The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    38
    Oh no, another let's-drag-a-dead-body-to-Mexico flick?
  2. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    38
    Writer Guillermo Arriaga earns most of the blame. He played similar games with narrative in the vastly better "Amores Perros" and "21 Grams," jumping back and forth in time to show relationships among subplots and characters. But "Burials" barely has one plot.

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User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
  1. AdamL.
    1
    Two hours that seem like four, consistently pedestrian writing, and a complete deficit of morality make this not only one of the worst films I have ever seen (and I've seen more than a few), but a dangerous one. The only thing saving it from a flat-out zero is the great acting by everyone involved. What a waste. Even Sam Peckenpah would be ashamed.… Full Review »
  2. Jolanta
    0
    Worst movie that I have seen. A terrible waste of good actors. My time and money too.
  3. ToddO.
    2
    I have no idea what the fuss is over this movie. The "77" rating is hilarious. THis movie was so Boring and made no sense or had any purpose.The only reason I didnt turn it off was I was think that the good rating had some great scence that I didnt want to miss...I was wrong. IF you like Ghandi's pace you will love this horrible film.… Full Review »
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