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Did anyone like this movie?


If you saw and it and liked it let me know. For a long time I wanted to see this movie and after hearing all these terrible things about it Im thinking otherwise.

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Hey LadyIndie,
I would advice you to go see the film. It's a great film, although personally I think it is a shame that JLo was chosen to play the main character. Despite what many of her fans say, I don't think she is a good actress. She might do OK in a romantic story, but in this kind of film you need someone who has more acting experience, someone who makes you believe the story. She is a good singer, but let's just keep it to that.
Enjoy the film and let us know what you think about it!

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i liked it even if the script has some weakness, it's a bit too long and a couple of scene are unnecessary (fire scene anyone?) but other than that it was good, the acting particularly Zapata and Lopez and their is some strong scene that i really liked, one of them is the one at the end between Lopez and Martin Sheen.
6/10.

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you wrote: "I did not like the fire scene, it would have worked if they'd have explained that the residents were so deprived by the government that they have to steal electrocity to get by".

well, they actally did. the first time she came to visit Diaz (Banderas) at the newspaper, there were talk about fires in different areas due to the fact that the peple had to steal electricity.

I`m not a fan of Lopez in particular but this was a good movie. It really got to me, mostely because of the subject. Important stuff.

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I'm sorry to reply BEFORE I've seen it but in my opinion nothing could be worse than holliwood's "pseudohistorical" movies like Troy and Gladiator and many others like those. But I have every belief in this movie and will add something tomorrow.... DO NOT let all of those previous comments to disappoint you. Have a WILL to Have your own Opinion!

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Hum...it's enjoyable. The issue is serious and shocking, but the development isnt so great. I dont like Lopez character. And somethings are very stupid and not necessary. But still, it's not Bad. Not one of those you just cant miss, but it is worth wasting your time on it. Even if it's only to learn more about the movie's subject.

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i saw it and liked it.

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How are you all seeing it? Is it because you all live out of the US, where the film has not been released yet? I would like to see it for myself. I watched it being filmed here in Albuquerque. Anyone know of a way other than flying to Europe?!!!

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Having lived close to the border,Oceanside,San Diego County,CA.and visited Mexico I do not have one kind word for the Mexican authorities. After being pulled over for perhaps driving 5kms over the limit, the Tijuana Police accepted Danish Travellers Cheques after a call to the local Police Station. Bordertown watching it in Denmark brings back only bad memories. This is a great film and I believe the plot is close to the truth. The Coyotes that drive these poor Mexicans to the middle of the American Deserts and abandon them in well over 100 degrees heat are completely heartlesss. A great film and of course Jennifer, her best film up to now. Released in Denmark on DVD 21 August 2007.

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Just saw this film and liked it a lot. Very engaging, and I honestly wasn't expecting to like it. I found the little Indian girl convincing in her determination, and Jennifer Lopez adds a deep human touch that moved the story past "bang-you-over-the-head-with-our-message" storytelling. You really get into the characters and not just the message.

The undertone is of course scary and depressing, and really is not going to help Mexico's tourism numbers. I think the depressing tone is what's going to make it hard to like for many. There really is no happy ending to this type of situation...

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Just saw it and to me the movie was well worth a 9/10. All characters were played well and the story behind them worth spreading beyond the cushioned seats in a theater.

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I have seen it just 20 minutes ago, and it is pretty damn good!!!
Even J.Lo, who usually does not range amongst my favoritas was great.

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i liked it,still of course it gets a negative review,it shows the true side of our dear lovedcorrupt goverments,oh im english and i know my goverment is corrupt has been since the dawn of time.

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