Lake Tahoe

2008

1h 25m

Drama

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84%

Tomatometer

19 Reviews

63%

Audience Score

500+ Ratings

Juan (Diego Cataño) is a Mexican teen on a mission to repair his wrecked car, which was a gift from his father. Attempting to recover from a loss in his family, Juan wanders the streets of his town, encountering various characters, including martial-arts enthusiast and mechanic David (Juan Carlos Lara II) and Don Heber (Héctor Herrera), an elderly auto-shop owner. Slowly, the determined Juan gets closer to having his car fixed, but not before spending time with his eccentric new friends.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Eimbcke's Jarmusch-ian comedy is laced with something stronger.

Rated: B+

Dec 4, 2009

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Tom Keogh

Seattle Times

Fortunately, Eimbcke's laconic if fanciful storytelling strengths ring more true than his somewhat artificial and hackneyed visual style, which includes a penchant for lengthy wide-angle shots that make the world look like a feverishly alien place.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 23, 2009

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

With Lake Tahoe, Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke proves himself adept at turning a blank screen into a work of art.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 10, 2009

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Fans of Fernando Eimbcke's bittersweet-funny first feature Duck Season will love this droll follow-up featuring the insane misadventures of a tall teen...

Jun 18, 2020

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Jeffrey Overstreet

Filmwell

[Eimbcke finds] warmth, humor and grace in these ragged environments. Once we learn the cause of Juan's malaise, images we've already seen take on extraordinary significance.

Rated: B+

Jun 15, 2012

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Sarah Boslaugh

Playback:stl

[Lake Tahoe is] a small, calm movie that will take you into another world...

Rated: 7/10

Jan 16, 2010

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Fernando Eimbcke is one of my favorite directors of the 2000's. A great visualist and minimalist like Ali Kaurasmaki. If you're patient you will be rewarded. Lots of pathos and humor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Very subtle and slow paced movie. It takes place in "real" time, with anticipated time sequences. Although, time "doesn't" flow like a big budget Hollywood picture likes us to believe. This is a good example of realistic moments - Every moment, in the boy's day. The imperfect, and average scenarios tie this piece together great. Ultimately, the calm demeanor changes into turmoil that shifts the movie unexpectedly. Yet, the story holds a strong realization that beyond a surface level things aren't always what they appear to be. I gave this a 4 star review because of my own selfish reasons. I wanted "more" substances from each character. Although, I know each role had their major vulnerabilities exposed. So, maybe I am wishing for just one more day in their lives.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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wow....ummmn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch......its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie.....i think that Yemil Sefami, Juan Carlos Lara II, Daniela Valentine, Hector Herrera, Diego Catano, play good roles/parts throughout this movie......i think that the director of this drama/art house/international/comedy movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie.....its got a good soundtrack throughout this movie.....i think that this is such a really powerful drama movie 2 watch its such a brilliant movie 2 watch......its got a great cast throughout this movie......i think that this is such a really well written/acted/directed movie 2 watch i think that this is such a superb movie 2 watch it is such a really sad movie 2 watch but its such a brilliant movie 2 watch......i think that this is such a really sad movie 2 watch but its such a stunningly brilliant beautiful movie 2 watch with a great cast throughout this movie......i think that this is such a wonderful movie 2 watch its such a really well written/acted/directed movie 2 watch its got a great cast throughout this movie......i think that this is such a really powerful drama movie 2 watch its such a beautifully directed movie 2 watch it is such a wonderful movie 2 watch its such a brilliant powerful drama movie 2 watch its got a great soundtrack thorughout this movie it is such a brilliant movie 2 watch with a great cast thorughout this movie its such a really enjoyable powerful drama movie 2 watch its got a great cast thorughout this movie its such a really sad movie 2 watch but its such a brilliant movie 2 watch with a great cast throughout this movie its such a brilliant movie 2 watch.......it is a really powerful drama movie 2 watch but its such a brilliant movie 2 watch with a great cast throughout this movie.......

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

they keep losing my review of this this is the 3rd time

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful and delicate are two words to describe this small mexican masterpiece.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Original, fresca, unica.Excelente

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Fernando Eimbcke

Director

Diego Cataño

Juan

Héctor Herrera

Don Heber

Daniela Valentine

Lucia

Juan Carlos Lara II

David

Yemil Sefani

Joaquin

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Synopsis

Juan (Diego Cataño) is a Mexican teen on a mission to repair his wrecked car, which was a gift from his father. Attempting to recover from a loss in his family, Juan wanders the streets of his town, encountering various characters, including martial-arts enthusiast and mechanic David (Juan Carlos Lara II) and Don Heber (Héctor Herrera), an elderly auto-shop owner. Slowly, the determined Juan gets closer to having his car fixed, but not before spending time with his eccentric new friends.

Director: Fernando Eimbcke
Producer: Jaime Bernardo Ramos
Screenwriter: Fernando Eimbcke, Paula Markovitch
Production Co: CinePantera, Fidecine
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7K
Runtime: 1h 25m