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We don't often mention films from Mexico here... it is a rare event that one gets our attention. Last time I wrote about one was probably The Crime of Father Amaro with Gael García Bernal, who is apparently a very popular male star.So last night we put on Love's a Bitch. And I will jump ahead of myself by saying that I recommend that one.
The film surely covers a LOT of territory in its 153 minutes - it is a story of three separate lives that suddenly all come together.
While not a true gem by the objective world standards, it is nonetheless a very interesting study of several different characters that will keep you there curious for what's coming next.
It manages to avoid the usual trivialities and even though some situations would seem contrived, it has a particular not-to-fast flow that is undeniable and even charming.
There are several episodes that will inevitably get you onto thinking path, as they tend to suggest many things at once and leave you to finish the picture. You don't find that all that often and it is something of good value... in today's cinema.
The director Alejandro González Iñárritu hardly needs an introduction - everyone here (except me...) seems to know him by his latest work 21 Grams. Well, Amores Perros (Life's Bitch) was his first work, even though he was already mature 37 at that time.
And while the discussions here did not exactly make me want to see 21 Grams, after Amores Perros I am going to look at it.
A good and interesting film that is easy to recommend.
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I really enjoyed Amores Perros. I would also suggest The Crime of Padre Amoro about a Catholic Priest sent to Los Reyes, Mexico to help a old friend run a church, only to find that the old friend priest uses drug money from drug lords to finance the church. The new priest also has received the attentions of an attractive, underage girl. If you are easily offended by subject matter that many Catholics consider sacrilegious, then you should avoid. Received a 2002 Oscar nomination for best foreign film.
...much more than 21 Grams...certainly worth a look, but Amorres Peros is the better film IMO. I apparently thought more of Y Tu Mama Tambien than you.
Amores Perros is a mighty good film. One of those films that makes you think while watching, This is why I like movies.Y Tu Mama Tambien was another popular Mexican film that you should catch. It's really good and has the same star from Amores Perros. I think you would like that film as well, Victor.
From Brazil -- City of God is one of my favorite films of recent years. It's like Goodfellas, but in Brazil.
"HO, HO, HO!" - Santa Claus
I thought it was OK, but not great.I don't think I can make my lady watch another Goodfellas even with subtitles! :-)
I will try, though. Most likely I will end up watching it alone... such is life in fast lane!
crime film since...Los Olvidados.
City of God is a great film. Very compelling. But it is not from Mexico, but rather Brazil. The language is not spanish, but rather Portuguese, which is close to Spanish, but not the same.
If I am not mistaken he was born in Brazil, or at least has his family there.I am willing to try it, but as I said, my lady is not much into crime movies, so it might be an uphill (downstairs, really...) battle.
Is it really violent?
It is violent. It is based on a true story of the crimes and gangs on the streets in an area that is called "City of God", which apparently is a place in Brazil where they "house" the lower classes. It sort of reminded me of the camps in Nazi Germany, with the exception that the people were free to leave at will. Buy they always returned.The film depicts the life of crime, which includes selling and marketing drugs, murder, and robbery. What I really appreciated was that the filmmaker was able to cover a lot of territory, while focusing on a few charachters which allows the viewer to become involved in the story.
The "protaganist", who wrote a magazine article upon which the movie was based, grew up in the "City of God", and was friends with many of the subjects. He developed a fascination with photography, and so was allowed access to the gangs because they so wanted their photographs to be taken. He then commuted between the City of God and the real city to work for a magazine.
It would certainly be on my top ten for that year. But it is violent, and there is coarse language (though it is subtitled).
It want to be what it is not, something with some reflextion and deeph in it.
Bad, and with time even more.
I will see Bunuel films again one of theis day, I mean his Mexican period.
who has strong faith, but who had to struggle to attain it. The impact upon his life, his family I found intense. Benicio is one of the best actors around. His match, Penn, was weaker in his role but it was a difficult part: the weak part of the film. The mother's descent into her personal hell also impressed. Yes, it was a bit contrived (I won't ruin the ending for those who haven't seen it) but I don't mean to imply it was a classic film, or anything. It is, however, a very good film starring three of the best actors around today.
Actually in my not so humble opinion, I found the actresses delivering a better job as the male actors.
But this film is a failure from A to Z. And I am quite confident that it will vanished to the point of non-existence in time.
BTW how did you found " Lost in Translation " ?
Well, I'll put it on my long list, just to have a first hand impression.But see if you can get the Love's a Bitch - while still not too deep that one has enough human interest, I think. Considering, of course, that this is not De Sica.
Done. If you want and come here I can give it to you ( US version ) I will be glad to get rid of...He-he.
We will discuss the deal over a bottle of a good riesling.
Conclued!
That's sneaky!What people will do for $15!
Of punition....And THAT is 15 bucks worth....
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