Director Chris Weitz delivered his best film since "About a Boy" with this devastating drama. An illegal Mexican gardener's hopes for a better life is shattered when his truck is stolen. Based on a story by Roger L. Simon, Weitz and screenwriter Eric Eason hit all the right notes to give a human face to the controversial subject of illegal immigration. Demián Bichir gives a heartbreaking performance as the single father who desperately fights for a better future for his teenage son. The solid supporting cast includes José Julián who makes his feature debut as the teenage son. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
A Better Life
Director Chris Weitz delivered his best film since "About a Boy" with this devastating drama. An illegal Mexican gardener's hopes for a better life is shattered when his truck is stolen. Based on a story by Roger L. Simon, Weitz and screenwriter Eric Eason hit all the right notes to give a human face to the controversial subject of illegal immigration. Demián Bichir gives a heartbreaking performance as the single father who desperately fights for a better future for his teenage son. The solid supporting cast includes José Julián who makes his feature debut as the teenage son. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment