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Summary: Everyone should see this film
Review: This movie is truly fantastic. The story is somewhat depressing but it also leaves a feeling of hope. It's dramatic, suspenseful, funny and sad but wholly engrossing.The cinematography is wonderful. The writing, casting, acting, locations and music are all superb. Even though the film contains many 'flashback' sequences those parts are easily distinguished from the 'present'. Also, don't let the fact that it's (mostly) subtitled put you off - you probably won't realise you're reading, after a while! Altogether, a wonderful film that would be enjoyed by anyone - whether living close to Latin America or half a world away.
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Summary: a lesson in the continuing saga of american history, timely
Review: this movie not only tells a dramatic story, but it is a lesson in the continuing saga of american history in the central americas, particularly of the 1980's and the guerilla vs. government warfare which continues even as i write this reveiw. the movie provides a voice for the majority of people who continue to live, as described in the movie, in poverty and ignorance, because they are afraid to ask for anything more lest they be punished through torture and death. throughout the movie, i was trying to guess which country this was (now i know it was mexico), but it could have been el salvador, honduras, costa rica, panama, or nicaragua. this movie has a lot of heart and soul. this is not a story about yesterday, it is about today and what's been happening and what's been going on for a long time to a people who need the kind of help that means food, medicine, education and does not mean guns. i was definitely left with the message that guns are not the answer and that all human beings are precious. i hope you do too.
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Summary: Astonishing & Powerful!
Review: This movie portrays the reality and the horror of revolutionary rebels and government powers. It transports the suffering and fear of the people, through the cameras, into the viewers eyes. Medicine, education, pain, ignorance, and power are the dressing on this drama. Excellent movie!!! Stunning!!
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Summary: watch this movie
Review: this movie was great. i loved it. a lot of people have never seen it, but you should.
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Summary: Why haven't more people seen this movie?
Review: This movie was so awesome. I have no one to talk about it with because no one else I know saw it. I can not figure out why? Watch this movie, you'll be so glad you did
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Summary: A brilliant parable; possibly John Sayles' best work
Review: Those at a certain station in life will identify strongly with Dr. Fuentes, the main character in John Sayles' deeply insightful "Men with Guns." Aware that he's facing a terminal illness, Fuentes seeks to leave behind a legacy in the way in which he trains others to use their own gifts. He realizes this is the most effective way to pass on the knowledge and awareness that he's achieved during his life. That's why I'm not comfortable when other reviewers have said he's "naive." Yes, he's uninformed about his country's politics, perhaps intentionally so. But he's also the only character in the film who treats all others with respect and is able to interact with them all. And, without giving anything away, note that Fuentes succeeds. This is a deeply thoughtful, almost spiritual film, and I have great respect for John Sayles for writing, directing, and producing it.
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