Bless Me, Ultima

PG-13

Released Feb 22, 2013

1h 46m

Drama

War

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68%

37 Reviews

Tomatometer

73%

1,000+ Ratings

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A young man and an elderly medicine woman try to end the battle between good and evil that is waging out of control through their village during World War II.

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Daniel G

Though pretty, it's a bit slow. A slice of life of Hispanics and others in the 1940s New Mexico was made captivating and at times like Garcia Marquez' "magic realism". There was less focus than expected on the relationship between Ultima and the true protagonist, the young Hispanic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/22

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Kp M

This movie had so many perspectives, I found it compelling.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/22

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Audience Member

The book is full of mysticism and follows a young boy who goes through a series of transitions that force him to confront his religion as well as his family. This movie did not do the book justice. Many of the dreams Antonio had were left out or glossed over. The death scenes were watered down and the language that was used by the kids was also toned down. It left me wondering who the h*** approved this script??? This movie could have been so much better had they stuck to the text. The ending scene was even bland because the movie failed to capture the essence of what was happening. Overall I was highly disappointed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

One of those book-adaptations that aren't as good as the book. Though I enjoyed the book, the film proved slow, boring, and dull. Did enjoy the adherence to the original story, though. 2/5. 2.5 or 3/5 on a good day. Not memorable at all. Also, I just noticed this film was made in 2013. What the hell? It feels like it was a late 90s or 2000s film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Muito bom esse filme. Parabéns ao elenco do filme e principalmente ao ator Luke Ganalon e os demais..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

Inspiring. There is nothing negative that I could say about this "pelicula".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Carl Franklin

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Miriam Colon

Ultima

Benito Martinez

Gabriel

Dolores Heredia

Maria

Castulo Guerra

Tenorio

Joaquín Cosio

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Ben Sachs

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Aassured, sensitive, and commendably unpretentious.

Mar 7, 2013

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

The lyrical book is filled with touches of magical realism. On the other hand, the movie is sorely lacking in both magic and realism. It's all very empty and blah.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 26, 2013

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Stephen Farber

Hollywood Reporter

An offbeat slice of Americana will intrigue thoughtful moviegoers.

Feb 22, 2013

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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

It wants to be something grand, but its ambition far exceeds its reach.

Rated: C-

Jul 27, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

What sounds like a philosophically intriguing premise doesn't quite translate in this bluntly conditioned film treatment that butchers a Bildungsroman into a parody of good vs. evil.

Aug 7, 2019

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

No doubt there will be future generations who will turn to the film for "help" with their book report, but will be surprised to discover themselves enjoying it.

Dec 17, 2018

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Synopsis

A young man and an elderly medicine woman try to end the battle between good and evil that is waging out of control through their village during World War II.

Director: Carl Franklin
Producer: Kevin Reidy, Christy Walton
Screenwriter: Carl Franklin
Production Co: Monkey Hill Films, Gran Via Productions, Monarch Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual References)
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 22, 2013, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 1, 2015
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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