One of my all time favorites.

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

The first reaction I got discovering the title was to think that it should be spiritual otherwise it would have been stupid to put "God" in there.So, when I watched the making-off, I was delighted to see that it was spiritually loaded as it deals with a good-evil fight about a soul. I thought that the story was pretty original, all the more that it's rather unusual in a European production. The writer-director was inspired, had great ideas for depicting hell and heaven and achieved to reunite a interesting cast.Motivated to watch the movie, I fall down quickly. The directing is slow, slug and nothing really happens. It takes nearly twenty minutes to get to the point of meeting the chosen one with his two angels. The spiritual incentives are rather weak as April isn't really good incarnated and Pénélope isn't very devil either. The Rocky syndrome (don't box again otherwise you die) is very peripheral and we are throw in a union fight rather! At least, I waited for the fantastic preview I saw in the making-of when Penélope lip-synches a Spanish song enthusiastically while dressing to get out. Well, the movie chose another take and it lost all the punch and sensuality that Penélope gave in the making-off.I wouldn't say that the road to Hell is paved with all those good intentions but it's definitely not as successful that I expected and it's one of the few movies I know where the making-off is actually better than the movie itself!

"Don't Tempt Me" is a very pleasant action comedy plenty of humor , surrealist dialogs , emotion , spectacular scenes and mayhem . Heaven and hell send their best agents to Earth , and they're wearing heels . Two angels are on Earth , one named Lola (Victoria Abril) from the heaven and one named Carmen (Penelope Cruz) from the hell, come to save a boxer named Many (Damian Bichir) who finds his soul to be the object of a metaphysical fight. This exciting film results to be a surrealist comedy/action/drama/thriller and displays an all Spanish star-cast. The singer played by Victoria Abril and the former mobster performed by Penelope Cruz star this dark story of redemption about heaven and hell ; both of whom have a violent confrontation to accomplish their objectives . Rightly enjoyable and fun-filled , milestone comedy which neatly combines humor , mirth , entertaining situations and amusement . The funny screenplay manages a lot of laughs from the audience and twisted elements that you never loose your attention from the film . The only flaw I can find is that some of the story lines are overwhelmingly absurd and some character arcs end up being implausible . Some situations are laugh out loud ridiculous and the story proceeds at a breakneck speed that never falls flat .Pay attention as one couple of younger actors very well played by Victoria Abril and Penelope Cruz alternate with the other pair of older players perfectly performed by Fanny Ardant and Emilio Gutierrez Caba . I liked everyone in the excellent cast, and the male and female actors , they were all very attractive . Flawless and fantastic story full of twists and turns with a duo of sensational protagonists , including an unforgettable Penelope Cruz , she parades and dances sexily at her best and more relaxed and enticing than ever . The hit of the show is undoubtedly for the fetching Penelope who gives one of the best screen acting . The support cast is top-notch as Elsa Pataky , Luis Tosar , Gael Garcia Bernal , Gemma Jones , Cristina Marcos , Elena Anaya , Bruno Bichir , Juan Echanove and many others . And cameos by Javier Bardem in the closing credits, as we learn that Penélope Cruz was changed back into a man in the afterlife , then we see the man's photo , it is Javier Bardem ; furthermore , the photo Victoria Abril puts into the album shows the mother of Manny , the woman in this photo is the actress Pilar Bardem . Atmospheric and appropriate musical score by the recently deceased Bernardo Bonezzi . Colorful and adequate cinematography by Paco Femenia . Agustin Diaz Yanes' return to top form , with an intelligent and engaging script which uses amusing situations to give us a good movie in fast pace , entertaining events , plot twists and that kept me entertained for the almost two hours of duration . Diaz Yanes is a fine craftsman , thanks to his reputation as screenwriter and the support of Victoria Abril he was able to set up his first film as director: "Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead " that became the greatest hit of Spanish cinema at its release in 1995 and the Festival San Sebastian , including best actress to Victoria Abril . Yanes subsequently directed the successful ¨Alatriste¨ and ¨Solo Quiero Caminar¨ that failed at Spanish box office .

"Don't Tempt Me" is a tale of two angels, a sweet woman from Heaven (Abril) and a dyke (Cruz) with a bad attitude from hell, who vie for the soul of a boxer. A lame comedy which goes no place and plays out like 90 minutes of purposeless busy work, this flick is a good example of well done bad ideas. Slammed by the critics for obvious reasons, "Don't Tempt Me" is one for the dumpster. (C)

The fact that this film lasted 2 weeks at the Angelika, the mecca for hipness and cool in Manhattan, says a lot about it. At the screening I attended there were about 8 people. During the film about 3 got up and left, obviously not pleased with what they were watching. It speaks volumes as to how even the sophisticated tastes of the Angelika patrons couldn't care less about it.Agustin Diaz Yaniz might be a talented director, but unfortunately, he doesn't show a thing to make a compelling film, or even a black comedy out of the thin material he has written.The central story about Victoria Abril husband's dilemma is totally absurd. Poor Victoria, she deserves better. Manny, the husband, is a jerk who is not only a loser in the ring, but he can't cut the mustard, or is a good lover. The extortion scheme is not believable at all.The rest of the cast is totally wasted. Poor Penelope Cruz-Cruise, she goes from one dud to another. That girl's career is going nowhere. Who is advising her on what roles to take? Probably a former Cruise groupie. She goes from bad to worse.A word of advice to Gael Garcia Bernal: If it's not Pedro Almodovar who calls you for a film, stay home!. You're better off than participating in this little number that is below you. Ditto to Fanny Ardant.