Bella
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Metascore
47 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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  • Starring: Eduardo Verástegui, Manny Perez, Tammy Blanchard
  • Summary: An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when a series of events unfold that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she’s unprepared for. In one irreverersible moment, their lives are turned upside down…until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience. (Metanoia Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    The movie is a little more lightweight than the usual People's Choice Award winner at Toronto, but why not? It was the best-liked film at the 2006 festival, and I can understand that.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    50
    What are you going to do when your lead actress offers a performance that's as unlikable as the woman she's portraying? Maybe it's the script (flimsy, formulaic), or filmmaker Alejandro Gomez Monteverde's conspicuous direction, but Tammy Blanchard's Nina, a waitress with a dour disposition and an unwanted pregnancy, pretty much sucks the life out of this well-meaning melodrama.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Tasha Robinson
    50
    The melodrama and cheap theatrics of the story’s off-center segments drag the whole thing down.
  4. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    38
    The film is more of an exercise in pandering and propaganda -- give your baby up for adoption, you selfish pig! -- than the heartfelt drama it aims to be.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. MexicanG.
    10
    Bella is one of a kind. A story that is not far from reality: a rushing city as NY, a real life latin family, an unwanted pregnancy... all from a positive point of view, one that all of us should adopt as a lifestyle. There is nothing irreversible, with real love anything can be overcome. A good message, great acting and an original story. Brave creators of a movie that contains a polemic theme. Definitely, a must-see!… Expand
  2. Anonymous
    10
    This movie is one of my all-time favorites. Tammy Blanchard delivered an Oscar-worthy performance as Nina, and the rest of the cast was excellent. The movie handled sensitive issues in a delicate and thought-provoking way. The characters were eminently believable and compelling, and the movie -- despite having a clear message -- steered clear of being preachy or tacky. The ending left me with tears running down my face. I want everyone to watch this movie.… Expand
  3. JayH.
    6
    Pleasant film, very nicely acted, particularly Tammy Blanchard and in a small role Ali Landry. Well written but it can be slow moving at times. Worth watching.… Expand
  4. LeslieR.
    4
    Cloyingly sentimental film. Too many dark brooding looks, pregnant (haha) pauses for effect, too saccharine by far. When it's recommended in catechism class, you can pretty much predict the plot.… Expand

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