Tuesday, November 24, 2009
BROTHER LOVE
Today's movie is Carlos Cuaron's comedy
Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna play soccer playing brothers who are discovered in the bush and sent to the big leagues.
The story is about a lot of things. Corruption of the leagues, Mexican culture, the innocents abroad idea. But at the heart it is about the brothers and even though they end up (of course) facing each other in a championship with more at stake than the game, the strong thread through is their love for one another and how it works for them. Or doesn't.
I liked it a lot.
Both of these actors have gone far since their original work together in Y Mama Tambien with Cauron directing. It is nice to see them back together. They are the backbone of the film. I am sure that their lifelong friendship colors the depth they bring to these roles just as it did in Y Mama.
I loved the way Cauron has made a soccer film without showing much soccer except as background. The games get played but we only see bodies hurtling past the camera as the main action goes on. The crowds are all background like a greek chorus. Only the chants are taunts and obscene threats.
It is funny. It is nice to see the resolution of the conflict. I am not tipping anything. Of course it has resolution. They are brothers right?
I will give it a 3 out of Netflix5.
Oh. Rudo means rude, rough. Cursi means hick or cornball. Nicknames.
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