Bella Reviews
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Critic Reviews
A tearjerker that earns its sobs with heartfelt emotions.
Read the full reviewThe movie is a little more lightweight than the usual People's Choice Award winner at Toronto, but why not? It was the best-liked film at the 2006 festival, and I can understand that.
Read the full reviewMexican-born helmer Alejandro Monteverde's debut will be remembered as a curious case of a mediocre film that wows crowds.
Read the full reviewCertainly a sweet, life-affirming picture, but it's just not authentic or captivating enough to justify its wildly concocted scenario.
Read the full reviewIn stories like this defiantly unsubtle, structurally clunky specimen, causes women who are considering abortion to think again, and self-selecting audiences to enjoy a light, luxurious weep.
Read the full reviewIf Bella (the title doesn?t make sense until the last scene) is a mediocre cup of mush, the response to it suggests how desperate some people are for an urban fairy tale with a happy ending, no matter how ludicrous.
Read the full reviewIn this bilingual morality movie about love, family, and fate, however, the unpredictability turns out to be highly predictable.
Read the full reviewThe emotions at play in Bella are no doubt heartfelt--and must have resonated with a few hundred people, anyway--but they're so cut-and-dried that the mawkish script virtually writes itself.
Read the full reviewA Mexican movie in which the outcome is never in doubt, the scenes are endless -- sorry, we meant poetic-- and the false beard on the central character's face looks as though it could use a little extra gum.
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The Metascore® designation for this movie is 47
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A beautiful yet refreshing movie.
"As our world turns to crap, its refreshing to see that someone out there still has their head on their shoulders. Bella is a moving story that really awakens the soul. It's an inspiring tale and it makes you think about your own life choices, past decisions and ones that lie ahead. I do think that Jose's story concerning the death of the little girl, may be a little too far fetched, but I think that is what allows him to show compassion to Nina in her difficult choice. I also think that this situation enables him to understand how precious all life is, and how he can help someone who needs a friend.I loved Bella, and its inspired me. If you haven't seen it yet, don't pass up a chance to watch it."
Bella -- A Movie Long Overdue!
""Bella" is a great movie. Finally... a movie that has something positive to offer... uplifting and inspiring rather than depressing and discouraging, pro-life rather than pro-death, pro-virtue rather than pro-vice. How refreshing! What a novel idea! Would that there were many more movies coming out of Hollywood glorifying good rather than evil. God help us! And God bless the people who made "Bella"!"
Drawn by the Spirit to see, but missed it
"HEARD ABOUT THIS MOVIE ON 95.5 THE FISH CHRISTIAN RADIO STATION, RECENTLY HAD MY BOYFRIEND OF 9 YRS. DIE IN MY ARMS UNEXPECTANTLY AND AS I WRITE THIS TODAY MY SON IS ON HIS WAY TO AFGANISTAN TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY! SO I GUESS I MISSED THE LOCAL SHOWING IN OUR THEATERS IN NILES, OHIO AND NEED SOME INFO ON WHEN IT IS COMING OUT ON DVD.I KNOW IT'S A MUST SEE MOVIE AND THE MAIN ACTOR AFTER READING THE REVIEWS MAKES THE MOVIE WORTH SEEING IN MY EYES! L.O.V.E REAL TRUTH!!! THE BOOK OF JOHN NOT THIS WORLD STUFF!!!!!!!!THANKS FOR ANY INFO.........GOD BLESS!"
MUST SEE
"The movie is amazing. There's not much else I can say except you really don't want to miss the movie!"
Nice but dull movie
"A nice movie that is dull. The ending is so unbelievable its ridiculous. One good thing its a short movie. Wait for it on video."
all things Bella
"we were very refreshed to see a movie with an original story for a change. we need more of these type of movies instead of all the trashy, violent, cookie-cutter story lines out there. this is one of the best movies i've seen in a long time. the acting was great and the message priceless. it was nice to see some fresh faces on the screen too. the critics can't appreciate the movie because it exposes too much of what's real and valuable in life. LIFE is what matters!! a "MUST SEE""
WOW best movie so far this holiday!
"The movie industry managed to make a great movie this year amongst a bunch of rotten turkeys such as the Mist, Fred Clause, Beowulf, etc. Bella is a great movie on it's own merits, without the use of special effects. What a great film!"
bella, a must see
"great little love story showing a strong family relationship, supportive, with strong moral values. so much is identified with life as it is lived. more like these please."
service with a smile????
"music??great...prices???good...crowd???mixed.bartenders??? HORRIBLE!!! for those customers who are not covergirl/boy material, don't expect good or even decent service. you will be the last to be waited on. not only that, but let me share with you a true story. i approached the vip bar,ordered 1 drink (crown n coke), paid for it, & proceeded to leave a $2 tip- cheap maybe, but after waiting 8minutes so that she could make out with the boy at the end of the bar, thats all she was gonna get outta me. she then tossed the money back to me & replied "you keep it". i thought that maybe i had misunderstood so i questioned her. she again replied "you keep it i dont want it". i approached the manager whose only reply was "well maybe you shoulda left a bigger tip...I'll take care of it" & walked away. the customers always right??? i think not."
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