This movie is in Spanish, with English subtitles, and worth it. Such a good movie. Emotional story line, very moving plot, great acting, and an all-around great movie.
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I am a Spanish High School teacher. I had this movie as a learning activity and the students were totally engaged. One of my students described this movie as an "emotional roller-coaster". The fact that there are subtitles in English makes it very easy for students to follow the story. The big difference with other movies that we can watch in Spanish class is that the script has not been translated, so you hear the actors/actresses actually use their native Spanish expressions in a totally natural way.
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Excellent acting, superb directing, and a touching story. Adrian Alonso, an amazingly talented young actor, and the also very talented Kate del Castillo lead this cast of mostly little known actors/actresses (except America Ferrera, who only has a small but important role) in a story that will warm your heart. Although the ending is somewhat predictable, the acting, directing, and plot twists are so well done that the movie will entertain you and keep you wondering how this drama will play out to its conclusion. Expect to see more fine work in future films from Alonso, del Castillo, and the director Patricia Riggen. Be sure to watch BOTH special features. The "Making of" is nearly 30 minutes long and well worth watching for more depth about the story, characters, director, and cast. The 10-minute "Mural" feature is also excellent. I particularly recommend viewing it AFTER watching the movie. It provides an interesting behind the scenes look at a mural that was created in East LA about UNDER THE SAME MOON, but, even more intriguing is the glimpse it provides of this little understood art form and its role in the mostly Mexican/Hispano-American community within East LA. CAUTION: although most strident illegal immigration opponents would not be attracted to a movie of this nature, the film does subtly portray(through lyrics of the various songs on the music track of the film and through the heartbreaking portrayal of the separated mother and son) illicit cross-border forays sentimentally and somewhat justifiably. It's clear to this viewer, especially after watching the "Making of" feature, that the director's intent was to highlight the HUMAN DRAMA that is part of the universal reality SHARED BY MANY people who leave behind their family and enter another country, legally or illegally. I mention this because I did NOT find the film to be a "pro" illegal immigration treatment, but rather a heartfelt look into the real-life saga of separated loved ones, especially parents and their children. Overall, a strong 4.5 stars for this charming treat from our closest neighbor to the South (Mexico). Excelente! Muy bien hecha!Read full review
This depicts the sacrifice that Mexican immigrants make in order to make a better life for themselves and their lives ones. Good academic narrative of Mexican culture.
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It’s a heart warming story about a boy trying to live with his mother in the U.S.
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