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81 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Devil's Miner is the story of 14 year-old Basilio Vargas and his 12 year-old brother Bernardino, as they work in the Bolivian silver mines of Cerro Rico, which date back to the sixteenth century. Through the children's eyes, we encounter the world of devout Catholic miners who sever their ties with God upon entering the mountain. It is an ancient belief that the devil, as represented by hundreds of statues constructed in the tunnels, determines that fate of all who work within the mines. (First Run Features)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Carina Chocano
    100
    15 minutes into it, you are spellbound, heartbroken and unaccountably cheered -- your faith and admiration in humanity restored.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    100
    This beautiful, terrible story is not easily forgotten.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    100
    Basilio narrates his tale with such wit and wisdom that one comes away from the film wondering how much youthful potential is slowly being choked to death deep within the bowels of the earth.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. JamesM.
    10
    I happened to see this film by accident in a late night slot on Britain's BBC channel - its stunning and tragic - I'd implore everyone out there to watch it.… Expand
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  2. KevinC.
    10
    One of the most riveting movies I've ever seen. The lives of these people were captured in a sensistive, yet mind-blowing way. The dialogue, the camera work the scenery are fantastic. If you see one movie the rest of the year make it this one . If it wasn;t true, you wouldn't believe it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RichardB.
    10
    This 14 year old is amazing. Excellent and heartbreaking movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes