Octubre 2010

Manohla Dargis, New York Times: The Vegas, having pared their script to the bone - there are no speeches and not a line of exposition - hew to the less is more school of art-film realism. Read more

Keith Uhlich, Time Out: Though it holds your attention all the way through to an enigmatic, spiritually tinged climax, the movie leaves you wanting more than the Vega Vidals' secondhand artistry is able to provide. Read more

Tom Keogh, Seattle Times: A visually interesting, well-acted and economical movie that ought to work yet doesn't gel as a complete experience. Read more

Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic: There is much observation of local detail and an overpowering sense of the oppressiveness of urban poverty, but the film never quite gets airborne. Read more

Wesley Morris, Boston Globe: A quick, quiet movie that distills Lima, Peru, to a downtrodden version of its more dynamic current self. Read more

Jeannette Catsoulis, NPR: A dolorous debut from the Peruvian brothers Daniel and Diego Vega and an oblique reminder that one person's fantasy can be another's nightmare -- at least at first glance. Read more

V.A. Musetto, New York Post: "Octubre" has the feel of something Jim Jarmusch might have made in his early years -- lots of dark humor that you'll think of in the middle of the night, and laugh about. Read more

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J. Hoberman, Village Voice: There's a message here regarding loneliness and emotional isolation, but the movie's real miracle is that, however precious its premise, this slow-burning not-quite heart-warmer never succumbs to cuteness. Read more