Viva Zapata!

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Liam D While an very engaging and well made film but the casting of Marlon Brando over the time it’s questionable Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 53 minutes based on a true story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/23 Full Review Steven M The Mexican Revolution, which took place from 1910 to 1920, had a profound impact on Mexican society and politics, and its legacy can still be felt today. Here are a few key aspects of the legacy of the Mexican Revolution: Land reform: One of the most important legacies of the Mexican Revolution was its impact on land ownership. Before the revolution, the vast majority of land in Mexico was owned by a small group of wealthy landowners, while the majority of Mexicans lived in poverty and had little access to land. The revolution led to a significant redistribution of land, with the government expropriating large estates and distributing the land to peasants and small farmers. This policy helped to reduce inequality and create a more egalitarian society. Political reform: The Mexican Revolution also had a major impact on Mexican politics. The old system of dictatorship and oligarchy was overthrown, and a new constitution was drafted in 1917 that established a democratic system of government. The constitution included protections for workers, peasants, and indigenous people, and established a system of checks and balances that limited the power of the executive branch. Cultural identity: The Mexican Revolution also helped to create a sense of national identity and pride in Mexico. The revolution was fueled by a desire to create a more just and equitable society, and many of the symbols and slogans of the revolution, such as the image of Emiliano Zapata and the phrase "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Liberty), continue to be important symbols of Mexican identity. Social and economic progress: The Mexican Revolution also led to significant progress in social and economic areas, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The government invested in public services and infrastructure, and established programs to improve public health and education. These policies helped to improve the lives of millions of Mexicans and set the stage for future social and economic progress. Overall, the legacy of the Mexican Revolution is a complex and multifaceted one, but it is clear that the revolution had a profound impact on Mexican society and politics, and helped to create a more just and equitable society for millions of people. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member An entertaining film about of history I didn't know anything about. However, though Brando tries his best, he is woefully miscast as Zapata. I enjoyed the story of the film where Zapata fights for his people's land but then becomes part of the government that ignores the people's pleas. Zapata's confrontation with his brother was well-written and well-acted by Anthony Quinn. However, the shoot-out was confusingly shot, which was odd as most of the shot-outs in the film had good cinematography. The film is notable for being one of the few films scripted by John Steinbeck, but, although the story has similarities with Steinbeck's literary works (i.e. poor working class people looking for a better life), the writing was nothing of note. Brando was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar but lost to Gary Cooper. Out of the other nominees, I've only seen Kirk Douglas in The Bad and the Beautiful and his performance was leagues better than Brando's. Quinn won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar but, although Quinn's performance was better than Hunnicutt's acting in The Big Sky, I thought Richard Burton's performance was better in My Cousin Rachel. Steinbeck was nominated for the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar which I don't think was deserved, but I haven't seen the other nominated films in that category. Overall, Viva Zapata! was an entertaining film with some good acting and some beautiful cinematography but some pacing issues and a bland screenplay did hurt the film's overall quality. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Miscast, overacted specially Brando with too his too emotional act. Somehow I find this film a bad representation of its story. The fighting was ok and the cinematography was delightful, still not enough to make it a honourable. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review steve d The weak script dooms it. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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