravity of the illness the boys suffer from.Made all the more remarkable by the fact that it is based on a true story, that of Albert Espinosa, a long time sufferer, and survivor of cancer, it is little surprise to note that the film has already won numerous awards, and much critical acclaim. Lead actor Juan José Ballesta, himself a Goya award winner for his astonishing performance in 'El Bola' turns in a stunning performance, although the same is true of the rest of the young, and mostly hitherto unheard of, cast.Originally a theatrical piece, 'Los Pelones', or 'The Baldies', this adapts very well to the big and indeed small screen. 'The Baldies' is the name affectionately given to the young patients, by the hospital staff, for obvious reasons, and drawing from his own experiences, Espinosa conveys beautifully, the emotions and trials of growing up with cancer, and indeed just plain growing up. The film treats the individuals as exactly that; a group of young lads, finding their way in the world, their places in the social pecking order, and dealing with all the normal things teenage boys deal with. Never once are they treated as 'victims', and rightly so. They are ordinary teenagers, from different backgrounds, dealing with different emotions and problems, whilst all sharing one common factor, which never once overtakes the coming of age theme the film so eloquently portrays.It is directed with such simplicity and refreshing honesty, that Mercero has created a true masterpiece. Given the choice of subject matter, and the fact that this is, in essence, a comedy, a film like this is a very delicate balancing act. It would be all too easy for the balance of the film to sway at any point, and yet it never does. It walks a fine line between drama and comedy, never once faltering, and it is to be respected for that.Planta 4a contains several scenes which maybe unsuitable for younger viewers, however they are all in keeping with the overall tone of the film. There is nothing gratuitous or unnecessary; the strong language is appropriate given the age of the boys – teenage boys swear; it's just another part of the rich tapestry of their lives.This film is an absolute joy to watch – it will make you cry with laughter, and in places, will probably just make you cry. There is sadness, naturally. It would be unrealistic if there was none, and yet again, it never overwhelms the film.If you get the opportunity to see this, either at the cinema, or on DVD (which takes some finding, but it does exist), please, please do yourself a favour, and see it. Savour it – films like this are rare, but like any precious gem, finding them gives remarkable rewards. There are few films with cancer infused into the storyline, and even fewer that leave you with a warm and fuzzy feel-good factor. This film is one of those rare exceptions, which dares to take on a tough subject, and use it almost as a secondary theme. I dislike 'scoring' peoples work, but in this rare instance I am happy to make an exception – this garners a very well earned 10 out of 10!Reviewed by Ollie 6th December 2004.

--- MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD ----I saw this movie when it was shown at the Malaga Film Festival last spring, as a friend of mine recommended it to me. I have to admit that probably I wouldn't have gone to see it without his advice, as I hadn't heard anything about the film before its premiere. But now I'm so glad I saw it!The film tells the story of a group of boys staying at hospital, as they suffer from cancer. Reading this sentence could probably stop you from seeing the movie... but the surprise is that the film is a COMEDY. Yes, you've read well. The story is told with a lot of humor, but obviously with dramatic climaxes as it doesn't leave aside the cruelty of the illness. That's why director Antonio Mercero has done a wonderful job, with an exact balance of humor and drama. This film will make you laugh as well as it'll probably make you cry.One of the fundamental things about the script is that it's based on co-writer Albert Espinosa's real-life experiences, as he suffered from cancer for many years when he was a child. So who could explain what these boys felt better than him? Whith this idea, he wrote a successful theatre play called "Los pelones" (in English "The bald guys", the familiar way these boys where called by the hospital crew, as they loose their hair because of chimiotherapy), that later became the base of the film Planta 4ª.The acting is very good as well. Lead young actor Juan José Ballesta is well known in Spain for taking part in some Spanish good movies, and I think the youngest actor to win the Goya (Spanish Oscars) for Best Beginner Actor in his very first movie "El Bola". The rest of the boys are unknown actors to the audience, but perform a superb acting as well. I have the feeling that it'll win some Goyas next year, as it already won 2 prizes at Montréal World Film Festival last September (Best Director and People's Choice Award) and received a special mention at Malaga Film Festival.I would give a 10 to this film, but I think that including the performance of famous Spanish singers "Estopa" was not a good ending in any way. I could even say that it nearly wrecks the film's overall good feeling. But putting this aside, let's score an 8,5 out of 10.Anyway I strongly recommend you to go and see this movie. I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing it again, as the theatrical release will be next October, 24th in Spain.