Film Review – Chupa

As a creature of folklore, the Chupacabra is a mysterious beast, meant to inspire fear with its history as a vampiric animal looking to suck blood out of its victims. Director Jonas Cuaron (“Desierto”) tries to rehabilitate the reputation of the Chupacabra with “Chupa,” which seeks to create an “E.T.”-like connection between a boy and a furry baby he learns to befriend, making for a spirited family film adventure. Cuaron endeavors to make something approachable for all ages with the picture, which doesn’t wow with its emotional magic, but gets far enough on charm, elements of Mexican culture, and the innate warmth of a story that involves kids trying to protect a cute critter from harm. “Chupa” is a pleasant feature, with Cuaron offering an easygoing journey of family and honor, buttering up the viewing experience with some nostalgic looks at the way the world once was. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com