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Entre nos (2009)
A gripping and powerful film
The film Entre Nos was a very powerful and gripping film about an immigrant family in America. The movie used well planned camera technique to dramatically tell the story of clawing to success in America. The movie inspired a cluster of emotions including sympathy, sadness, pity, and even anger. The emotions of pity and sadness were obvious responses to the family's struggle but some viewers even felt angry and disappointed with America for allowing this family to suffer. These viewers probably believe someone should have stepped in and saved this family from despair. The emotion I felt, however, was pride and appreciation for my country. I believe the creator of this film made this movie not to condemn this country but to show what is possible for people willing to work hard. American history is full of stories of hardship but out of this hardship usually comes achievement. A recent Chrysler commercial proclaimed that, "It's the hottest fires that make the hardest steel" referring to the struggle in Detroit and no words better fit this movie. Marianna faced multiple hardships and it made her work harder and eventually finds success. She did not give up or feel sorry for herself but she did work harder to pull her family out of the depths of suffering. Her family's story is the ultimate symbol of what this country stands for, which is allowing any person to work for their own happiness and success. Entre Nos is a perfect movie for someone wanting a reminder of why people risk it all to come to America.
Como agua para chocolate (1992)
a hidden gem
The film Like Water for Chocolate is an epic Mexican film filled with magical realism, Mexican tradition, good acting, and interesting plot. The movie is also filled with beautiful landscape and scenery and well put together scenes with powerful imagery. A person who has not read the book this film was based off of will miss a few of the points and some character background. However, a person who has not read the book can still enjoy this well directed and carefully produced film. The movie also contains a lot of magical realism. This point should be accepted and understood or some scenes n the movie may feel strange and awkward to a viewer. The biggest magical realism in the movie has to do with the powers that food can have on consumers. Like Water for Chocolate is a film that many people can enjoy, not just people interested in literature.
The parts of this movie that make it notable in the world film industry are good acting, displays of Mexican tradition, and the magical realism. The acting is done in a very professional way and is not overdone or corny. The actress who plays Tita was able to portray her struggle with passion and tradition with ease. The tradition of the youngest daughter staying to care for the widowed mother is a main point of the movie. This tradition shows three different outcomes through Mama Elena's three daughters. Finally, magical realism is done in a very plain yet powerful way. There are no special effects to distract the viewer and every bit of the magical realism is done in a natural and smooth way. One can appreciate the subtle way the magical realism was done. These features in the film make it a worthwhile watch to anyone willing to appreciate the combination of passion and subtlety.