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  • 2007
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  • 2007
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Summary Based on true events, Bordertown is the story of one woman's passionate struggle for justice in a town gripped by fear. American journalist Lauren arrives in Mexico determined to find the truth about hundreds of local murders. Nothing is what it seems as she uncovers some shocking truths and puts her own life in danger. (Capitol Films)

Directed By: Gregory Nava

Written By: Gregory Nava

  • 2007
  • R
  • THINKFilm
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2007
  • R
  • THINKFilm
  • 1 h 52 m

Bordertown

Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 113 User Ratings
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Summary Based on true events, Bordertown is the story of one woman's passionate struggle for justice in a town gripped by fear. American journalist Lauren arrives in Mexico determined to find the truth about hundreds of local murders. Nothing is what it seems as she uncovers some shocking truths and puts her own life in danger. (Capitol Films)

Directed By: Gregory Nava

Written By: Gregory Nava

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Bordertown straddles two realms: the worthy and the kitsch. The flimsy conspiracy theories floated here, coupled with pic's trite thriller plotting, risk trivializing the atrocities while it obfuscates their causes.
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6% Mixed
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Hugoema
Sep 9, 2019
Basada en hechos reales, con las increíbles actuaciones de dos grandes latinos, Jennifer Lopez y Antonio Banderas y la historia realmente conmovedora.
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Panos86
May 2, 2014
How this film got past the critics is beyond me! Just by bringing attention to such an important and serious issue makes it one of the most interesting films i've seen! I had no idea about it and even though it has some shortcomings on script and direction i think it did a great job on suspense and characters! Lopez is amazing in it as well as Maya Zapata! Great film!
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The3AcademySins
Feb 24, 2020
I hated this movie. It's overly long, overly melodramatic, overly flashy, and overstays its welcome. It's also surprisingly lazy. It's a chore to watch, but I did appreciate the themes the script presented. There are many films out there that tell the story of NAFTA-influenced corruption out there than this one.
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vinidornellas
May 29, 2023
JLo is an arrogant and deplorable woman who doesn't know what quality and talent is. His works are hideous and dark.
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Production Company Möbius Entertainment, El Norte Productions, Nuyorican Productions, Mosaic
Release Date Sep 28, 2007
Duration 1 h 52 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Lies. Corruption. Murder. One reporter will break the silence.
Website http://www.bordertownmovie.com/
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Awards

Berlin International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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