Amores Perros (Love's A Bitch) (Subtitled) (DVD)

...that I should mention about Amores Perros for those who have not heard of it. The first is that it is subtitled, as it is a Mexican film and thus filmed in Spanish so for those unwilling to consider watching a foreign film read no further. The second is that the translation of Amores Perros is Love’s a Bitch, which proves a very apt title. The third is that it has received numerous comparisons to Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and deservedly ...
...great cinematic experience. Amores Perros is simply an unmissable film; it is, as Empire magazine claims, ‘the film that Pulp Fiction might have been if Quentin Tarantino were as interested in people as movies’. It is two and a half hours of utterly compelling viewing, there is considerable violence both canine and human but it is not used gratuitously, the stories are thought provoking and realistic and the acting and direction is top ...

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...the film. Essentially, Amores Perros (Love's a Bitch) is three intertwined stories set in Mexico City. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles, although much of the films impact is visual. The stories are weaved in and out of one another although one story tends to have the prime focus at any one time, until it reaches its climax and ends. The story of which most of the film is occupied with, is that of Octavio, who is in love with his brothers ...
...Taxi Driver or American Beauty, Amores Perros is a very atmospheric piece of film, where the sounds, sights and action combine to make something memorable and impressive. The blood and gore is a little disturbing but this is a film about life and death, so grit yout teeth and watch it without hiding behind a pillow. Although there are several twists in this film, I managed to follow it and I am not too proud to say I can be a little slow when it ...

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...there's no spoilers here!!! Amores Perros is a Mexican film with Subtitles in English. The language spoken in the film is Spanish (cool way to learn lots of swear words if you're off on your hols soon!!) This movie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. It should have won. The actors and actresses are all 'unknowns' but all act with amazing realism. The stories within this film all have a link with dogs and love in one way or another ...
...have all explained to them. Amores Perros is a long film - around three hours and does require concentration at times in order to keep up with all that is going on. If you tend to miss details you may end up being confused over what is happening! It is also not the usual kind of action film that one would expect. It has caused some controversy (again amongst bloomin' film buffs!) for the violence contained within it. Violent though it is, the scenes ...

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In preparations for my trip to Cental America this May, I have decided to watch as many spanish films as possible. Despite learning spanish for nearly a year, it's taking me some time to sit down and watch one. It's not that I think they are hard work - far from it, but because I want to see how much of the film I understand without reading the subtitles, I need to be in the right frame of mind. And what better frame of mind than trying to block ...
...spirit! ;0) Right! Enough about me, lets get on with the film.... The film starts with a bang - lots of shouting and swearing, and when I first saw the two characters responsible for the ruckus, I thougyht I had put Reservoir Dogs in the video instead, with all the blood over the back seat of the car. For Mr Orange read Cofi the dog! I was literally on the edge of my seat from the minute the film starts, feeling empathy for the two young men (Gael ...

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Amores perros ------------- Defintely one of the best movies I've ever seen. One that really touches you. I went to see it with my girlfriend. She used to dislike "alternative" movies. But when the names appeared at the end of the movie (150min!) she spontanuously said and with a sad voice: "Oh... it isn't over, is it?" :( What is the movie about? It 's about three people and their dogs in Mexico city. Their lives cross eachother in a car accident. ...
...tracks: Nacha pop - Lucha de gigantes ; Control machete - Amores perros (opening track). Now go watch this. You'll never spend a penny anymore to watch an Hollywood-movie! I'm not planning to give a lot of 5 stars to movies, but this one deserves 6! :) ...

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When my film studies teacher announced that we were about to watch one of her favourite movies of all time, I was intially uneasy as she favours obscure, national films. Whereas I tend to favour a good old cheesy hollywood storyline. The thought of it being made in Mexico and the fact that it had subtitles had me dozing of before the opening credits. However, when it started I sat up and took notice as I was about to experience a wild ride through ...
...The story is set out in New Mexico and we are introduced to each group separately. The opening car chase sequence is one to be marvelled at, as we are hit with instant high paced action in an adreline packed scene. The swirling colours, blood and frantic shouting confused me at first but at the same time kept me enthralled thoughout the first scene and left me wanting to know more. In turn we are introuduced to three sets of people all with their ...

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...The film's story is: AMORES PERROS begins when three cars collide in a terrible accident on a rainy night in Mexico City. From there, both the the consequences of the crash and the lives of the passengers in each car become the subjects of the film.According to González Iñárritu, love is life, and love is betrayal, anxiety, death, sin, selfishness, and pain. Cast: Director:Alejandro González Iñárri Star:Humberto Busto ,Gerardo Campbell ,Rosa Maria ...

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Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's explosive film was perhaps unfairly compared to Pulp Fiction on initial release - the film does follow the non-linear structure, and edge of into three separate stories. However this film is a more serious, despairing tale as it looks into a number of complex relationships. The centre of this tale is a violent car crash that effects various people's lives. Each tale has a measure of hope, loss and redemption that is ...
...cast are all exceptional, but of course Gael Garcia Bernal is a standout in one of his finest roles as the young Octavio who foolishly doesn't think with his head when he falls for his sister-in-law. Inarritu films in a kinetic, flashy style and the violent scenes are particularly effective. Those dog fights may very well put a few people off. A raw, powerful drama. ...

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Amores Perros as I translate it means For the Love of Dogs This is a misleading title I would simply like to advise viewers in this opinion... In a raw movie, this film portrays a group of gangs who make money out of dog fights - training wild street-dogs to fight rivals to the death. The most disturbing part to this film for me was not seeing the well-known message: "No dogs were hurt or harmed in the making of this movie." If you want to ...
...America training dogs for fights plus a side-story about romantic liaisons between cousins, then this is entertaining. Having said this, despite the artistic approach to this movie...it made me quite queezy and disturbed. The only downside for those who don't know Spanish is that you tend to miss a lot by reading the subtitles. I would only recommend this movie on cinematography. ...

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Amores perros: dog loves Amor es perros: love is dogs It is about dogs, it is about love, but for a Mexican the title really tells them how love is hard, how love is mean, and how love is cruel. Not having seen a good Mexican movie in a long time Amores perros really amazed me. I never expected such a good film, not only in the story, but also in the filming and in the acting, it makes you proud as a Mexican to see such a good combination. But ...
...a country that is suffering, a city where so many stories take place so close to each other. A country that has many worlds and how each one of them has its own problems that seem as big and as important to its owners. So yes it is a story about love, about the animal nature of love that lives upon us. Love between father and daughter, love between lovers, love between old and young, love in its essence, as cruel and as wonderful as it can be. ...

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This is a long way from being a Hollywood "guns solve all problems" action movie although there are are enough similarities to keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a brilliantly structured set of interlocking fables which in a very short space of time and at breathless speed take you through a set of moral questions and human dillemas. The tone moves from comic to violent to tragic the action from rapid cut dog fights to the talking head of ...

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