Roma

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Roma

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Released Nov 21, 2018

2h 15m

Drama

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Cleo is one of two domestic workers who help Antonio and Sofía take care of their four children in 1970s Mexico City. Complications soon arise when Antonio suddenly runs away with his mistress and Cleo finds out that she's pregnant. When Sofía decides to take the kids on vacation, she invites Cleo for a much-needed getaway to clear her mind and bond with the family.

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Critics Consensus

Roma finds writer-director Alfonso Cuarón in complete, enthralling command of his visual craft - and telling the most powerfully personal story of his career.

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Nell Minow

AWFJ.org

Roma will be studied for years as a landmark in cinematic storytelling, made even more meaningful because it pays tribute to a character who is usually in the background.

Oct 26, 2021

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Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

In Cuarón's films, cinema conjures up its own world, and this one provides the chance to explore it with him more intimately than ever before.

Mar 24, 2020

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Karen Han

Polygon

Aparicio, in her acting debut, is remarkable.

Feb 26, 2019

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JD Duran

InSession Film

The cinematography, sound design, and editing is as elegant as you’d expect from Cuarón. Not enough good things can be said about Yalitza Aparicio and her performance too, a stunning performance for a non-professional.

Aug 7, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Roma is a riveting, gut-wrenching, and utterly absorbing experience that completely floored me.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Cuaron does a wise thing by not keeping this story too close to the chest; it's not strictly autobiographical, and serves as his interpretation of what Libo may have experienced, but more importantly the motherly qualities he always saw in her.

Jul 2, 2024

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Shaun R

I can understand a lot of the hype surrounding the cinematography, acting and screenplay but don’t expect the average casual person to be as engrossed with this film as a critic or someone studying film. It’s a slow burner, and I can understand why people would question the hype. The film probably tried too hard in the end to shock and be gut-wrenching and I’m not sure if it actually was.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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olivia M

the most boring movie I've ever seen i couldn't even finish it idk why the ratings are so high

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Gareth D

Slow but intentionally and exquisitely so, never draggy. Absolute stunning cinematography and sound stage, incredible acting and storytelling. Heart breaking and immersive whilst addressing so many weighty issues. Wow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Mark F

It is an impressive and deeply touching film that dramatically uses the daily schedule of a maid, Cleo, to illustrate distinct class lines and the destructive impact of machismo on Mexican families. From the first frame with the water splashing on the floor to the constant street noise to watching movies at the Metropolitano, it brought me home. In the 70s, I grew up in the Centro neighborhood, which is very close to Roma. Respect to the Director. The staging of the student protest massacre in 1971 as the backdrop to her difficulty in getting through the crowds to the hospital for a pregnancy check-up is both brilliant and historical. The heroine of the story is Cleo and the domestic workers of Mexico. They work tirelessly to make the lives of everyone else nicer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Isha K R

Amazing incredible movie with depth and such a great story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Miriam S

beautiful movie, some of the best cinematography ive seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Alfonso Cuarón

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Cleo

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Sr. Antonio

Daniela Demesa

Sofi

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Synopsis

Cleo is one of two domestic workers who help Antonio and Sofía take care of their four children in 1970s Mexico City. Complications soon arise when Antonio suddenly runs away with his mistress and Cleo finds out that she's pregnant. When Sofía decides to take the kids on vacation, she invites Cleo for a much-needed getaway to clear her mind and bond with the family.

Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Producer: Alfonso Cuarón, Gabriela Rodriguez, Nicolás Celis
Screenwriter: Alfonso Cuarón
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Esperanto Filmoj, Participant Media
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2018
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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