This is a quirky indie film with a lot of heart. It has moments of laughter, sadness, a real sense of what a border crossing is like but hopeful and rich in acting, editing, and the cinematography is outstanding. Rent it. You won't be disappointed. I've seen this film at a few film festivals. And had the privileged of attending its screening premiere in McAllen Texas. The audience response was awesome. They laughed a lot. Everyone in the theater really enjoyed the twists and turns Cruzando provided. Its not what you expect from a movie that deals with immigration crossing. It takes you on a ride and it doesn't dwell on the dramatic nature of the immigration experience. It's a good story. You feel for the characters and I love the ending. Bold.
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basilicatheplay5 June 2011
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dannytwok5 June 2011The story is well written and the plot and story line plays out very well. The characters are beautifully developed. My wife, who does not understand Spanish, thought the same about the movie. She said, "I didn't even realize I was reading the whole time." I love movies that can convey so much with so little. When the main character receives the letter from his father on death row, all we really see besides the letter is a clipping from the newspaper. So much of the plot was unfolded during that short scene. The ending was similar in that so much emotion and feeling was conveyed when the main character decides to go back home. We need more movies like Cruzando.