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  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 31 m

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 irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside dow...

Directed By: Alejandro Monteverde

Written By: Patrick Million, Leo Severino, Alejandro Monteverde

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 31 m

Bella

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
47
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings
7.6
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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 irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside dow...

Directed By: Alejandro Monteverde

Written By: Patrick Million, Leo Severino, Alejandro Monteverde

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
47
28% Positive
5 Reviews
50% Mixed
9 Reviews
22% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
47
28% Positive
5 Reviews
50% Mixed
9 Reviews
22% Negative
4 Reviews

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75
A tearjerker that earns its sobs with heartfelt emotions.
By Ruthe Stein FULL REVIEW
70
May have more heart than head, but it's also just as interesting for what it leaves out of its romantic story as for what it retains.
By Jonathan Rosenbaum FULL REVIEW

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7.6
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17% Mixed
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8% Negative
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8% Negative
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50
In stories like this defiantly unsubtle, structurally clunky specimen, causes women who are considering abortion to think again, and self-selecting audiences to enjoy a light, luxurious weep.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
50
Well-acted first-feature.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
50
Mexican-born helmer Alejandro Monteverde's debut will be remembered as a curious case of a mediocre film that wows crowds.
By Robert Koehler FULL REVIEW
38
In this bilingual morality movie about love, family, and fate, however, the unpredictability turns out to be highly predictable.
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30
A Mexican movie in which the outcome is never in doubt, the scenes are endless -- sorry, we meant poetic-- and the false beard on the central character's face looks as though it could use a little extra gum.
By Desson Thomson FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Metanoia Films, Bella Production, Burnside Entertainment, Mpower Pictures, The One Media
Release Date Oct 26, 2007
Duration 1 h 31 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline One Person Can Change Your Life Forever
Website http://www.myspace.com/bellathemovie
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Awards

Heartland International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
MovieGuide Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
ALMA Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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