Pedro Páramo

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Pedro Páramo

Released Nov 6

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Based on Juan Rulfo’s masterpiece novel, considered one of the most important books in the history of Mexico and Latin America, the novel narrates the story of Juan Preciado, who upon his mother’s death, goes to the remote village where he was born in search of his father, Pedro Páramo. He encounters a ghost town, where he meets a series of mysterious people and learns about his dead father’s ruthless quest for wealth and power. The past makes itself present as we learn the truth behind Pedro Páramo’s own search for the love he once knew as a child. The line between the dead and the living and the past and the present is constantly blurred in this surreal tale of desire, hope, regret and resentment.

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Siddhant Adlakha

Variety

A tale of ghosts and memories that slips through time, [Pedro Páramo] follows the structure of Juan Rulfo’s 1955 text with stringent fidelity, laying the groundwork for a melancholic (if imbalanced) adaptation that finds visual splendor in the macabre.

Dec 2, 2024

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Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

An alluring ghost story full of visual intrigue and surrealist imagery, giving him the space to showcase his strengths while working out some of the storytelling mechanics.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 8, 2024

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but at over two hours, this visual adaptation of Rulfo’s only novel rambles without much to say.

Nov 7, 2024

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

Even the most respected literary works don't always translate well to screen, and this is an example of a very challenging adaptation.

Nov 20, 2024

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Elsa Fernández-Santos

El Pais (Spain)

While the new adaptation of the novel does not feel ready-made, it is mechanical, with a lustrous color that makes one miss the anthropological mystery of Rulfo's photographic legacy and his Rolleiflex camera... [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 16, 2024

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Milton Calopiña

Cinencuentro

Rodrigo Prieto's directorial debut may not be a masterpiece, but it is the best version to date of Juan Rulfo's complicated and memorable novel. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 15, 2024

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Josiel P

Rodrigo Prieto traer a la vida el surrealismo de Comala con un literalismo inesperado, con pocas pero no sutiles libertades creativas lleva la magia de Rulfo mas allá de lo escrito haciendo de esta obra una narrativa propia, algunas actuaciones merecen nuestros aplausos mientras que otras simplemente cumplen con sus diálogos sin darlos la verdadera esencia de los personajes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Bladimir U

Me agradó de sobremanera la forma en que logran contar la historia con varias voces en off, o sea son muertos que siguen hablando del pasado y del presente...lo que la hace única y memorable. Es como si nos invitaran a escuchar un coro de memorias superpuestas.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Audience Member

Excelente fotografía. Muy entretenida de ver.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Arnulfo O

Es una película, se tiene que criticar como tal, las comparaciones con el libro están de más , es una gran película basada en un libro, la fotografía está buenísima. Los actores (casi todos) hicieron un gran trabajo.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Alec B

I really respect the attempt here to try a straightforward adaptation of a novel that's basically impossible to adapt. Some things work (it really leans into the nonlinear narrative) and others don't fully succeed but it's ultimately an admirable piece of work.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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B P

A Ghostly Tale With Minimal Scares. Netflix’s latest horror outing boasts gorgeous cinematography and stellar performances, but still leaves the viewer wanting more.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Based on Juan Rulfo’s masterpiece novel, considered one of the most important books in the history of Mexico and Latin America, the novel narrates the story of Juan Preciado, who upon his mother’s death, goes to the remote village where he was born in search of his father, Pedro Páramo. He encounters a ghost town, where he meets a series of mysterious people and learns about his dead father’s ruthless quest for wealth and power. The past makes itself present as we learn the truth behind Pedro Páramo’s own search for the love he once knew as a child. The line between the dead and the living and the past and the present is constantly blurred in this surreal tale of desire, hope, regret and resentment.

Director: Rodrigo Prieto
Producer: Stacy Perskie, Rafael Ley
Screenwriter: Mateo Gil
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2024
Runtime: 2h 10m

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