Sin Nombre
(Foreign Language Film)
Rated R
(violence, language and some sexual content)
1 hour 39 minutes
Storyline:
Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father, an opportunity for her to potentially realize her dream of a life in the U.S. Moving to Mexico is the first step in a fateful journey of unexpected events.
Starring:
Paulina Gaitan
Edgar Flores II
Critics Grade:
A-
My Grade:
A-
(Foreign Language Film)
Rated R
(violence, language and some sexual content)
1 hour 39 minutes
Storyline:
Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father, an opportunity for her to potentially realize her dream of a life in the U.S. Moving to Mexico is the first step in a fateful journey of unexpected events.
Starring:
Paulina Gaitan
Edgar Flores II
Critics Grade:
A-
My Grade:
A-
I'm not in the mood to write some super lengthy review today. But I will give it my best shot to review the Spanish language film, Sin Nombre, now available on DVD. The movie opened up limited back in March and was very well received by the critics, and deservedly so. A lot of people have a hard time sitting through foreign language films, I was one of those people up until about 2 years ago. I'll be the first person to tell you that it is not that bad folks. People think they won't be able to focus on the action because they have to read the movie, well that simply isn't true. It's very easy to read the subtitles and stay up with the action on the screen. If you can't muster the strength to sit through a foreign film, you are truly missing out because they are some of the better movies out there.
Sin Nombre follows a young woman from Honduras who is traveling with her uncle and estranged father, up Mexico to reach the states. They are trying to flee Mexico with hundreds
of other immigrants to try to find a better life here in the US. We also have the story of a young man who's knee deep in a Mexican gang but clearly wants out. He gets himself into some serious trouble and has to go on the run which is where he meets the young woman and her family. The two of them, who are completely different, share this journey and each others company. There are hints of something "more" developing but they walk in much different shades of life, so it could never really be.
This is a beautifully crafted film on almost every single level. Everything from stunning cinematography to a masterfully written screenplay. There is some really great and inspiring writing here. It's the sort of tale we've kind of seen before, but told in such a different and beautiful way. At least I thought so. It was captivating and at times riveting. It pulled you in, you really root for these characters. What I also loved was how authentic the film felt. There were times when I felt I was watching a documentary about the risks and scares of immigration. We here in the states, or at least a lot of us, look down on immigrants and say ignorant things like "go back to your country" but when you see a movie like this you tend to lose that mentality. This is a scary real film. Honestly, I have a new outlook on the issue. I feel bad for people like this film depicts. The film also has some solid performances. Realistic performances I should say. They really helped bring this film to a whole new level.
This isn't a movie for everyone. It can be hard to watch at times. It does get violent, and the scary thing is, is that this stuff is happening right now today. Anyway, I highly suggest you at least try this film out. Don't let the subtitles bring you down. This is a brilliant, brilliant film that you should definitely check out! I loved this movie. It was excellent! That's what Mikey says!!
Sin Nombre follows a young woman from Honduras who is traveling with her uncle and estranged father, up Mexico to reach the states. They are trying to flee Mexico with hundreds
of other immigrants to try to find a better life here in the US. We also have the story of a young man who's knee deep in a Mexican gang but clearly wants out. He gets himself into some serious trouble and has to go on the run which is where he meets the young woman and her family. The two of them, who are completely different, share this journey and each others company. There are hints of something "more" developing but they walk in much different shades of life, so it could never really be.This is a beautifully crafted film on almost every single level. Everything from stunning cinematography to a masterfully written screenplay. There is some really great and inspiring writing here. It's the sort of tale we've kind of seen before, but told in such a different and beautiful way. At least I thought so. It was captivating and at times riveting. It pulled you in, you really root for these characters. What I also loved was how authentic the film felt. There were times when I felt I was watching a documentary about the risks and scares of immigration. We here in the states, or at least a lot of us, look down on immigrants and say ignorant things like "go back to your country" but when you see a movie like this you tend to lose that mentality. This is a scary real film. Honestly, I have a new outlook on the issue. I feel bad for people like this film depicts. The film also has some solid performances. Realistic performances I should say. They really helped bring this film to a whole new level.
This isn't a movie for everyone. It can be hard to watch at times. It does get violent, and the scary thing is, is that this stuff is happening right now today. Anyway, I highly suggest you at least try this film out. Don't let the subtitles bring you down. This is a brilliant, brilliant film that you should definitely check out! I loved this movie. It was excellent! That's what Mikey says!!
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