A Better Life
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings
- Starring: Demián Bichir, José Julián
- Summary: From the director of About a Boy comes A Better Life – a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father’s love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had. (Summit Entertainment)
- Director: Chris Weitz
- Genre(s): Drama
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Positive: 22 out of 30
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Mixed: 7 out of 30
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Negative: 1 out of 30
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100The weight of Carlos' world shows on his rugged face, even with rare half-smiles. This is a masterfully understated performance that should be remembered during awards season.
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80For most of the film, Weitz, riding a fantastic performance by Demián Bichir as the landscaper in question, succeeds in showing the day-to-day struggles that exist beneath the political rhetoric and upper-case headlines.
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Jul 25, 201160An interesting exploration of class struggle which recalls classics like "Bicycle Thieves" but doesn't quite live up to them.
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30Unlike its multifaceted director, the film never stretches its boundaries.
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Positive: 9 out of 9
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10This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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