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There are countless movies about finding one’s biological parents and then realizing that the search is not as important as cherishing the people around you. Mamma Mia! is probably the most popular example of this trope. In Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Imran’s trip to Spain was all about meeting his actual father after the demise of his stepfather. Supernatural had a running gag where it seemed like every kid out there was trying to figure out if Dean Winchester was their dad because, well, Dean was a promiscuous fellow. Although How I Met Your Mother wasn’t exactly about searching for the mother of Ted Mosby’s children, it kind of was for the audience, because every episode of every season was about figuring out who the titular character was. The recently-released The Life List had Alex looking for her biological dad. Yeah, so it’s safe to...

Non Negotiable is a unique Netflix movie that mixes action, comedy, romance, and drama in a compelling storyline. Despite mixed reviews, Non Negotiable climbed the Netflix charts thanks to its charming cast and relatable dynamics. The success of Non Negotiable can be attributed to its approachable nature, solid storyline, and the support of a strong fan base.

The top 10 charts on Netflix can be an interesting gauge of what audiences are watching, and sometimes movies and TV series that flew under the radar or were met with initial mixed reactions manage to flourish on the popular streaming platform. International cinema, in particular, has found a welcome home on Netflix. From the recent success of the French shark/disaster flick Under Paris to the early Netflix Spanish hit The Platform, streaming gives movies otherwise overlooked a chance to shine.

Recently popping into the top 10 charts is a Spanish comedy called Non Negotiable,...

Netflix isn't just reheated Michael Fassbender thriller flops, y'know. Sometimes it's also terrible, nightmarish dating shows. I kid ... sort of. The platform that currently dominates the streaming sphere seemingly got the memo about churning out "content" to combat audience churn early, and has been serving up a bewildering array of media on a regular basis for some time, often looking to international sources for some of its most popular offerings.

For example, Italian thriller "Vanished into the Night" recently proved popular on Netflix, while British superhero series "Supacell" similarly made its mark on the streamer's top charts. These are just two recent examples, but Netflix has, to its credit, been introducing audiences to an impressive amount of international media for some time. 2023 saw Mexican drama series "Thursday's Widows" climb the most-watched charts and now the country has once again contributed to Netflix's mission to entertain us all to death with comedy thriller "Non Negotiable.

Non Negotiable features a talented cast led by Mauricio Ochmann, blending action and comedy for a thrilling Mexican film experience. Director Juan Taratuto's expertise and the award-winning supporting cast enhance the movie's ability to captivate audiences. The high-stakes plot of Non Negotiable revolves around Alan Bender, Mexico's top negotiator, balancing personal turmoil and a national crisis.

One of Netflix's top movies at the moment is Non Negotiable, a Mexican comedy thriller with a truly talented cast. The movie follows a man named Alan Bender, who is the best hostage negotiator in all of Mexico. However, his talents lead him to neglect his wife, Victoria. When the two enter couples therapy, Alan discovers that his wife has been cheating on him. Soon after, Alan is called in on an important job: the President of Mexico has been kidnapped. When Victoria and her lover are taken next, Alan must use...

Right off the bat, Non Negotiable dives into high-stakes drama with humor and heart. It stars Mauricio Ochmann as Alan Binder, Mexico’s top hostage negotiator. His skill at reading people helps keep calm in crises but causes problems at home with wife Victoria, played delightfully by Tato Alexander.

When the President is taken, Alan faces his biggest challenge yet—made more personal when Victoria ends up in danger too. Meanwhile we meet the complex kidnapper Vicente, brought to layered life by Leonardo Ortizgris. Through his eyes, we learn how one wrong turn can derail a life, though his methods raise troubling questions.

This hostage thriller pulls us in with wit, pacing its reveals expertly. We root for Alan through nail-biting negotiation scenes, also cheering for Victoria’s spirit. Their relationship feels authentic; hits and humors rang true. Deeper still, corruption themes give food for thought long after closing.

While...

“Non Negotiable” is a Mexican thriller movie starring Mauricio Ochmann, Leonardo Ortizgris and Tato Alexander.

“Non Negotiable” is a fun Mexican movie that skillfully mixes thriller with comedy, with a lot of comedy. Corrupt politicians who are kidnapped give a lot of play, especially if you take life as a joke as Juan Taratuto, the film’s director, does.

Without changing your life or offering you great truths, “Non Negotiable” entertains and, above all, it will make you smile with that Mexican sense of humor that we love.

Plot

The President is kidnapped and everything revolves around a negotiator, a compulsive liar who will have to solve a personal problem: his wife has also been kidnapped.

The kidnapper asks for money, but not for himself, but for institutions, hospitals and health centers. The kidnapper is, apparently, a vigilante who denounces the corruption of the President.

About the movie

Very funny,...

When a hostage negotiator on the brink of divorce is faced with rescuing both his abducted wife and the president of Mexico, his mediation skills may save lives … and, hopefully, his marriage. The Mexican comedy thriller Non Negotiable, starring Mauricio Ochmann, Leonardo Ortizgris, and Tato Alexander, was directed by Juan Taratuto (The Reconstruction). Based on an original idea by Alejandro De Grazia (Almost Happy), the film was written by Julieta Steinberg (Death’s Roulette), Joe Rendón (Harina), Daniel Cúparo (An Unexpected Love), and Marcelo Birmajer (Periodismo para Todos).

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Alan Bender (Ochmann), the best hostage negotiator in Mexico, is so committed to his job that he neglects his family — much to the dismay of his wife, Victoria (Alexander). The two begin couples therapy to work on their issues, but it may be too late: Bender finds out Victoria’s...

"Today we need them to give us some answers." A Netflix Original film from Mexico. Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a Mexican kidnapping thriller titled Non Negotiable, starring Mauricio Ochmann as a hostage negotiator. This film is a strange comedy thriller mash-up set for release streaming on Netflix worldwide at the end of July. Hostage negotiator Alan Binder (aka Bender) is called to rescue the president from a kidnapping, only to find himself also mediating to save his wife and marriage, too. Binder is a skillful hostage negotiator, the best in Mexico, who will face the most crucial case of his career when the President and his lover are kidnapped. And the kidnapper demands to negotiate only with him. Starring Ochmann as Binder, along with Leonardo Ortizgris, Tato Alexander, Geraldine Zinat, and Fernanda Borches. Does the humor in this work? Does the concept make this worth a watch?...

TelevisaUnivision’s streaming platform ViX is firing up six new original shows during the first quarter of the year, including a comedy feature with Spain’s The Mediapro Studio.

“From hilarious comedies to impactful reality shows and docuseries, the new ViX Originals exhibits the diversity of genres and storytelling that can only be found on ViX,” said Rodrigo Mazon, executive VP & chief content officer for ViX at TelevisaUnivision.

In a nod to its creative partners, Mazon added: “At ViX, audiences can find content for everyone, consistently maintaining a high standard of quality made by the best content creators of today.”

According to TelevisaUnivision’s 2023 4th Quarter report, the Spanish-language streaming service ended the year with more than 7 million subscribers and generated more than $700 million in revenue.

However, like most other streaming platforms facing competitive headwinds and higher costs, production budgets per episode are being trimmed at ViX, according to sources.

As interest rises in America for Mexican horror, many streaming services are streaming new Mexican horror films, including Vix+.

Vix+, the largest Spanish-language streaming service, owned by TelevisaUnivision, has released three new original Mexican horror films, for fans of Spanish-language horror. These films vary from creepy supernatural to a slow-burn family tragedy, to a zombie rollercoaster ride.

Mexzombies:

Director: Chava Cartas

Starring: Iñaki Godoy, Marcelo Barcelo, and Roberta Damián

While getting ready for a Halloween party, a zombie apocalypse explodes in a private gated community, threatening everyone inside the community. It’s up to an unlikely group of teenagers, with the unexpected help of a local Narco leader, to stop the zombies, before they break out of the gates and potentially start a global zombie apocalypse.

Mexzombies is a love letter to pop culture cinema, referencing Rambo, Guillermo del Toro, and everything in between. Combining a coming-of-age story like The Breakfast Club,...

Prime Video is bowing the trailer for season two of its first Spanish-language romcom series “Como Sobrevivir Soltero” (“How to Survive Being Single”), which debuts April 15 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Performing cameos this season are Miss Universe 2014/TV host Paulina Vega, Mexican heartthrob Vadhir Derbez (“De Viaje con los Derbez.” “El Mesero”), Faisy and Edgar Vivar.

Created by brothers Emiliano and Sebastian Zurita, the eight episode second season picks up from where season one ends with Sebastián, playing his fictional self, paying tribute to his late girlfriend Julieta by trying to produce a movie from the script he wrote while they were dating.

He and his producing partner Natalia struggle to secure funding and in the end, decide to adapt the script for the stage. Still grieving, he decides that he can’t start dating again and takes full, wild advantage of his bachelorhood.

Described as a hip millennial dramedy,...