Pedro Páramo

A wonderful film.

The acting is top notch. This movie shows that there are wonderful Mexican actors and that we CAN write a good script, so I will not be forgiving any sub par job in the future.

The movie is gorgeous. Everything is done with love and care. My only (very small) complaint would be some of the CGI. But it doesn't take away from the wonderful story-telling and the visuals.

If paying attention is not your forte, maybe the movie is not for you. By the way, the movie is magical realism, that means it combines fantastical elements with day-to-day life. The reviews that say "it does not make sense", do they also complain about other genres? Does Avengers make sense? Star Wars?

Every character has a story to tell. It's not about villains and heroes. There's no divine retribution.

En verdad me hizo pensar que los mexicanos ya estamos muertos, solo estamos esperando a que alguien nos lo diga.

Having read the book first, I'm a little torn on which I like better.

Some moments in the story hit better on paper. Overall, however, the movie is easier to follow. It's a very faithful adaptation in terms of what happens in the plot. The visuals & transitions between scenes do a great job of helping the viewer understand the cacophony of characters & the constant jumping around between places in the timeline. Simply being able to see which character's face is talking & how old they look makes it easier to fit all the pieces together-even if some vague aspects are left up to interpretation by the end.

They also do a good job of leaning into the horror elements. They don't simplify the plot to reduce it to a jump-scare thriller. It simply has some nice moments of creepy tension. Tenoch Huerta-Mejía performs well in these scenes.

Similarly, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo performs so believably as Pedro Páramo, being somehow sympathetic (you believe he's having the emotions he shows) despite all the horrible shit he does.

In the end, I have to give the slight edge to the movie. It works better.

Pedro Páramo follows Juan Preciado, who travels to the abandoned town of Comala to find his father, the ruthless landowner Pedro Páramo. In Comala, Juan encounters spirits who reveal the dark legacy of Páramo's cruelty and power.

The movie is an exceptional adaptation of the book of the same nam by Juan Rulfo. I think its stunning cinematography, set design, and costumes truly enhance the visual experience. The acting is also solid and well-executed.

Unlike some opinions, I didn't find the movie boring at all; on the contrary, it kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

However, it's not a movie for everyone, as it requires some mental effort to follow the shifts in time. But for those who enjoy narrative challenges, it's a fascinating experience.

I'm sure that people giving a low rating, have simply not read the book, and hence not understood this wonderful movie. You don't have to read the book, but if you really want to understand the movie, read the book at some point. You'll be surprised and you'll love both!

Pedro Paramo, the book, reflects sadness and melancholy on every page. This is what made Rulfo great - his narrative was some sort of beautiful sadness. The book's narrative is simple yet beautiful. This movie does a great job of conveying the book's sadness through its dialogues, music, and the environment of Comala.

I'm surprised this is the director's opera prima. The actors, production, and costume design - every department paid a lot of attention to ensure the movie is as accurate as possible. Some of the book's dialogues are retained in the movie, along with the imagery, suffering, and horror - nothing is left aside.

This is undoubtedly a fantastic visual representation of Pedro Paramo, and it's one of those rare movies that can live up to the books they're based on.

Without telling me you know nothing about surrealism...

I understand that this kind of movies are not for everybody, but the scores of 1 or 2 stars just show the ignorance of the viewers.

If you have read the book, or know about surrealism in general or latinamerican magical realism in particular, you will greatly enjoy this movie!

Acting is great, photography is stunning, production is just beautiful and the original material (Juan Rulfo's work) is treated with respect.

The story telling will keep envolving you in this dreamy (or nightmarish?) fable, but If you want to see a hollywood linear blockbuster, better look somewhere else.