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Ismael Rodriguez directed one of the Mexican cinema's most enduring films, a melodrama with songs that purportedly exposes the underbelly of Mexican society.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/27/23
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A friend of mine who is Mexican suggested "Nosotros Los Pobres" starring Pedro Infante, considered to be one of the greatest actors in Mexican cinema. He said he is like the Elvis of Mexico. The film is directed by Ismael Rodriguez, it's the first of a trilogy. The title of the film translates to "We, the Poor Ones," and it concerns the people living in a poor neighborhood including Pepe (Infante), who is a carpenter, he also has a daughter. I can understand why a nation (general public) would appreciate a film like this or Infante in general, it's quite simple, he is like the working class hero, it basically teaches us simple life lessons that I already knew and have seen in countless films. I don't think it's a good film; technically it's inept, and the acting isn't particularly stellar; Infante is acceptable but I had a difficult time tolerating his annoying daughter played by Evita Munoz. The "acting" from her grandmother who is on a wheelchair seems like she resurrected from a silent film. The special effects and dissolves would be classified as amateurish now. It could have been better if the pacing was right, about three or four times, when the plot is moving from one important event to another, it's not developed well; a specific event just happens, there isn't enough background to support the transition. It's melodramatic and predictable but at the same time the characters are easily relatable, especially coming from somebody who has seen several classic Bollywood films. It did surprise me with its violence and coarse language at times. I appreciate it for its cultural significance, I have no interest in seeing it ever again.
Rated 2/5 Stars •
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
02/02/23
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im not intersted but my mom is..............
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/28/23
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Punto número uno: EXCELENTE FOTOGRAFÃA...todo parecÃa un claroscuro y como bien mencionaba Gomez Montero: se siente el color aún con su ausencia.
Segundo punto: Es magistral la forma en que la historia comienza, aparentemente, de la nada y por medio de la musica nos presenta a todos los personajes del vecindario. Nos introduce en una hstoria donde vemos claros el amor fraternal, la figura materna representada de diferentes formas, la inocencia, las mentiras piadosas, la impotencia y el amor.
Gran cinta con grandes momentos. En lo particular me quedo con "QuÃtame la medallay compra un cajón para mi madre". Ese momento revela demasiadas cosas en la historia y es tan simple que es GRANDIOSA.
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/20/23
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Nosotoros los Pobres is one of the most emblematic films in Mexican Cinema History, the movie is set in a very poor hood in Mexico City and develops different tragedies: most of them are injustices caused by Chachita and Pedro Infante's pittiful economical situation. Pepe El Toro is an irresistible lover, he has a girlfriend whom he calls "Chorreada" and despite the doubts she has about him, she's really in love and willing to fight for his love: no matter distance, gossips, mystery, danger... The melodrama is really touching and well-achieved.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/23/23
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A movie that is so good that has transcended in time for sixty years (the same to say for the the sequel made in the same year). it is a fest of fun and sadness at the same time, the only thing that may discourage you during the movie is that if you don't know anything about the music of Pedro Infante, you will be indifferent to the songs, well just forward to the plot of the movie, and be sure this movie will stay in your mind for long,long time!
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/03/23
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