A Beautiful Secret

A touching movie in which the character of Esperanza blends with Katy Jurado, producing such an effect in Jorge, played by Imanol, that changes his life. Both performances are remarkable, as well as the homage payed to a great actress. The photography is great, the music beautiful and the art work excellent. Though it could be shorter.

A beautiful Secret: it's a pretty nice movie, with a great Katy Jurado, the only Mexican actress who received an Oscar in Hollywood. The male protagonist of the movie is Jaime Aymerich (Latin - see also serial "Fat Actress"), really capable in playing the character of Jorge when adult. The message that the movie wants to communicate is: don't ever forget to be yourself. It's the story of the friendship between a young boy and an old teacher and of the fair things that she teaches the boy and which will determine his behaviour when adult. Among the producers of "Secreto" there's Aquiles Enriquez, also very capable in his part. I hope that many people could have enjoyed this movie. Its premier was March, 18th in Mexico; then it came to US and the rest of America.

What is the "Secreto" and who or what is the Esperanza (Hope) referred to in this movie? The answer unfolds like a beautiful flower. No baloney: This was one of my all-time favorite movies. I was lucky enough to catch it in a limited Los Angeles screening. Everything about it is timeless; the story, the actors and the music. The casting was right on. I just couldn't take my eyes off Katy Jurado! She is absolutely compelling! For those who are not familiar with her work, picture a female version of Sir Anthony Hopkins; the kind of actor who just moves an eyebrow and you gasp, it's so profound. Composer Misha Segal did an incredible job honoring Ms. Jurado's performance. Although the music has a totally different feel to it, this is Segal's best scoring work since Phantom of the Opera. Overall, such a gorgeous film, the kind I could see repeatedly, of which I'd never grow tired, discovering nuances with each viewing. Highly, highly recommended.

A true master piece, I have seen this movie twice, I was lucky enough be invited to see it at a special screening in L.A. in 2002 and I saw it again once it opened here in Mexico.

This move has something that a lot of Mexican movies lack, it has honesty and sincerity in its characters.

It is superbly well written, very well directed, Imanol and Katy Jurado accomplished really great performances and the movie is rounded off by the excellent acting of Ana de la Reguera and Jaime Aymerich.

The photography is also excellent.

If you have a chance, please go see this movie, you wont regret it.

The photographer work is remarkable as his photography adds a unique atmosphere to the film. Art department did a good job recreating the 80´s in Mexico city. a well told story about the relationship of a former artist and a child,although could use a little more insight on this subject.