GamerTab That was an excellent one.

PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Aspen Orson There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

Lily Schneider This was a very complicated film to watch because there were many things occurring at the same time. It was very puzzling, and there were many ideas needed to be put together in order to understand the story. Although the film was complicated, it was also very fast-paced and exciting. There were many parts in the movie that really captivated me into the story -- I almost felt like I was there. For instance, when Costa was asked by Belen's mother to accompany her while finding Belen to save her, Costa debated on whether to go or not. This scene made my classmates and me to become very nervous. Finally Costa decided to go, and I was a little relieved. It is truly amazing how good movies can make the viewers feel like they're really there. It is a depressing view to see how these Bolivian people were risking their lives just to provide their children with clean water. Clean water is something most of us in the U.S. take for granted, but for them, it is everything. Money was bribed, people rioted, and people risked a lot in attempt to get clean water. This aspect of the film empowered me to think more about this topic and hopefully get involved in the future.

Pablo One thing I thought was pretty cool about this movie was that it was a film about shooting a film. I also like the parallel structure of the story of the film that's being filmed and the film itself. The film that's being filmed is about Christopher Columbus and his expeditions in the New World. The film itself sort of has a similar take with the fact that the film crew is Spanish and they are coming into a foreign country and completely ignore the current life if those who are already there. I also liked the evolution of Costa, one of the lead producers/directors. In the beginning, he starts off as a very negative and ignorant character towards the Bolivians and their water crisis, and just wants to film the movie. In the end of the movie, he shifts to a more compassionate character that decides that the safety of those in the riots and the wellbeing of the crew is far more important than the movie he is filming. On the other hand, his partner, Sebastian, shifts from what Costa becomes to what Costa was. In the end, all he cares about is the finishing of the movie, what scenes they have, the money they're going to make, etc.

olrovin When I first started watching this film, I had no idea what to expect; however, as soon as the first few scenes ended, I already knew that I liked it. As the crew filmed the movie about the arrival of Columbus and his treatment of the natives, the parallels between that ancient oppression and the current oppression of the Bolivian natives by the government became strikingly clear. I thought it was such clever, creative way to really show the extent of the current oppression. While many people may think that the way that the Spanish treated the natives doesn't happen anymore, this film showed that it still happens. Another important aspect of this film was the character development that occurred throughout. In the beginning, Costa, the producer/crew manager, and Sébastien, the director, have differing views on the film. Costa just wants to make the film and seems to care more about it than the problems of the natives while Sébastien expresses more concern over the natives and doesn't worry about the film as much. As the movie continues and things get more complicated with Daniel, a feisty native with an important part in the film within the film, Costa finds himself caring more about the troubles of the natives, specifically Daniel's daughter, Bélen. At the same time, Sébastien is willing to put his crew in serious risk to finish the film and insists on continuing until the very last moment when the crew decides to head home. Overall, I really loved this film and all that it stood for. I would give it 5/5 stars.

thomaspfanne Makes people understand Indian culture, how capitalism works, shows art and real life, what politics is about. There is much here to savor, including scenes reminiscent of the best of Werner Herzog and Costa-Gavras, Dennis Hopper's The Last Movie, and Jorge Sanjines' Yawar Maliku (Blood of the Condor). Three beautiful male actors fight for hearts and minds. Gael Garcia Bernal gets a run for his money from his co-stars, especially newcomer Aduviri as the pint-sized water activist. There is a late scene where Costa tries to get Sebastian over a depression that's left him temporarily bedridden. No, they don't go there, but one can fantasize – it's the ultimate reason we keep going to the movies.