Blame It on Fidel! (2006) Reviews
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful This movie, really reasonated with me. You see all the political turmoil as it unfolds before a young girl who struggles to understand her parent's dramatic shift in political and social ideology ... Read More This movie, really reasonated with me. You see all the political turmoil as it unfolds before a young girl who struggles to understand her parent's dramatic shift in political and social ideology that results in a completely different way of life. You see how this couple's rush to embrace this change, affects this little girl--some parts were very hard for me, especially the one in the parents bringing their young children to a protest that turns violent (you see gunfire coming at them and after the father narrowly rescues his daughter, he later admonishes her when she explodes at him with rage and confusion). You really see the growth of the girl's emotional intelligence and you witness her internal struggles with religion, politics, love and family, this girl clearly deserves an oscar! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful This film follows the perspective of Anna, the very intelligent young daughter of French political activists, She and her impish little brother are swept up in the revolutionary activities of 1970s ... Read More This film follows the perspective of Anna, the very intelligent young daughter of French political activists, She and her impish little brother are swept up in the revolutionary activities of 1970s Paris. Her parents have welcomed refugees into their home, and Anna challenges their intrusion into famiy life. I really understood her frustration and anger. Yet her parents are loving and patient. Over time, the youngster shapes her own opinions--more conservative than her mother's and father's, yet more tolerant of others. Nina Kervel is fantastic as Anna--her face registers a galaxy of emotions. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is a story of a French family - the father is originally from Spain, having fled Franco's regime. Anna is the daughter and the film is told through her eyes. Her father feels guilty about having ... Read More This is a story of a French family - the father is originally from Spain, having fled Franco's regime. Anna is the daughter and the film is told through her eyes. Her father feels guilty about having not stayed to fight against Franco. When his widowed sister and niece arrive, Anna's father can't stand the guilt any longer and he and his wife choose to move from their big house and housekeeper and work to support the Communist revolution in Chili, although they stay in France. Anna's world is turned upside down and she doesn't like it! What I liked about this film is how it shows the effects of the actions of the parents upon the children. Towards the end I was a little nervous that the film was leaning towards Communist propaganda, but it did stop short of doing that, I felt. In the end, I will long remember the film for Anna's character and her journey and for that I can recommend that you see this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful This movie was ok, but a little hard to follow some of the main characters and why they did what they did. The little girl was great. I can't really recommend renting it and it is a foreign film. A few of you may like it, but a lot more won't.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I thought from the DVD cover that this was going to be a comedy. I was wrong, but at least if it had turned out to be thought-provoking it would not have been such a waste of time. I am not ... Read More I thought from the DVD cover that this was going to be a comedy. I was wrong, but at least if it had turned out to be thought-provoking it would not have been such a waste of time. I am not closed-minded to the idea that some Communists might be honestly altruistic. Unfortunately, this movie completely ignores the noble (if misguided) intentions of Communism and instead promotes all its very worst aspects. If you are into atheism, free abortion on demand, and Anti-Americanism this is the movie for you. Otherwise, opt out. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful Don't waste your time, this is a Dull boring movie. I rented it in the store based on the reviews written on the box by a bunch of unknown sources. Very slow with minimal story line about French ... Read More Don't waste your time, this is a Dull boring movie. I rented it in the store based on the reviews written on the box by a bunch of unknown sources. Very slow with minimal story line about French Comunists. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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