A vibrant 2D odyssey where fragile yolks harbor grand dreams, blending irreverent humor with a poignant quest for self-actualization amidst a world that views them as mere breakfast.
A Movie of Eggs
Una película de huevos
Director:
Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste
Cast:
Bruno Bichir, Carlos Espejel, Angélica Vale, Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste, Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Animation
Family
Comedy
Budget:
$800,000
Box Office:
$7,144,638
A Movie of Eggs - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
¡A huevo!
— Multiple characters
Context:
Used as a rallying cry throughout the film's climax.
Meaning:
A classic Mexican slang term meaning "By force" or "Heck yeah!" In the film, it serves as a recursive pun on the characters' physical forms.
Yo no quiero ser un desayuno, yo quiero ser un pollo.
— Toto
Context:
Spoken when Toto first escapes the refrigerator in the kitchen.
Meaning:
The definitive statement of self-determination over societal utility.
¡Soy el Sargento Willy de las fuerzas especiales de la cocina!
— Willy
Context:
Used during the initial escape to assert authority over Toto.
Meaning:
Highlights Willy's defense mechanism of creating an imaginary military hierarchy to cope with the fear of being eaten.