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Bella "is about a social problem that many people face and it is resolved without preaching and in a surprising way." This social problem is about an unmarried waitress who ends up pregnant and the decisions that she makes with the help of Jose, the restaurant's chef. Viewpoints reviewers recommend Bella because it "is beautiful in its example of love and sacrifice." Even though most reviewers loved the movie, a few people can't recommend Bella due to the fact that it "was very disjointed and hard to follow, and was unbelievable as far as the lead character in the film."

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Indie film with a heart

AUG

2008

Netflix lets you download and instantly watch some films, so we looked one night and found Bella. I didn't know anything about it but it turned out to be a good movie with an interesting perspective and a kind romantic heart at its center.

Bella starts a little moodily, with a shot of a creepy-looking...

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bkovacs
Annandale, VA

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Was this supposed to be a reality show???????

DEC

2007

My husband and I went to this movie on the recommendation of a fellow church member. I can see why, because in my eyes it was pro-life, which I am, but my husband is not. Whoever put this movie together must be an amateur. It was very disjointed and hard to follow, and was unbelievable as far...

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cullerpat
Strasburg, VA

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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

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... review »

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rulistenin
Wild, WY

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It was simply lovely

into movies that tell a great story, interested in cultural experiences, willing to pay for quality

NOV

2007

My husband and I went to see bella after I read the lead actor's story online. It was done with a minimal amount of time and money, but feels like quality. It was worth spending the money to see it. It probes the meaning of life, from all sides and sends you on a journey of your own past. We both came out of the theater touched by the love of a child and we appreciated our own decisions made 30 years ago.

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dnehasert
Mesa, AZ

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Touching, honest and surprising, a realistic look at life.

a movie guru

DEC

2007

The story behind the movie is almost as interesting as the film itself. It involves the star of the film and how he got into the picture. Apparently he was a soap opera and rock star in Mexico and came to the U.S. to get into American films.

This is not your typical movie fare. It has some real human interest in it and it is very honest about its characters. I don't want to give away the story line, but it is about a social problem that many people face and it is resolved without preaching and in a surprising way. It also had some great scenes with the family which is Hispanic and we get to see...

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angelfish3
Edmeston, NY

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One of the three best movies I've ever seen, but you'll cry

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NOV

2008

Bella is a wonderful, deep, pensive and profound movie. You have to be patient with it in the beginning, but as the story unfolds, it becomes a marvel. It's a story of tragedy and dealing with it, of love, and learning the true meaning of it. It's pure innocence and depth beyond measure. If it doesn't make you cry and touch you deep within your soul, then you don't have a soul. It is NOT a "chick movie", as many of my male friends have watched this movie and absolutely loved it. Some people thought it was too pro life, but I didn't view it that way. It wasn't pushy, as the decision was always... review »

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atrophee
Rock Hill, SC

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Absolutely heart wrenching and honest.

a movie buff

MAY

2008

Bella is a wonderful story showing the importance of a strong family and unconditional love. It gave an honest look into the hopelessness of unwanted pregnancy while offering solutions other than abortion.

I "for real" cried for the first time in a long time while watching a movie. It was such an awesome message of hope.

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HeidiB
Saint Clair Shores, MI

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Best movie I've seen in a long time

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NOV

2007

This is such a good story and the acting is wonderful. I didn't think that it was possible to think so highly of an actor as I do the main actor in this movie. He really is a special guy. If more people took to heart the story of this movie the world would be a better place.

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francinegerman
Somerset, WI

A simple and beautiful movie with a beautiful message.

very picky about kids films, into movies that tell a great story, like good acting~!~

DEC

2007

Finally a movie that leaves me feeling better about life when I leave the theater! If you are tired of the meaningless garbage that comes out of Hollywood, you must see this film. (In addition, the leading actor is easy on the eyes.) A simple story that revolves around an all-to-common moral dilemma in our modern world, "Bella" shows us that life is a gift that is not to be taken for granted.

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my4kidsmom
Boise, ID

Touching without being sappy

into movies that tell a great story, Love entertainment with Christian values

DEC

2007

I thought this was a great film for those looking for an alternative message to normal hollywood fare. The film celebrates the value of human life and forgiveness without resorting to simplistic answers or conventional endings. My wife was dissatisfied with the ending because it didn't wrap up all the loose ends neatly, but I found that to be more real.

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bcguy
Valrico, FL

such a totally different movie in every way. utterly inspiring

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NOV

2007

theproducers of this movie are absolutely heroic...they've rejected pop culture media trash and refuse to produce anything that does not inspire humanity. the movie Bella is completely different from anything I've ever seen and is beautiful in its example of love and sacrifice.

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Garden City, NY

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Movie Title	Bella (2007)
Format Type	Theatrical Releases
Film Genre	Drama
MPAA Rating	PG-13
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 774212000270 Release Date 2007 Running Time 1hr 31min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 31minLions Gate Home EntertainmentMay 06, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)031398226659
Credits	Screenwriter Alejandro Monteverde

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