mguzman-38865 Reviews

My Father's Violin (2022)

Just the kind of movie we need more of...

[10/10 · 26 October 2023]

In the awfulness of the world, this is the kind of movie we need more of. The kind of movie I would love my grandkids to see with me! No blood, sex or serial killers. No imaginary superheroes that'll make the world a better place by fixing it for them instantaneously. This movie has many lessons to be learned: 1. That we can overcome child abuse, neglect and heal positively for the better.

2. That a child from any social class can learn, overcome and become successful through hard work in music and the arts regardless.

3. That Cancer is no joke and doesn't discriminate.

4. That things in life are not always how we thought they were.

It's amazing how many poor reviews a heartwarming movie gets! If it had a lot of sex, murder, vulgarity, etc...etc... it probably would have gotten many more excellent comments.

If we rate a movie considering it's message, the effort put in to deliver the message and the hard work of all involved, beginning with the writer, there's no doubt that this movie it's worth decent ratings and worthwhile comments!

Erase una vez en el Caribe (2023)

A story of the past recreated and brought to life.

[10/10 · 15 October 2023]

The story of dominance and abuse the laborers of the sugarcane plantations were submitted to is well documented as well as the intents of the laborers at rebellion though personally I would have liked a little more of it . This is story of a sugarcane plantation peasant whose wife is taken from him and how he takes his machete and his daughter to find and fight his way to his beloved. The action is abundant and true to the old westerns. The actors demonstrated excellence in their performance both the "good and the bad." It was an experience worth my going back to a movie theater after many years away. Congratulations to all involved in the making of this film!