I am not a movie critic. I don't know about the "art" of movies. I know nothing of filming techniques. I only know what I like and what I don't.
I liked Bella.
I thought the story was beautiful and moving without being pedantic. I thought it effectively communicated the truth that an unsolicited act of kindness can impact a person's future...that taking the time to pay attention to those with whom we daily have contact, but easily overlook, really does matter...that not every love story is a romance...
All I know is: having once been a Nina, I wish I had had a Jose.
Postscript: Two good links were sent to me today regarding this film...this information is all new to me, and intriguing. Here is a review by Christianity Today. And this one has a video of the leading actor commenting on his purpose in the film industry, as well as other helpful info.
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It's getting national attention today, too, from Laura Ingraham (her radio show). Shot in NYC in only 24 days by a couple of Mexican Catholic producers. Trailer is at: http://www.bellathemovie.com/
Thanks for the info.
You might enjoy reading this review by Frederica Mathewes-Green at Christianity Today.
Thanks, Angie. Good article. Someone also sent me a link today...it is a video of Eduardo recounting why he did Bella and what his purpose in film is. I've attached it to the end of the original post.
I knew none of this until today! It looked like a potentially good movie, so I went to see it last night at 9pm. I'm glad I did.
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