You are here:
El ratero de la vecindad 2

El ratero de la vecindad 2

1985

Director

Gilberto Martínez Solares

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Roberto y su nueva familia estan pasando por dificultades economicas por lo que decide formar otra vez su vieja banda y comienzan a tratar de organizar algunos robos que resultan mal. La esposa de Roberto y su abuelita recurren al engaño disfrazandose de monjitas para poder vender galletas y rompope, sin embargo la abuelita hace de las suyas y se meten en problemas.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.0/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film focuses strictly on a traditional nuclear family structure. There is no indication of non-heteronormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity within the narrative.

Gender Representation

Fair

Female characters exercise agency through domestic deception and trickster archetypes to survive. However, the male protagonist drives the central conflict through criminal enterprise, reinforcing conventional masculine roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film centers a Latin American cast and Mexican urban life. It provides representation of social strata that diverges from Hollywood-centric norms.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story uses religious iconography, such as disguises as nuns, for survivalist ends. This portrays a pragmatic, irreverent relationship with religious institutions rather than a systemic critique.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Strengths

  • Provides authentic representation of Mexican urban life and localized cultural settings.
  • Features female characters who demonstrate agency through cleverness and deception to support their family.

Areas for Improvement

  • Relies on traditional gender roles and conventional masculine archetypes of risk-taking.
  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative perspectives.
  • Does not explore or address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

AI Analysis

The film functions as a culturally specific domestic comedy that prioritizes situational humor over social deconstruction. While it offers representation of Mexican urban life and social strata, it relies heavily on traditional character archetypes. Narrative agency is divided along conventional lines, with men engaging in crime and women utilizing domestic deception. This reinforces existing social hierarchies rather than challenging them. The work lacks intersectional depth, focusing on economic survival through established tropes rather than exploring diverse identities or systemic institutional critiques.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.