If the Shoe Were on the Other Foot...

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I'm sorry you see racism in that scene, because first of all one of the 2 policeman is a latino herself. Second, the movie does not pretend to make the Immigration Police or Americans in general evil, it's just showing you the perspective of the illegal immigrants. Of course they look intimidating and mean from their perspective, theyre crushing their dream. The movie is not supposed to show you the reality (or whats right or wrong), it's showing a POINT OF VIEW. They boy surely hears that "ominus music" in his head when the policeman is searching in the car. So why not put the music to make you feel like the boy? Get it?

Also that crap about "theyre not supposed to be taking advantage of our benefits" is ridiculous. The woman is working two jobs, and is earning it's own money. In exchange some gringos have their house clean for some bucks. She may have broken the law by crossing, but I can't see how working for money is "taking advantage" of anyone.

"But, if whites were to produce a movie bashing Mexicans so clearly and utterly, it would be a monumental controversy. Can anyone else see that? "

First of all, not all of the U.S. are "whites", so the closet-racist might be someone else...

Anyhow, the majority of U.S. movies throughout history have depicted Mexicans as either poor, cholos (gangbangers), drug-traffickers or illegals, so that should answer your question...not to mention physical characteristics.

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If the mother cared so much about her kid why didn't she go back to him? For all the millions of Mexicans that sneak into our country many millions more stay home so the excuse that she needs to be here to make money is lame, at best.

Wow your arrogance and stupidity are showing. The scene in which you refer to runs about three minutes long and if anything its simply showing that the border guard is inefficiant at his job. He looks neither evil nor good as he simply leans into the car with a flashlight and then pulls back out again. Don't throw your obviously propagated opinions around unless you've actually seen something that you deem racist you idiot. Your simply using something that frightens you as a podium to spread your hate.

If you seen the movie you would have find out, the two youngsters crossing the little boy (Carlitos) are US Citizens, that are looking to get some money to pay for they education. (so breaking the law here both sides)

Second: the Officer looking thru the van didn’t look mean of like a monster, thats the view from the boy and the two people trying to smuggle him in the States, and that’s what and how they do it, if you cross the border just to visit and then came back, if they search yur vehicle I assure you, you’ll be nervous too.(They confiscate the van because of unpaid traffic tickes, another law breaking rule)

Like someone point it out, every movie made by the American Industry, portrays Mexicans, Latinos and Mexican-American’s as low lives, drug dealers, poor and all kind of stereotypes, so pay attention.

And to star a topic and throw your points of view and not returning to face the responses that say a lot of you.

I really love when people start off with "First off, I haven't seen this movie..." yet feel free to comment on it! This person must also join book clubs after reading the back cover.
Even more shameful and disgusting? She is obviously aware of her ignorance and foolishness because she won't be back to the forum to argue with "you people."
Judging any aspect of a film from its trailer is like buying a used car because you like the color.
Now, now, Saramarie (sp.)....you are obviously not familiar with the saying "better to be silent and thought of as a fool than to speak up and remove ALL doubt...."