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Bless Me, Ultima

Play trailer Poster for Bless Me, Ultima PG-13 Released Feb 22, 2013 1h 46m Drama War Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Aassured, sensitive, and commendably unpretentious. Mar 7, 2013 Full Review 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 Full Review Stephen Farber The Hollywood Reporter An offbeat slice of Americana will intrigue thoughtful moviegoers. Feb 22, 2013 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin It wants to be something grand, but its ambition far exceeds its reach. Rated: C- Jul 27, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Inspiring. There is nothing negative that I could say about this "pelicula". Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Bless Me, Ultima is a spiritual/religious movie about a old lady that comes back to her family and assists with healing both medical and spiritually. Now when I say medically i mean more like the herbal treatments. The people in town hear of her being there and some of them are grateful and some of them are not so grateful. The movie talks about religion,faith and science and how they all interconnect. The movie and story are well told and the young boy that plays the lead role does a masterful job. This movie does not only accept just the religious side of the argument but also asks questions of the missing pieces. It also discusses that if we dont have science and religion hand in hand then it cannot work. Watch the movie and make up your own mind its well told. It can be too much for the younger audience. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Jesse Beaton, Mark Johnson, Tom Williams, Sarah DiLeo
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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