Paraiso Travel (2007)

Calificación de los usuarios:

7.7/10   

Director:

Simon Brand

Escritores:

Jorge Franco Ramos (writer)
Juan Manuel Rendon (writer)

Fecha de Lanzamiento:

10 julio 2009 (USA)

Género:

Aventura | Drama | Romance

Plot:

Love drives two young lovers from Medellin, Colombia to seek fortune in New York City, only to find a harsh reality that will put to test their true love for one another.

Premios:

6 wins

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Yet another mind opening movie? Maybe yes, maybe not

Reparto

Angelica Blandon	...	Reina
Raúl Castillo	...	Carlos
Aldemar Correa	...	Marlon
Margarita Rosa de Francisco	...	Raquel
Ana de la Reguera	...	Milagros
Germán Jaramillo	...	Don Hernan
John Leguizamo	...	Roger Pena
Chiko Mendez	...	Los Simpaticos Guitarrist
Edward Steven Mesa	...	Rehab Patient
Luis Fernando Munera	...	Don Pastor
Jesús Ochoa	...	Mexicote driver
Panama Redd	...	Menacing man in car
Eddie Rosado	...	Los Simpaticos Conga Player
Vicky Rueda	...	La Calena
Ana María Sánchez	...	Patricia
Indhira Serrano	...	Madame Taylor
Bob Weston	...	Cop

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language, brief drug use and some violence.

Duración:

Colombia:110 min

País:

USA | Colombia

Idioma:

Español | Inglés

Color:

Color

Relación de Aspecto:

1.85 : 1

Clasificación:

USA:R (certificate #45399) | Mexico:C

Locaciones de Filmación:

Colombia

Compañía:

Paraiso Pictures

Yet another mind opening movie? Maybe yes, maybe not

First of all, I'm not a movie critic. In fact, this is my first comment on a movie, EVER. So then, why do I dare giving my opinion about this film? Well, first of all, I can say that I admire the boldness in which some movies are made and/or written by Colombians (?) in later years, that includes soap operas that break the common poor girl rich guy schema of traditional Latin American series. As an example, 'Cafe con Aroma de Mujer', the only soap I actually watched (and I am NOT a soap opera fan) in which actress Margarita de Francisco played a great role. I have no less than praise for her in this movie. Ana de La Guerra was also great. Now, but the reason why I write my comments is because I see this movie as yet another eye opener for so many latinos that are looking forward to that 'Paraiso' and give anything (literally) in order to reach the land of opportunities. Even though the movie is far from being a documentary which is not intended to be anyways, and even though I was fortunate enough to migrate to North America legally so I don't really know what happens when you venture north this way, to me, the movie portrays the true crude reality that people face when they decide to come illegally, which is far from being a joy ride. Anyhow, but because I'm not here to judge anyone, I'd just like to mention that this movie as bold as it is to me, it's a good project that I see as the reality of not only the hardship most latinos face when traveling in such conditions but also a lost of the innocence when polluted by the differences in cultures they find once in the new land. Now this guy Marlon was lucky enough to find a heartwarming paisana, wife of whom initially completely rejected any help. But that's actually another story. But also the movie shows that this was the land that turned sassy, sexy, witty Reina into someone totally unexpected for him. That could've happened anywhere in the world though, even in their home Medellin. He was indeed, bait of her hidden ambition. Well, Have I said too much already? Maybe. Enjoy it!