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Bella

Featuring: Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez, Ali Landry, Angélica Aragón, Jaime Tirelli, Ramon Rodriguez, Lukas Behnken

Director: Alejandro Gomez Monteverde

PG-13 for thematic elements and brief disturbing images.  91 mins.

If you disliked dark films Like No Country for Old Men and There Will be Blood watch the refreshing Bella.
     A slice of life film leaving you high on hope that tragedy can be redeemed. The story follows Jose, played by Eduaro Verastegui, and Nina, played by Tammy Blanchard.  Jose is a simple man whose complex troubles and compassion drive him to Nina.  Losing her job she hits bottom of an already complicated life and finds herself facing a life dilemma.
     The film contrasts Jose’s tragic meltdown through unexpected circumstances with Nina’s dead end which resulted from wrong choices.  How they work out their destiny may be seen as God’s hidden hand moving them to redeem life through the wisdom of new choices and love.
     This film fosters hope and tackles real life problems with answers that are more holy than politically correct.
     With no profanity or sex, a short segment of light violence qualified this film for PG-13.
     The acting is very good and the film gives the refreshing feel of new filmmakers.  Highly recommended. 

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