An odd one this. Whilst some aspects of it I loved, others I found less appealing. As a case in point, the two main characters (played, admittedly, very well by the ludicrously handsome Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna) are hilarious in parts and, yet, in others begin to grate considerably. Although this detracts a little from the overall effect, this is still highly watchable and entertaining stuff.
And that, in no small measure, is down to the excellent (and stunning Maribel Verdu). Brilliant in Pan's Labyrinth, where she shines through despite not taking top billing, Verdu exudes grace and emotion and this is very much her film and her story (confirmed by the ending). It's only when the final curtain falls that you truly realise that and come to understand how much you've invested in her story. And kudos to Alfonso Cuaron, who, I'm beginning to realise, is immensely talented, for that too. On final word on Cuaron. The direction here is excellent, with innovative and stylish use of camerawork and it is well edited. The sumptuous cinematography (by Emmanuel Lubezki) is also stunning throughout and works perfectly alongside the sultry ethos of the film. Mexico is now high on my growing list of countries I want to visit.
I can't but recommended as an invigorating, sexualised, road movie although, it must be said, it could have been a great film, rather than just a very good one, if a few flaws had been addressed. Well worth a watch.
B+
B+
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