The Fluffy Movie
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Manny Rodriguez (director) |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
| Products | Stand-up comedy film |
| Parent | Open Road Films |
The Fluffy Movie is a 2014 American stand-up comedy feature directed by Manny Rodriguez, showcasing the talents of Gabriel Iglesias. Distributed by Open Road Films, it premiered in theaters on July 25, 2014. The footage was captured during two live performances held at the SAP Center in San Jose, California on February 28 and March 1, 2014.
Cast
The movie centers on Iglesias’ live stand-up performance, complemented by introductory segments illustrating his childhood and the story of his parents' meeting. A key moment features an 11-year-old version of Iglesias (portrayed by Julio César Chávez Jr.) obtaining permission to watch the R-rated comedy Raw, which served as a catalyst for his comedic aspirations.
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Jacqueline Obradors as Esther P. Mendez
- Jeremy Ray Valdez portraying Jesús Iglesias
- Julio César Chávez Jr. as Young Gabe
- Gina Brillon in the role of Carmen
- Ron White appearing as Doctor
- Ray William Johnson cast as Nurse
- Tommy Chong playing Video Store Clerk
- Eddie "Piolín" Sotelo featured as Emcee
Additionally, DJ Chuy Gomez and Martin Moreno, longtime collaborators with Iglesias, make appearances as themselves early in the film.
Production
The project was announced on February 13, 2014, initially targeting a July 11 release date. However, the premiere was subsequently rescheduled to July 25 under the banner of distributor Open Road Films. Filming occurred during two live shows in San Jose, California.
Release
The film debuted on July 25, 2014, with a limited theatrical run across 432 venues throughout the United States.
Critical response
The Fluffy Movie garnered mixed critiques. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 57% approval rating with an average score of 5.4/10 from 14 reviews. Metacritic assigned it a score of 56 out of 100 based on 11 critiques, reflecting "mixed or average reviews."
Frank Scheck from The Hollywood Reporter commended Iglesias for presenting "a solid set of often highly personal material that’s consistently amusing," emphasizing his dynamic use of accents and sound effects. Conversely, Kyle Anderson at Entertainment Weekly gave it a grade of C, remarking that Iglesias "lacks the ability to really wrap his arms around his own personal narrative." Mark Jenkins of The Washington Post rated it two-and-a-half stars, observing that although the film is "not much of a movie," it successfully balances humor with heartfelt moments.
Box office
During its opening weekend in North America, the film ranked seventeenth at the box office, generating $1,311,446 in revenue.