I'm Gonna Explode

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I'm Gonna Explode
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Directed byGerardo Naranjo
Screenplay byGerardo Naranjo
StarringJuan Pablo de Santiago
CinematographyTobias Datum
Edited byYibran Asuad
Release date
  • 2008 (2008)
LanguageSpanish

I'm Gonna Explode (Spanish : Voy a explotar), also known as I'm Going to Explode, is a 2008 Mexican thriller film written and directed by Gerardo Naranjo. [1] [2] [3]

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The film premiered in the Horizons section at the 65th edition of the Venice Film Festival. [4] [5]

Plot

Cast

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 71% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.00/10. [6]

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References

  1. Parkinson, David (17 December 2009). "I'm Gonna Explode". Empire . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. Halligan, Fionnuala (1 September 2008). "I'm Gonna Explode (Voy A Explotar)". Screen International . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. Gonzalez, Ed (27 September 2008). "Review: I'm Gonna Explode". Slant Magazine . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  4. Jennings, Sheri (29 July 2008). "Mueller digs deep withVenice's worldly offerings". Screen International. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  5. Bennett, Ray (2 September 2008). "I'm Gonna Explode". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  6. "I'm Going to Explode". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved 18 February 2024.