The best of the new wave of "Cine Mexicano". Forget about the edgy "Y Tu Mamà Tambièn" or the spectacular, impressive "Amores Perros".
"La Ley de Herodes" is more than just a black comedy that spoofs Mexican government and specially judicial system. No, this movie is a clever, witty critic against the system and corrupt bureaucrats.
I think that a well done critic needs to display REAL names and REAL events. "La Ley de Herodes" totally criticizes PRI (the politic party that ruled Mèxico for more than 70 years) and even gives away some true facts.
Damiàn Alcazar is the soul of the movie. The man delivers a solid, fun, dramatic performance. He's a very complete actor and he totally carries on the weight of the movie. Armendariz and the great Casanova also deliver fine performances.
This movie will make you laugh, cringe, but most of all, it will make you think about Mèxico's political situation. Trust me, I've seen the horrors and crap inside bureaucracy and this movie perfectly displays it in such a clever and fun way. The ending will make you realize that even that Mèxico's politicians are a joke, it's the sad, sad true.
A must see!
"La Ley de Herodes" is more than just a black comedy that spoofs Mexican government and specially judicial system. No, this movie is a clever, witty critic against the system and corrupt bureaucrats.
I think that a well done critic needs to display REAL names and REAL events. "La Ley de Herodes" totally criticizes PRI (the politic party that ruled Mèxico for more than 70 years) and even gives away some true facts.
Damiàn Alcazar is the soul of the movie. The man delivers a solid, fun, dramatic performance. He's a very complete actor and he totally carries on the weight of the movie. Armendariz and the great Casanova also deliver fine performances.
This movie will make you laugh, cringe, but most of all, it will make you think about Mèxico's political situation. Trust me, I've seen the horrors and crap inside bureaucracy and this movie perfectly displays it in such a clever and fun way. The ending will make you realize that even that Mèxico's politicians are a joke, it's the sad, sad true.
A must see!