Bayonet

2018

1h 41m

Drama

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80%

5 Reviews

Tomatometer

54%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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A Mexican boxer leaves his family and moves to Finland after a tragic match.

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Lucero Calderón

Excelsior (MX)

This is a project that makes it clear that Luis Gerardo Méndez, 36, is capable of doing any job with quality, delivering everything that is required to earn the respect of the public. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 28, 2018

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Carlos Díaz Reyes

Vanguardia (Mexico)

Doesn't feel like it has all of its pieces, but the story is endearing and well-crafted enough to rise above. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 7.5/10

Nov 20, 2018

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Sergio Huidobro

Cine Premiere

Luis Gerardo Mendez's transformation is the only high note about this film with a low reach. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 9, 2018

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

The result is a delicious low blow, an ingenious and chilling low blow. [Full Review in Spanish]

Oct 30, 2018

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Rafael Rosales Santos

Konexión (MX)

Despite being initially accessible, Bayoneta knocks itself out with a tedious and heavy film. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 6.5/10

Oct 30, 2018

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Audience Member

If viewed as a boxing movie, Bayoneta/Bayonet will disappoint. If viewed as a psychological drama, this film will gratify. Bayoneta/Bayonet revolves around the story of Miguel "Bayoneta" Galindez, a retired Mexican boxer who debates on going back into the boxing world. Though the plot seems storied and cliche, Kyzza Terrazas throws in a few twists that we don't expect. The plot is slow and steady. Miguel Galindez is portrayed more as a regular, yet troubled, person than a former star boxer. We see the effects that retirement and previous failures have had on him and we emphasize with him. Also, the cinematography of this film is simply beautiful. I've never been more drawn to a film due to its visual beauty than Bayoneta. Not enough credit is given to Guillermo Garza in this regard. This film brings the cold harsh environment of Finland to life that is rarely seen in any other film. Though many judge this film for not delivering the action that they were expecting, I urge viewers to reexamine this film through a different lens to appreciate its true genius in storytelling. 4/5. Underrated and underappreciated.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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A great movie about the courage of retired Mexican Boxer to fight his own demons and his feelings of guilt. A dï¿ 1/2 (C)jÃ vu moment allows the main personage to take a difficult decision in his life. The movie ist not proposing any extraordinary action scenes, opposed to the expectations and to the title. It could be better described as a soffisticated psychological drama.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Kyzza Terrazas

Director

Luis Gerardo Méndez

Miguel

Brontis Jodorowsky

Denis

Miriam Balderas

Erika

Laura Birn

Sarita

Ilkka Koivula

Jyrki

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Synopsis

A Mexican boxer leaves his family and moves to Finland after a tragic match.

Director: Kyzza Terrazas
Producer: A. Müffelmann
Screenwriter: Kyzza Terrazas, Rodrigo Marquez-Tizano
Production Co: Matila Röhr Productions (MRP)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 30, 2019
Runtime: 1h 41m

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