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Mexican film that won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance. A story about lonely, friendless people and their inability to normally interact with each other. I'm not sure how the heck this was nominated for similar awards at a smattering of other festivals. The pace of the story makes it incredibly tedious to watch. The main characters are merely existing in their world of loneliness, wanting more but so uninspired or simply unable to have what might resemble a normal life. Their getting together is like watching a train wreck in slow motion. I felt awkward watching -- this type of life, these types of people I am not used to. Are we supposed to feel hopeful for this couple? I'm not sure what we're supposed to be thinking as the credits roll. It was soooo slow to get to the end but I had to see the story through. When done I felt nothing. It wasn't even that entertaining. It was just something I couldn't take my eyes off of.

5.0 / 10 stars

--Zoooma, a Kat Pirate Screener

I had a time already wanting to watch this movie, mainly because its poster made it look interesting and because I like the music - by french indie musician Sebastien Schuller-. Plus, it's part of the new Mexican cinema. I thought, like most people, that this movie is really, really slow and it's not for everyone. I would say curiosity is an important factor; curiosity to see what happens next with this 'never-fails-to-exist' character is what keeps you watching. If you work at an office, at times you'll feel identified with Víctor. Actually, whoever who has a life that is more "existed" than LIVED will identify with the main characters. Something I found interesting about this film was the symbolism present throughout the whole film in the form of a cardinal. I think it's worth the watch.

I saw this movie at Sundance and was very impressed. It's a little difficult to explain why this movie was so captivating but I believe it's because it examines a relationship between two individuals who are completely different from the characters typical of many films. The film is not for everyone, its pace was very deliberate and intentionally repetitive at times. There are some uncomfortable scenes basically because of the extreme awkwardness of the two characters and their relationship. The film is full of some very subtle and humorous scenes, sometimes simply due to the facial expressions of the two lead characters. The entire cast, especially the two leads, was excellent. There was even some suspense at the end of the film and a simple line that left you guessing.

I thought this film was actually quite interesting, tender and had some quite touching moments about two lonely, awkward people coming together in a sorta love, which they both desparetly want and need. It is a slow film, and not much actually happens, and some people may find the characters unbearably bland and boring (which I guess their kinda meant to be).

Also there is one confusing bit, the old lady boss with the birds, I had no idea what her backstory was meant to be and how she fitted in, (I missed small parts of the film due to outside circumstances), but overall I thought this was a good, enjoyable film (well shot too).

7 and a half out of 10.

The Mexican movie wonder goes on. This film is not wondrous, but anyway an interesting story about loneliness.

These types of movies have of course been made many times before, but too often you get alienated. These people are anyway easy to understand. The girl wins a vacation trip for two at her job, but has nobody to go with. Then this old schoolmate turns up. But have they really been to school together? Well, that's not important.

Big sensuality here about these two shy people who slowly, in spite of their shyness, build something up. But perhaps it sometimes is a little too uncomplicated. Anyway this way of celebrating scared people is rather unusual on the screen