Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

aquauver It is too much constraint to him.In addition to a cancer,his financial situation is so bad,and he has two lovely children to look after. As a matter of fact,their mom have to take care of them,and definitely have a responsibility to it. But she is not the person. She has no rights and qualifications.Nobody save his life and reverse this situation.All he can do is pray.No answer.During the time ,his disease is getting worse.It is inevitable.Everyone know,but including me ,almost spectators pray to reverse his situation.This movie have a ability to make us think like this.

Lee Eisenberg Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Biutiful" looks at a world of contradictions, and how people try to live their lives in such a world. Javier Bardem plays Uxbal, a man in Barcelona who procures illegal immigrants: Chinese people who work in a factory and Senegalese people who sell the wares. Diagnosed with prostate cancer, Uxbal's world begins to crumble.Watching the movie, I was reminded of González Iñárritu's earlier movies "Amores perros", "21 Grams" and "Babel". This combined focus on desperation, grief and globalization-induced connections with the rest of the world creates one of the most harrowing movies. Barcelona comes across as a gritty polity. The naturalistic camera-work made me feel as if I was spying on the characters. Uxbal's grim existence, his shabby apartment, his bipolar wife, and his efforts to raise his children amidst this are like a kick in the gut.I recommend the movie. Bardem puts on a stellar performance, as does the rest of the cast. González Iñárritu returned to a focus on grim topics - with naturalistic camera-work - in "Birdman" and "The Revenant". This movie is definitely worth your time, and I hope that Alejandro González Iñárritu's work has disproved the claim that Mexico only sends its worst people to the United States.

johnfp-fallon This movie is one of the finest (and most harrowing) emotional cinematic journeys I have ever experienced. The opening two scenes raise so many questions; which are answered by the juxtaposition of the final two scenes in a wonderful (and surprising) manner. The portrayal of life in its ordinariness (and the extra-ordinariness within) is a joy in its honesty, challenge, beauty and reward. There are reflections on psychological conditions, racism and even capitalism to some extent in its portrayal of a struggling life in Barcelona. There are some very, very difficult scenes to endure; but this movie is an experience worth enduring. I would truly recommend this film; though be prepared for a not-so-easy ride.

CinemaClown From the director of Amores Perros, 21 Grams & Babel, Biutiful is Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu's fourth feature film that has a poignant story, is intimately crafted & magnificently performed and yet, the film as a whole remains a largely underwhelming affair that's stuck on one level from start to finish & if it wasn't for Javier Bardem's remarkable performance, it'd have been long forgotten.Set in the underbelly of Barcelona, Biutiful tells the story of Uxbal; a deeply conflicted man who's struggling in every facet of life. Barely making enough money to take care of his two children & separated from his wife who suffers from bipolar disorder, Uxbal's life falls apart when he learns that he is diagnosed with terminal cancer which leads him to get his affairs in order before he's gone.Directed by Iñárritu, Biutiful is the least impressive effort of his film career. There are moments which exhibit excellence in bits n pieces but the manner in which its entire story is narrated is very dull. The 2.5 hours of runtime is deeply felt, supporting characters are not at all interesting & apart from Javier Bardem's emotionally devastating performance, there isn't much to like about it.On an overall scale, Biutiful explores the themes of fatherhood, guilt, love, spirituality & mortality and has a raw, evocative feel to it but its story nevertheless feels much contrived & isn't helped by its tedious direction, unrefined script, bleak ambiance, stagnant pace or dull editing. Bardem is absolutely flawless in his role but the same level of commitment is severely lacking from the rest of its cast & crew.