Backyard

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Backyard

2009

2h 2m

Crime

Drama

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Officer Blanca Bravo (Ana de la Reguera) arrives in Juarez, Mexico -- a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism -- to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos (Jimmy Smits), a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.

David Nusair

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There’s little doubt that Backyard ultimately fares best at the outset...

Rated: 2/4

Nov 10, 2024

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Jennie Kermode

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Rated: 3/5

Jan 27, 2012

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Audience Member

liked it blanca bravo reallyt?!?!?!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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(***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] A tough and interesting film. Good cast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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A good performance by Ana de la Reguera. Good that it focuses attention on the still unsolved Juarez murders. Jimmy Smits' role was disappointing. Atmospheric scenes of the Mexican desert. Unfocused but earnest. Several subplots don't quite come together, which is appropriate since the murders have no Hollywood ending.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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i didnt think id ever say a subtitled movie out of mexico would b a good movie..but if you like foriegn movies check this one out

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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A must watch for anyone interested in women's rights or/and Las Muertas de Juarez.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Mexico's "Bordertown" is quite good. Great settings, acting and pace. I like how it follows the story from so many sides.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Carlos Carrera

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Ana de la Reguera

Blanca

Marco Pérez

Fierro

Ivan Cortes

Cutberto

Jimmy Smits

Mickey Santos

Asur Zagada

Juana Sanchez

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Synopsis

Officer Blanca Bravo (Ana de la Reguera) arrives in Juarez, Mexico -- a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism -- to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos (Jimmy Smits), a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.

Director: Carlos Carrera
Producer: Isabelle Tardán, Sabina Berman
Screenwriter: Sabina Berman
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 8, 2017
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby

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