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The Amazing Catfish

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Martha (Lisa Owen), a single mother of four children, lets Claudia (Ximena Ayala) move into her home. As Claudia bonds with the family, Martha's health slowly deteriorates.

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Inkoo Kang Los Angeles Times Writer-director Claudia Sainte-Luce heralds herself as a new talent to watch with "The Amazing Catfish," an outstanding debut of tremendous heart and appeal. Jun 19, 2014 Full Review Nicolas Rapold New York Times If there's a certain depth missing in "The Amazing Catfish," the film brings forth the small-scale pleasures and poignancy of an ambling short story. Jun 12, 2014 Full Review Adam Nayman The Dissolve Sainte-Luce shows great assurance for a first-time filmmaker, and if she's able to capitalize on her talent going forward, The Amazing Catfish will be looked at fondly as ground zero for a worthy career. Rated: 3/5 Jun 12, 2014 Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine The Amazing Catfish shows the B side of a family, much more fun than the conventional one despite the tragedy surrounding a story that finds the positive amidst the despair that comes with an unavoidable death. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Jul 5, 2023 Full Review José Teodoro Cinema Scope ... has enough craft and intelligence to render its sentimental story about coming out of one's shell more charming and inventive than one would expect. Oct 12, 2017 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage This movie has a lot of personality, its own voice, and it delivers its message straight and direct... maybe a little too direct. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 28, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alejandro E El difícil arte de lidiar con el dolor, la enfermedad, y el cómo un simple encuentro cambia la vida de una persona o más, en una sencilla trama sin más aspiraciones y sin aspavientos, que enseñarnos a ver la vida desde un enfoque menos doloroso y hacia el futuro. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/23/23 Full Review Manuel A Great movie. It makes you appreciate the tiny gestures of love a family gives you Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful touching movie that shows the human condition to its fullest. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Una película que deja pensando muchas cosas, muy buena, valió cada minuto Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member A deeply emotional packed drama that brings fine performances and determined direction, but falls flat, and end up being boring because of many subplots and a narrative/structure problem. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A interesting Mexican film about human relationships. Care for your fellow human, family issues and how love can develop between two woman, not as lovers, but as a daughter to a woman who she admires and helps personally and with her family. A very touching film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Martha (Lisa Owen), a single mother of four children, lets Claudia (Ximena Ayala) move into her home. As Claudia bonds with the family, Martha's health slowly deteriorates.
Director
Claudia Sainte-Luce
Screenwriter
Claudia Sainte-Luce
Production Co
Canibal Networks
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.3K
Runtime
1h 29m
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