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No Manches Frida 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNacho G. Velilla
Screenplay by
  • David S. Olivas
  • Claudio Herrera
  • Sergio Adrian Sanchez
Based onFack ju Göhte
by Bora Dağtekin
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDavid Omedes
Edited byAngel Hernandez Zoido
Music byJuan Jose Javierre
Production
companies
Distributed byPantelion Films
Release date
  • 15 March 2019 (2019-03-15)
Running time
102 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • Germany
LanguageSpanish
Box office$26.4 million[2]

No Manches Frida 2: Paraíso Destruido is a 2019 comedy film directed by Nacho G. Velilla. A sequel to the 2016 film No Manches Frida, and loosely based on the German film Fack ju Göhte 2 (intentional misspelling of "Fuck you, Goethe"), it stars Omar Chaparro, Martha Higareda, Carla Adell and Mario Morán.

Despite a generally negative critical reception, the film performed well at the box office and is the third highest-grossing Mexican film with a gross of $325.4 million pesos (US$26 million).[3] It was released in the United States on 15 March 2019, through Pantelion Films, and in Mexico on 12 April 2019.

Premise

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The film follows ex-con Zequi as he tries to win back the affections of his former girlfriend Lucy from her new boyfriend.[4]

Cast

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Production

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No Manches Frida 2 was first announced in October 2016, following the box office success of the first film.[5] Principal photography took place at a beach resort in Mexico in 2018.[6]

Release

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The film was theatrically released in the United States and Canada on 15 March 2019. The first trailer was released in 8 October.[7]

Box office

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No Manches Frida 2 grossed $9.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $17.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $26.4 million.[2]

In the film's opening weekend in the United States, it made $3.9 million from 472 theaters, besting the first film's $3.7 million debut and finishing sixth. The film played best in the West and Southwest, standard for Hispanic-led features, with the West Coast accounting for 46% of business (versus 21% for a normal box office draw).[4] It was the eighth-highest opening weekend ever for a foreign-language film in the US.[8]

In Mexico, the film opened at #1 and grossed 87.2 million pesos on its opening weekend.[9]

Critical response

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 13% based on eight reviews, and an average rating of 3.8/10.[10] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.[11]

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No Manches Frida 2 is a directed by Nacho G. Velilla, serving as a to the 2016 box office hit No Manches Frida. Starring and , the film centers on ex-convict turned high school teacher Zequi, who must win back his fiancée after their wedding plans collapse, while leading their students in a competitive event to save their school. The plot unfolds as Zequi, having reformed from his criminal past to teach at Frida Kahlo High School, prepares to marry the dedicated educator Lucy. However, a drunken mishap at his bachelor party leads to the wedding's cancellation, prompting Lucy to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend Mario, a coach for a rival school team. Desperate to reconcile, Zequi rallies his quirky students for a national interschool competition at the Riviera Nayarit beach resort, where victory promises a cash prize to prevent their underfunded school from closing. The film features a returning cast from the original, with Omar Chaparro reprising his role as the bumbling yet endearing Zequi and Martha Higareda as the intelligent Lucy. Supporting roles include Aarón Díaz as the suave rival Mario, Itatí Cantoral as a school administrator, and a ensemble of young actors portraying the high school students. The screenplay was penned by David S. Olivas, Claudio Herrera, and Sergio "Venado" Sánchez. Production involved companies such as Neverending Media, , and , and it features a soundtrack song composed by Colombian artist . No Manches Frida 2 premiered in limited release in the United States on March 15, 2019, followed by a wide release in on April 12, 2019. It achieved commercial success, particularly in where it grossed $17.1 million, contributing to a worldwide total exceeding $26 million. Critically, however, the film received mixed to negative reviews, praised for its energetic performances and humor but criticized for formulaic plotting and over-the-top clichés, earning a 13% approval rating on based on eight reviews.

Synopsis

Plot summary

Zequi, a former convict now working as a teacher at High School, plans a beach vacation for the students to participate in an interschool at the "Paraíso Destruido," hoping to win back his ex-fiancée Lucy after their disaster. The trip begins chaotically as the rowdy students arrive and immediately cause mayhem, including pranks and parties that disrupt the . Meanwhile, the school's principal, Regina, deals with the escalating disorder. Desperate after Lucy begins dating her ex-boyfriend Mario, a coach from the rival St. James school, Zequi focuses on leading the team through tournament events such as dance-offs, volleyball matches, and chess competitions to save the school from closure. Tensions rise with school rivalries fueling brawls and romantic entanglements among the students, while Zequi grapples with jealousy and his own schemes to sabotage Mario. The students' involvement deepens as they navigate personal arcs, from budding romances to learning teamwork amid the comedic chaos. The climax unfolds when a major prank orchestrated by Zequi and the students backfires, threatening the tournament and the school's fate, but it ultimately fosters unity. Through collective effort in the final competition and Zequi's heartfelt confession to , the team secures victory, rescuing High from shutdown and allowing Zequi to reconcile with , restoring their relationship.

Connection to the original film

No manches Frida 2 serves as a direct sequel to the 2016 film No manches Frida, maintaining the core premise of Zequi, an ex-convict portrayed by , who continues his role as a at the underdog Frida Kahlo High School after using the position in the original to recover buried stolen money. The school remains a central element, depicted as a struggling institution with requiring motivation through unconventional teaching methods and competitions. Returning alongside Zequi is , played by , the fellow teacher with whom he developed a romance in the first film, preserving the dynamic of their relationship amid school chaos. Narratively, the sequel picks up immediately after the events of the original, where Zequi and had coupled up, by exploring the consequences of their impending , which Zequi sabotages through a drunken mishap, leading to their breakup. This continuation builds on the resolved romance from the predecessor, shifting focus to efforts intertwined with saving the from closure, echoing the first film's theme of redemption through educational triumphs. The motif of a high-stakes school tournament returns, but evolves from the classroom-based antics and sports challenges of the original into a broader adventure. Key differences distinguish the sequel's approach, expanding the scope with a resort vacation setting in Mexico's , replacing the confined high school environment of the first film and introducing subplots like a chaotic wedding ceremony absent in the predecessor. A new emerges in the form of Lucy's affluent ex-boyfriend Mario, portrayed by , who heightens romantic and competitive tensions, contrasting the original's focus on internal school rivalries without such a personal rival. While the original closely adapted the 2013 German comedy , the sequel takes a looser interpretation of its 2015 follow-up , incorporating elements like an interschool trip but altering the destination from to a beach resort and amplifying adult-oriented humor and musical sequences for higher stakes in the school's survival.

Cast

Main cast

The main cast of No manches Frida 2 is led by reprising his role as Zequi, a reformed ex-convict who has become a high school teacher at High, where he employs his comedic physicality and scheming antics to navigate personal and professional challenges while attempting to rekindle his romance. Chaparro's portrayal emphasizes Zequi's bumbling yet endearing efforts to lead his students in an interschool competition featuring events like , chess, and dance-offs at a beach resort, highlighting his central dynamic as the film's comic driving the lead romantic tension. Martha Higareda returns as Lucy, Zequi's ex-girlfriend and fellow teacher, whose character arc explores her internal conflict between her past affection for Zequi and her new relationship, contributing to the film's exploration of romantic and personal growth. Higareda's performance underscores Lucy's role as a grounded, caring educator who supports her students, adding emotional depth to the lead duo's interactions amid the comedic chaos. Aarón Díaz portrays Mario, Lucy's wealthy high school sweetheart and new boyfriend, serving as the primary antagonist who creates conflict through his rivalry with Zequi in both the tournament and personal spheres. Díaz's depiction of Mario emphasizes his polished, competitive demeanor, intensifying the film's central love triangle and contrasting Zequi's underdog energy.

Supporting cast

The supporting cast in No manches Frida 2 includes a range of actors portraying secondary characters who enhance the film's comedic subplots through rivalries, romantic entanglements, and chaotic group interactions at the school and beach resort. plays Camila, a fellow teacher at High School, whose drunken antics and flirtatious propositions contribute to the comedic chaos during the interschool tournament at the beach resort. Among the students, Carla Adell portrays Laura, a key figure in the tournament events who leads pranks and competitions against the rival St. James preppies, contributing to the humorous rival school dynamics. Mario Morán appears as Cristóbal, a student whose romantic subplot with Laura adds tension and comedic misunderstandings within the group's interactions. Fernanda Castillo takes on the role of Caro, a comedic side character involved in resort-based humor and ensemble scenes that amplify the film's party-like atmosphere. The broader student ensemble, featuring Regina Pavón as Mónica, Guillermo Dorantes as Romo, and Karen Furlong as Nayeli, drives much of the film's energy through collective participation in volleyball matches, chess battles, dance-offs, and brawls that underscore the misfit kids' rebellious spirit and aid Zequi's efforts. No notable cameos tied to the beach setting are featured beyond these resort staff and student roles.

Production

Development

Following the commercial success of the 2016 film No manches Frida, which grossed nearly $11 million in the United States, announced a on October 14, 2016. The project originated as a loose adaptation of the 2015 German comedy Fack ju Göhte 2, directed by Bora Dagtekin, incorporating elements like a school tournament to drive the comedic narrative. The screenplay was written by David S. Olivas, Claudio Herrera, and Sergio Adrian Sánchez, adapting the source material for a . Spanish filmmaker Nacho G. Velilla was selected to direct, marking his debut on a feature production after a career in Spanish cinema. Key producers included , , Martha Higareda's NeverEnding Media, and , emphasizing a bilingual appeal for Latino viewers in the U.S. and international markets. Creative decisions focused on refreshing the formula by relocating the action from a classroom to a beach resort setting, inspired by the German film's field trip premise but tailored to locales for heightened comedic chaos involving competitions and pranks. Casting retained leads as Zequi and as Lucy to maintain continuity and audience familiarity, while introducing new talent including as the rival Mario and as the scheming Camila to inject novelty into the ensemble.

Filming

Principal photography for No manches Frida 2 commenced in May 2018. The production spanned seven weeks, with filming starting in locations including and before shifting to coastal sites. Approximately 70% of the shoot occurred in , centered at the W Punta de Mita hotel to capture the film's resort setting, with the remainder filmed in and studios for interior school sequences. This location choice emphasized the vibrant beach environments essential to the story's "Paraíso Destruido" premise, utilizing natural landscapes for water-based tournament scenes and group activities. The production employed a of over 200, including local hires for extras and supporting roles, to manage ensemble coordination in chaotic comedic sequences such as pranks and the climactic routine. Practical effects were prioritized for these action-oriented moments, with highlighting the colorful resort visuals through on-location shooting to ensure authenticity. Producer and actress expressed enthusiasm for using these sites to showcase Mexico's natural beauty.

Release

Theatrical release

No manches Frida 2 was released in in the United States on March 15, 2019, distributed by in association with Lionsgate. The film opened in 472 theaters across the U.S., targeting the market with bilingual screenings in Spanish and English dubs or subtitles. It received an R rating from the MPAA for sexual content and teen drinking. In , the film was released on April 12, 2019, through Videocine, with a focus on the domestic audience before expanding to broader Latin American markets on a limited basis via and Lionsgate partnerships. Premiere events included a red carpet screening in on March 5, 2019, at , attended by cast members such as and , and a premiere on April 9, 2019, at Cinepolis Plaza Universidad. The film runs 102 minutes and was presented in standard digital projection formats, without or 3D options.

Marketing and promotion

, in partnership with Lionsgate, led the marketing efforts for No Manches Frida 2, focusing on the U.S. community and audiences to capitalize on the original film's success. The campaign kicked off with a released on September 12, 2018, followed by the first official trailer and accompanying poster on February 12, 2019, which highlighted the film's comedic beach chaos and cast chemistry, including stars and . Promotional activities included press conferences in featuring the cast, such as , and interviews with Chaparro and Higareda in cities like to generate buzz among Latino viewers. Social media played a key role, with trailers accumulating 12.6 million views on , alongside posts on platforms like under the official account @nomanchesfrida to engage fans with clips and behind-the-scenes content. The "Paraíso Destruido" was prominently featured in posters and ads, underscoring the sequel's theme of disrupted tropical paradise, with brief references to filming locations like in promotional materials.

Box office

Opening weekend

In the United States and , No manches Frida 2 debuted to $3.89 million from 472 theaters over the March 15–17, 2019, weekend, securing sixth place at the amid stiff competition from holdover hits like Captain Marvel, which earned $69.3 million in its second frame. The film's strong per-theater average of over $8,200—the highest among titles playing in more than 400 locations—was bolstered by its appeal to audiences, building on the original's success that drew similar demographics. In , where the film launched on April 12, 2019, it topped the with 87.2 million pesos (approximately $4.5 million USD) in its opening weekend, capturing one of every three tickets sold nationwide and outperforming newcomers like Shazam!. This #1 debut was fueled by the star power of leads and , alongside hype for the sequel to the 2016 hit that had grossed over 222 million pesos locally. Key drivers of the initial turnout included positive word-of-mouth from , which had opened to 63.2 million pesos in and $3.7 million in the U.S., alongside a core audience of 18- to 34-year-olds and family groups drawn to the high school comedy's relatable themes. The U.S. release began as a wide limited rollout in 472 screens targeting Hispanic-heavy markets, with subsequent weeks seeing minor adjustments to 423 theaters based on sustained early performance, while 's launch spanned a broad national circuit that capitalized on immediate momentum.

Worldwide earnings

No manches Frida 2 grossed $26.5 million worldwide, with $9.3 million in the and $17.2 million from other territories. The film's international performance was dominated by , where it earned $17.1 million (approximately 329 million pesos), making it the top earner in its home market. Limited releases in other territories, such as ($143,781), contributed minimally, with overall international earnings concentrated in and U.S. audiences. As the highest-grossing Mexican film of , it outperformed domestic competitors like Mirreyes Contra Godínez ($12.5 million) and marked a successful , surpassing the original No manches Frida's worldwide total of $23.5 million. The production was profitable, though specific budget figures were not publicly disclosed. Following a strong opening weekend that contributed significantly to its totals—particularly in Mexico with over $4.6 million—the film's earnings experienced a notable drop-off in subsequent weeks. Domestic weekly grosses declined from $3.8 million in the debut to $1.8 million the following weekend and $900,000 by the third, reflecting competition and typical post-opening fade for limited-release comedies. Cumulative earnings built steadily over seven weeks to reach the final domestic tally, aided by word-of-mouth in Hispanic communities.

Reception

Critical response

No manches Frida 2 received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances but lambasted the film's formulaic script and reliance on crude humor. On , the film holds a 13% approval rating based on 8 reviews, with an average score of 3.8/10. assigns no aggregate score due to fewer than four reviews, reflecting broad dissatisfaction. On , it scores 4.3 out of 10 from over 1,300 user ratings, though professional critiques dominate the critical discourse. Critics frequently highlighted Omar Chaparro's energetic as a standout element, with Randy Cordova of noting that Chaparro "almost manages to make the whole thing worthwhile" despite the sequel's inconsequential nature compared to the original. However, the script's overreliance on , romantic clichés, and crass jokes drew sharp rebukes; Nick Schager in Variety described it as a "hyperactive grab bag of romantic clichés and jokes," criticizing director Nacho G. Velilla for cutting "storytelling corners at every opportunity." Schager further called the film a " of commotion" filled with brawls, pranks, and hijinks that prioritize over originality, eliciting "far more eye-rolls than laughs." Common themes in the criticism included the sequel's lack of freshness relative to its predecessor, with reviewers pointing to predictable plotting and stereotypical portrayals in comedy. Sandie Angulo Chen of labeled it a "silly, predictable" high comedy unsuitable for younger audiences due to its "crass, suggestive humor," offering "some laughs" from formulaic tropes but nothing innovative. The ensemble's high-octane style appealed to fans of , yet the divergent comic elements—mixing romance, rivalry, and vulgar gags—failed to cohere, as noted by Schager in his assessment of the uneven script by David S. Olivas, Claudio Herrera, and Sergio Adrian Sánchez. Overall, the film's direction and writing were seen as prioritizing broad appeal over substance, reinforcing tropes without meaningful cultural depth.

Audience response

Audiences polled by gave No manches Frida 2 an average grade of "A" during its opening weekend, indicating strong immediate approval from theatergoers. On , the verified audience score stands at 29% based on over 100 ratings, reflecting a more divided response among online reviewers. This contrasts with the film's 13% critics' score on the same platform, highlighting a gap between professional critiques and public sentiment. Viewer feedback frequently praised the film's humor and the chemistry among the cast, particularly and Martha Higareda's performances, which many found engaging and relatable in comedic sequences. The beach resort setting was highlighted for its vibrant, escapist appeal, contributing to enjoyment among younger audiences. However, common complaints centered on the plot's predictability and reliance on crude, exaggerated jokes, which some viewers felt detracted from the story's coherence and made it less suitable for family viewing despite its targeted demographic. The film resonated strongly with Hispanic audiences in the United States and , where its themes of relationships and school rivalries tapped into cultural relatability, bolstered by its success as one of the top-grossing Mexican productions. In Latin American markets, it enjoyed broad popularity, evidenced by its international earnings of over $17 million. Post-theatrical viewership on streaming platforms further underscored sustained interest, with the film earning a 4.7 out of 5 rating from over 2,600 user reviews on , suggesting repeat viewings and home media appeal among fans of lighthearted comedies.

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