Piñero
User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

Review this movie

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Anonymous
    Apr 3, 2002
    10
    Despite the heavy negative criticism, this movie as a piece of film-as-art stands apart from the rest. The multilayed visuals and constant pushing of the visual aesthetic keeps this movie going. Benjamin Bratt, I didn't think you had it in you, you gave one of the best perfomances of the year!
  2. Anna
    Jul 8, 2004
    10
    I feel that all of the negative feedback comes from people with no open mind and no love for art. Benjamin Bratt played the role to its fullest. I "felt" what he was saying. I could almost believe that somewhere in Benjamin was Pinero... Benjamin you are on my favorite actors list.. Good Job!!!
  3. OdieA.
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    I think benjamin bratt did a terrific job in this movie, it was an mind altering adventure of poetic rythms acted out with passion, when i saw ben in this movie i saw pinero, a modern genius of a man who needed his moment in history to be a little brighter in my eyes, he portrayed this artist with conviction soul authority with the leadership of a che or malcom x....one of the best movies ive ever seen.… Expand

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
40 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Michael Dequina
    40
    Bratt's fast-talking, all-attitude interpretation is showboating without soul -- which can be said of the entire movie.
    Read full review
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    Ichaso moves easily between a black-and-white past and a full-color present, maintaining a pace as buoyant and rhythmic as the beat of the infectious Latin music that accompanies the film.
    Read full review
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    40
    A well-intentioned, reverential but unenlightening portrait. It pays tribute to the artist. Yet it doesn't scrutinize him.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »