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I live in Small city from the north of Mexico and I feel really related to this movie. My grand mother told me a few story's about our ancestries and events that happened time ago on our city. And I can tell you that the people in Mexico it really acted like that. I loved this movie I really recommend to watch!!!. Im going to tell you one of my grandmother story "one time in my city a guy wearing a charro suit was walked around the streets until he find the guy that he was looking for and he just shot him right in the chest and killed him, then he walked away disappearing in the dry river while the police and people were looking for him,but no one never knew who he was or why he kill the guy from my town.
- felipe_medinaaa
- Nov 6, 2024
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First of all, I have not read the book and therefore cannot judge whether this was a good adaptation or not. However, based on what I have read here on IMDb, most people who have read the book seem to think it was a faithful adaptation that stayed true to its source material.
I watched the movie without any prior knowledge of the story or who Pedro Páramo was. I saw it on Netflix, and since it is labeled as horror (my favorite genre), I thought I would give it a try.
The narrative intertwines two primary storylines set in the ghostly town of Comala. The first follows a young man searching for his estranged father, whose name is Pedro Páramo. The second storyline delves into Pedro Páramo's life, portraying him as a powerful yet tyrannical landowner, showing what his life was like and how it affected the town.
The movie was beautifully filmed and looked stunning overall, which makes sense because the director, Rodrigo Prieto, is a successful cinematographer who worked on movies like Brokeback Mountain and The Wolf of Wall Street. The settings effectively capture the time period and make a believable impression. The acting from the main cast was solid, though some of the side characters' performances felt shaky at times-though not so bad as to disrupt the narrative.
The premise itself sounds interesting; however, I have to say that, sadly, this movie was a big borefest overall. If you have read the novel, you might think otherwise and find much to enjoy during your watch. For me, though, the story was not captivating, and the movie felt like it dragged. The runtime of over two hours didn't help, as it made the movie feel even longer. That's not a good sign, as it shows I didn't find much entertainment value during my viewing.
Pedro Páramo and many of the other characters were not likable, which made it hard to care about what happened to them. As a result, I wasn't able to form an emotional connection with any of the characters. The movie is very slow-paced and sophisticated, but overall, it felt dull.
For those who have read the novel, I think this movie might be worth a watch. However, if you're not familiar with the source material, you may find it hard to stay engaged and feel the movie drags.
I watched the movie without any prior knowledge of the story or who Pedro Páramo was. I saw it on Netflix, and since it is labeled as horror (my favorite genre), I thought I would give it a try.
The narrative intertwines two primary storylines set in the ghostly town of Comala. The first follows a young man searching for his estranged father, whose name is Pedro Páramo. The second storyline delves into Pedro Páramo's life, portraying him as a powerful yet tyrannical landowner, showing what his life was like and how it affected the town.
The movie was beautifully filmed and looked stunning overall, which makes sense because the director, Rodrigo Prieto, is a successful cinematographer who worked on movies like Brokeback Mountain and The Wolf of Wall Street. The settings effectively capture the time period and make a believable impression. The acting from the main cast was solid, though some of the side characters' performances felt shaky at times-though not so bad as to disrupt the narrative.
The premise itself sounds interesting; however, I have to say that, sadly, this movie was a big borefest overall. If you have read the novel, you might think otherwise and find much to enjoy during your watch. For me, though, the story was not captivating, and the movie felt like it dragged. The runtime of over two hours didn't help, as it made the movie feel even longer. That's not a good sign, as it shows I didn't find much entertainment value during my viewing.
Pedro Páramo and many of the other characters were not likable, which made it hard to care about what happened to them. As a result, I wasn't able to form an emotional connection with any of the characters. The movie is very slow-paced and sophisticated, but overall, it felt dull.
For those who have read the novel, I think this movie might be worth a watch. However, if you're not familiar with the source material, you may find it hard to stay engaged and feel the movie drags.
Juan Rulfo might be one of the most influencial Latin American writters of all time, and Pedro Paramo is without a doubt his masterpiece, so having to adapt it into any kind of work (a film, a tv series, a play) is a risk very few screenwriters, directors and producers can afford.
Four times Academy Award® nominee cinematographer - and now director - Rodrigo Prieto knows very well how to use all his resources and talent to create a flawless visually and technical stunning enviroment worthy of praise with the help of Academy Award® winner Eugenio Caballero in charge of the production design, and Academy Award® winner Gustavo Santaolalla in the music score.
The cast is amazing too, especially the supporting performances by Dolores Heredia, Roberto Sosa and Ilse Salas.
Goya® winner Mateo Gil does an impressive work adapting Rulfo's book, keeping in mind the narrative of the book is not lineal and might be difficult to follow, therefore this is a movie that needs to be watched while paying attention.
Four times Academy Award® nominee cinematographer - and now director - Rodrigo Prieto knows very well how to use all his resources and talent to create a flawless visually and technical stunning enviroment worthy of praise with the help of Academy Award® winner Eugenio Caballero in charge of the production design, and Academy Award® winner Gustavo Santaolalla in the music score.
The cast is amazing too, especially the supporting performances by Dolores Heredia, Roberto Sosa and Ilse Salas.
Goya® winner Mateo Gil does an impressive work adapting Rulfo's book, keeping in mind the narrative of the book is not lineal and might be difficult to follow, therefore this is a movie that needs to be watched while paying attention.
- hectorramirez-73112
- Nov 5, 2024
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- sunnycielo
- Nov 8, 2024
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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.
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 have not read the book but I've seen it is considered a "masterpiece" and the best novel to come out of Mexico.
This movie is not a masterpiece and is just a boring movie. The only thing good about it are some of the performances by the actors , other than that it is a complete waste of time.
It is not a linear story and that doesn't have to be a bad thing , this movie makes it the worse thing possible, keeps going back and forth without explanation like its going to reveal something or add to the story but most times it's something you've already seen or heard the characters talk about so you are just wasting time watching something you don't need to.
A boring movie with nothing new to tell and an awful ending that just leaves you in a state of wtf did I just spend 2 hours watching.
This movie is not a masterpiece and is just a boring movie. The only thing good about it are some of the performances by the actors , other than that it is a complete waste of time.
It is not a linear story and that doesn't have to be a bad thing , this movie makes it the worse thing possible, keeps going back and forth without explanation like its going to reveal something or add to the story but most times it's something you've already seen or heard the characters talk about so you are just wasting time watching something you don't need to.
A boring movie with nothing new to tell and an awful ending that just leaves you in a state of wtf did I just spend 2 hours watching.
- DanPUnderwood
- Nov 7, 2024
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- scottdeepthi
- Nov 15, 2024
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A mother's last wish is for her son, Juan, to visit the father he never knew in a distant town. Juan finds the town abandoned and yet swirling with life. Nothing is as it seems. Apparitions appear and drift away. Pedro Páramo, the father, lays claim to the town and its inhabitants, and yet strangely his soul also belongs to them. Juan risks being swallowed by the miscreant spirits, the terrible deeds, and all the heartache. Not the inheritance he expected.
With intoxicating dance sequences, a profusion of light and color, flashbacks, capable acting, and the amazing cinematography of Rodrigo Prieto, the film and cast bring Juan Rulfo's 1955 masterpiece of magic realism to life. "If you want to understand who we are as a country," said one of the actors "then open the book."
The best part of the film is the characters. They are not good or bad, just human. Director Rodrigo Prieto, who was present for this world premiere screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, said that the characters fascinated him too. "Each character" he said, "has something about ourselves." Have an internal journey of your own in the magic and darkness of this film, a reflection of the Mexican soul.
With intoxicating dance sequences, a profusion of light and color, flashbacks, capable acting, and the amazing cinematography of Rodrigo Prieto, the film and cast bring Juan Rulfo's 1955 masterpiece of magic realism to life. "If you want to understand who we are as a country," said one of the actors "then open the book."
The best part of the film is the characters. They are not good or bad, just human. Director Rodrigo Prieto, who was present for this world premiere screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, said that the characters fascinated him too. "Each character" he said, "has something about ourselves." Have an internal journey of your own in the magic and darkness of this film, a reflection of the Mexican soul.
- Blue-Grotto
- Sep 25, 2024
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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.
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.
Quite a stupid movie.
Is that a movie by "the Mexican Quentin Tarantino"? (I'm using quotation marks, not to piss off the QT army)
Just as crazy, just as meaningless, a big mess in which only the director knows what it is about. I'm not even sure in the latter. Maybe even the writers don't know what's going on in this adaptation?
In the first 20 minutes the name Pedro Páramo was spoken so many times, that I was expecting some cool character to appear, a-la Zorro... or something.
I know, I know, Quentin is a "great director", I'm just saying that he is the most capable in the business to create "crazy movies" like this.
Who knows, maybe if I remove the quotation marks, the director will feel flattered?
All jokes aside....
Netflix do not stop making weak movies, however. So far, of all their works I watched, I may have only liked one... And I don't even remember who it was... Bad impression. Sorry, Netflix.
I tried to like this movie, but after the 20th minute it became unwatchable. I started to fast forward every few minutes because I started to fall asleep with boredom...
There was some storyline, in the beginning, but then that storyline shifted into some parallel world where the viewer wasn't really invited. It just kept going, who knows why... for two full hours....
This is by far the worst movie of 2024, of those I have been able to watch, so to me it's an absolutely deserves 1/10.
Sorry, Mexico.
Is that a movie by "the Mexican Quentin Tarantino"? (I'm using quotation marks, not to piss off the QT army)
Just as crazy, just as meaningless, a big mess in which only the director knows what it is about. I'm not even sure in the latter. Maybe even the writers don't know what's going on in this adaptation?
In the first 20 minutes the name Pedro Páramo was spoken so many times, that I was expecting some cool character to appear, a-la Zorro... or something.
I know, I know, Quentin is a "great director", I'm just saying that he is the most capable in the business to create "crazy movies" like this.
Who knows, maybe if I remove the quotation marks, the director will feel flattered?
All jokes aside....
Netflix do not stop making weak movies, however. So far, of all their works I watched, I may have only liked one... And I don't even remember who it was... Bad impression. Sorry, Netflix.
I tried to like this movie, but after the 20th minute it became unwatchable. I started to fast forward every few minutes because I started to fall asleep with boredom...
There was some storyline, in the beginning, but then that storyline shifted into some parallel world where the viewer wasn't really invited. It just kept going, who knows why... for two full hours....
This is by far the worst movie of 2024, of those I have been able to watch, so to me it's an absolutely deserves 1/10.
Sorry, Mexico.
I've been following the work of Rodrigo Prieto for years now, he was a common factor in so many of great movies that I love, he worked with great directors such as his fellow Mexican Alejandro G. Iñárritu on Amores Perros and 21 grams, Spike Lee on
25th Hour
As of 2024, he has contributed with the cinematography of seven films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Brokeback Mountain (2005), Babel (2006), Argo (2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), The Irishman (2019), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) and Barbie (2023). Of those, Argo (2012) is a winner in the category.
He has this amazing quote: "I am not in this for the dream of winning awards, I am here to enjoy the work, and I take pleasure in what I do. Although, of course, if they arrive, we definitively must enjoy them." he did an amazing job in this movie "Pedro Páramo" despite of it's a very difficult and sophisticated story to transform it into a movie but he did a brilliant job both as a director and as a cinematographer, I'm so pleased and entertained by his work as a movie watcher, and big fan, and happily inspired by his achievement as an aspiring director/dp myself. Hats off, Thank you Mr. Rodrigo and I wish you the best always.
He has this amazing quote: "I am not in this for the dream of winning awards, I am here to enjoy the work, and I take pleasure in what I do. Although, of course, if they arrive, we definitively must enjoy them." he did an amazing job in this movie "Pedro Páramo" despite of it's a very difficult and sophisticated story to transform it into a movie but he did a brilliant job both as a director and as a cinematographer, I'm so pleased and entertained by his work as a movie watcher, and big fan, and happily inspired by his achievement as an aspiring director/dp myself. Hats off, Thank you Mr. Rodrigo and I wish you the best always.
- HasanAmin86
- Nov 9, 2024
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The difficulty of adapting one of the best Mexican literary works and one of the greatest examples of surrealism was a complete challenge for this great photographer and now debuting director. The film tries and succeeds very well, with an excellent cast and a long history in Mexican cinema, they give it the necessary support to tell this magical, melancholic story that is difficult to understand for those who are not Mexican. It is not the typical Hollywood, there are no monsters, aliens, or other current inclusive themes. This film is a tribute to Mexico, to our history, to our countryside and to our people. I think Mr. Rulfo would be happy with the work done on his great novel.
- osanchezpotter
- Dec 10, 2024
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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.
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.
- lachutigourmet
- Nov 22, 2024
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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.
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.
- anapaulavc
- Dec 26, 2024
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I saw Pedro Paramo, and really felt involve on the history, you need to keep an eye on the movements for the time, because the book is like this the complex, but the history, drive you to this ghost town.
Each character drive you to their essence, so that´s why you start felt involve on the history.
Photography ways are insane, I love every piece of art of this picture, where you can see and felt the emotions across the photography.
Keep and eye on the full history, and if is necessary watch it twice to don´t lose any detail. From my point of view is a really Mexican master piece of movie. Actors deliver all their interpretations.
Each character drive you to their essence, so that´s why you start felt involve on the history.
Photography ways are insane, I love every piece of art of this picture, where you can see and felt the emotions across the photography.
Keep and eye on the full history, and if is necessary watch it twice to don´t lose any detail. From my point of view is a really Mexican master piece of movie. Actors deliver all their interpretations.
- ricardobamendoza
- Dec 8, 2024
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Extraordinary photography, direction, costumes, environment, acting, only beautiful words for this masterpiece, through this film we know well the history of this barren, rural town, made up of simple, proud people, but the director also makes us notice the expressions of the characters, focuses on the faces, the faces of the people that tell a lot about their lives and the transformation of a flourishing, rich territory and if abandoned it becomes arid, dead, deserted and the people are important for the whole country. There are also black and white frames with a lot of craftsmanship and delicacy.
- tiky-41483
- Nov 19, 2024
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- yesman-87499
- Jan 30, 2025
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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.
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.
- dillonallen-perez
- Feb 2, 2025
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I didn't know this was adapted from a novel until I read some of these reviews, but now that makes sense. There is a depth of pain and sorrow wrought from the passions and injustices of our human condition in every frame of this film, and I am guessing in every page of the novel, which I have not read. Some reviews seem to think it does not do justice to the book, but imo, as a film it is beautifully tragic. And very well filmed and acted. There are probably many cultural elements about the story I missed, like One Hundred Years Of Solitude, but also like that film it's a fabulous and deep work. My only complaint is I lost track of some of the characters, who they were and what time they represented. But it all came into focus later. 8/10.