''The Angel in the Clock'' (

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: ''El ángel en el reloj'') is a 2017 Mexican

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film directed by Miguel Ángel Uriegas and written by Uriegas, Rosana Curiel, and Miguel Bonilla. It was produced by the Fotosíntesis Media Studio, the studio's first film.

Synopsis

Set in contemporary

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, the film presents Amelia as a happy and mischievous little girl. Her wish is to be able to stop time, because she has been diagnosed with

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. In the quest to reach her goal, Amelia meets Malachi, an angel who lives inside her

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. Malachi takes Amelia through the Fields of Time. Amelia is accompanied by the fairies 'Here' and 'Now.' Amelia accidentally breaks the angel clock, severely damaging her time. Amelia then seeks the help of master watchmaker Balzac the bear. Through her adventure, Amelia is deceived by Captain Manecilla and faces the terrible villain named 'No time.' Through great sacrifices, Amelia finally discovers the value of living in the present.

Cast

* Zoe Mora as Amelia *

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as Martina *

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as Alejandro, Amelia's father *

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as Ana, Amelia's mother *

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as Malaki * Mario Arvizu as Balzac

Production

Development began in 2017, with a budget of $2 million. The film was created to help children with

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Release

''The Angel in the Clock'' premiered in theaters in Mexico on May 25, 2018.

Reception

'' Proceso'' Fausto Ponce and '' 20 minutos'' Paula Arantzazu Ruiz commended on the film's positive message about the importance of living in the moment. However, Ponce noted that the script was a bit complicated, and the animation quality was not up to par with that of

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films.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Angel in the Clock, The 2018 films 2018 animated films 2018 fantasy films Mexican animated feature films Mexican fantasy adventure films 2010s Spanish-language films 2010s Mexican films Films about cancer Films about time Films about fairies and sprites Animated films set in Mexico