Out of the Clear Blue Sky - Ending Explained

The film's plot concludes with Pedro Infante, in the body of Pedro Guadalupe, succeeding in his mission. He not only wins back Raquel's love through genuine change and devotion but also thwarts a kidnapping plot orchestrated by Samantha's jealous boyfriend, the man who originally put Pedro Guadalupe in a coma. In a climactic scene, Pedro Guadalupe is shot and appears to die, mirroring the tragic, real-life death of Pedro Infante.

However, this turns out to be a final test. He awakens, and it is revealed that the original soul of Pedro Guadalupe Ramos has been allowed to return to his body, now healed and with a clean slate to live a happy life with Raquel. The real Pedro Infante, having proven his redemption by sacrificing his own desires for Raquel's happiness and by fixing Pedro Guadalupe's life, is finally granted entry into heaven. The ending becomes a poignant farewell, confirming that his transformation was genuine. The hidden meaning is that true redemption isn't about getting what you want, but in selflessly ensuring the happiness of others. The death fake-out, while serving the celestial plot, has been noted by some as an unintentionally cruel joke given the real Infante's fatal plane crash.

While the film's intended message is one of redemption and the embrace of modern, respectful views on women, a significant alternative interpretation exists among critics. This view holds that the film's critique of machismo is shallow and ultimately unsuccessful. Critics have pointed out that despite its feminist-friendly premise, the movie often reverts to humor that sexualizes women and relies on the very charm it claims to be deconstructing.

From this perspective, Pedro Infante's transformation is too easy, and his charm remains a tool of manipulation, even if used for a "good" cause. The dedication "to all the women in the world" at the end is seen by some as ironic or unearned, given the film's content. This interpretation suggests that instead of being a progressive re-evaluation of a cultural icon, "Como caído del cielo" is a tonally confused film that wants to have it both ways: celebrating the romanticized macho icon while paying lip service to contemporary feminist ideals without fully committing to them.