dfwphotos Reviews

Revolución (2010)

Celebrates Comteporary Filmmaking

[8/10 · 4 February 2011]

I rate this collection of short films very good. The grouping displays the diverse points of view in Mexican contemporary filmmakers...I viewed at Vistas Film Festival in Dallas...nice discussion with a director about his contribution and the concept of the film...worth watching if you love film for the art of filmmaking...not a film about revolution per se but a celebration of the revolution in filmmaking on the anniversary of a political revolution...

The film is constructed of ten short films, (peliculas cortos), each directed by a Mexican filmmaker. According to the discussion at Vistas, the filmmakers were left to their own devises. The project was funded by the Mexican government without interference...commercial funding was also provided. Eash film is unique. There is no central theme other than contemporary Mexican filmmaking on display. A great introduction to the directors and their art.

Soldier of God (2005)

Great Film

[10/10 · 9 June 2006]

An excellent film...Acting is excellent. Camera work is fantastic, especially noting that the film was shot in HD video. Tim Abell is especially notable in his role as it is a departure from the special forces and sci-fi thrillers we're used to seeing him in. Mapi and Mendieta were unbelievable. Bill Mendieta's transformation from a nice looking yuppie type to the assassin role is pretty unbelievable as well. The plot follows a Knight of Templar (Abell)through the Crusades. Nice work all around and kind to the eye.

I really enjoyed this film as presented at the Deep Ellum Film Festival in 2005.