i came into the theater with low expectations but high curiosity because of friends’ reviews. it was awesome! so much fun.

so…did you manage to properly avoid the ugly scenes in the background referencing social and economic poverty in modern-day Mexico? I’m just surprised by how many people I talk to that miss this, though I guess it’s something I think about in general. The curtain of sex, pretty people and affluent lifestyles lends itself to a juxtaposition not enough people are talking about.

There’s definitely more to this movie than violence and gore. The art direction is beautiful as is the cinematography, and there are some genuinely funny parts. Love it. It’s good to get yourself out of your comfort zone every now and then!

while the subject matter was definitely interesting, the documentary itself could have been better. i could have done without the gratuitous use of slow-motion effects and music to pull the emotional strings and add dramatic effect. but the makers did get some neat footage. just seemed like maybe the first documentary these people have made. then again, maybe i was just in an extra critical mood when i watched this…

This movie was absolutely horrible. I forced myself to watch it on a long plane ride and cringed the whole time (despite this, the ending actually did redeem it…a little). Still, very little chemistry between the two main characters, and they aren’t even very likable at all. Aside from that, Jennifer Anisten’s character just gives women a horrible name. It was embarrassing.