Bella (2007) Review

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If you want to make God laugh, then tell Him your plans.

into Independent Films, a lover of quirky unique films, into movies that tell a great story, lover of being entertained

Pros

touching, great actors, compassionate and realistic

JUL

2008

If you want to make God laugh, then tell Him your plans. This line from the movie sums up the plot of the movie. The characters in this film find out how cruel the world can be when life doesn't work out as planned.

The main character has the talent, and is on his way to becoming a famous soccer star. But, all it takes is one moment to change his life forever. Years later, he faces the sorrows of his past by being available to someone else who finds her life also turned upside down.

Most of the film is spoken in English, but there are few easy to follow sub-titles as the film beautifully portrays the Latino family culture. The actors are Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez, and Ali Landry.

This movie is clean enough to be shared as a family film, but it is does deal with deep subjects and the harsh realities many people have to face in life. It is deep and wants the viewer to look at the value of life. Can a movie be both somber and a feel-good flick? Well, yeah. The Writers and Directors skillfully pulled that off. Overall, Bella is a rare and delightful gem of a movie.

* If you like this film, then I think you will also enjoy the film The Visitor starring Richard Jenkins, Hazz Sleiman and Hiam Abbas.

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CyndiA wrote on Aug 18, 2008 at 5:22PM

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In response to rulistenin's comment from Aug 18, 2008 at 12:44PM:

LOL. I miss VHS, because I could stop and find my spot easy. Those DVD chapters confuse me often.

rulistenin wrote on Aug 18, 2008 at 12:44PM

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In response to CyndiA's comment from Aug 13, 2008 at 5:44PM:

Yeah, I know what you mean... not to mention that they are pretty time consuming when you do end up watching them.

(Speaking of myself here, lol: you know you come from the vhs generation when you go to rewind your dvd after watching it... yes, I admit it... I've done that... only for a split second, now mind ya ;)

CyndiA wrote on Aug 13, 2008 at 5:44PM

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In response to rulistenin's comment from Aug 13, 2008 at 1:01PM:

I loved all the extra info on All the President's Men, so I should start watching that extra stuff. It's just hard to remember to do that when not used to it.

rulistenin wrote on Aug 13, 2008 at 1:01PM

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In response to CyndiA's comment from Aug 12, 2008 at 3:46PM:

I hear ya. When dvds 1st came out, I remember some people telling me how they loved all the outtakes, etc. For a long time I thought 'who would want to watch several hours worth of commentary'. But, once I got hooked, I actually look forward to all the extra stuff now.

CyndiA wrote on Aug 12, 2008 at 3:46PM

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In response to rulistenin's comment from Aug 11, 2008 at 7:54PM:

Tks for the note. I often skip those. Just not in the habit of them from the VHS days.

rulistenin wrote on Aug 11, 2008 at 7:54PM

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In response to CyndiA's comment from Aug 11, 2008 at 7:38PM:

Watch the commentary and outtakes. They added a lot and made the movie even more meaningful to me.

CyndiA wrote on Aug 11, 2008 at 7:38PM

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I think I'd like this one. Tks for the review.

rulistenin wrote on Aug 10, 2008 at 5:38PM

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In response to GeorgeChabot's comment from Aug 10, 2008 at 4:28PM:

You can say that again ;)

GeorgeChabot wrote on Aug 10, 2008 at 4:28PM

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God certainly does have his own view of man's plans. ;>

rulistenin wrote on Jul 9, 2008 at 10:39AM

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In response to Katrena's comment from Jul 8, 2008 at 10:54PM:

Thanks Katrena. I love finding great sleeper films. This film truly was an unexpected surprise.

Katrena wrote on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:54PM

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Sounds very interesting! Nice review.

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Key Information	Directors Alejandro Monteverde Stars Eduardo Verastegui Actors Jaime Terelli Genre Dramas Subgenre Romances • Latinos • Drama MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA) Available Formats DVD UPC 031398226659 Release Date 2007 Running Time 1hr 40min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 31minLions Gate Home EntertainmentMay 06, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)031398226659
Credits	Screenwriter Patrick Million

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