by Hal Erickson
synopsis
This 105-minute Chilean documentary tells the viewer all there is to know about that country's Big Chamorro Circus. What plot there is involves Chamarro himself, and his various efforts to keep his show afloat. Some laughs are provided by provincial Peruvian comedian Eugenio Retes, while Malu Gatica and Rafael Frontaura handle the romantic-subplot duties. Retes also handled the script, which is perfunctory at best. El Gran Circo Chamorro was filmed to take advantage of Chilean "frozen funds" which were freed up when the country's economy was stabilized.
