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76
Viewer score based on 34 votes.

Critic Score

77
Critics' score based on 22 reviews.
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I really liked this movie. Considering the context of the movie the violence seems plausible. What really impressed me about this movie was the... s and bravery of the character Sayra... (very believably played by Paulina Gaitan) - what a women :^) Full Review

May 26,2009
shincali

A Magnificent tale of cultural and societal ideologies clashing in what becomes a heartbreaking tragedy. Personally, it was an all too true spotlight... on what real religion should look like but unsurprisingly used by the "wrong" people for the "wrong" reasons. The story is not one of striking and supenseful surprizes as much of the story is predictable, but the main characters hold you in their search for meaning, belonging, and love. I would gladly see it again and will undoubtedly recommend it to any movie lover. Full Review

May 03,2009
Godswordsheal87

EXCELLENT! Held my interest from beginning to end! A 5 star performance!

May 03,2009
RedBaronNSnoopy2

The only movie I have ever walked out on. Gratuitous violence masquerading as drama. Truly so gruesome that we were unable to stay and see the end... of this film. Full Review

April 20,2009
CArevant

Outstanding chronicle of harrowing journey young people from Latin America are willing to endure for the hope of reaching the promise of new future... in America. Full Review

April 18,2009
Jfhartwell7
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Critic Reviews

An elegant, heartbreaking fable, equal parts Shakespearean tragedy, neo-Western and mob movie but without the pretension of those genres.Full Review

Washington Post

An elegant, heartbreaking fable, equal parts Shakespearean tragedy, neo-Western and mob movie but without the pretension of those genres.Full Review

Dan Zak
Washington Post

It contains risk, violence, a little romance, even fleeting moments of humor, but most of all, it sees what danger and heartbreak are involved. It is riveting from start to finish.Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

That this is Fukunaga's first film is astonishing, given its sharp script, technical proficiency and suspenseful pacing. The ensemble cast is top-notch.Full Review

Claudia Puig
USA Today

Mr. Fukanaga's purpose is to evoke the immigrants' experience, which he does with such eloquence and power as to inspire awe.Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
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