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Bella (2007)

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Movie Info


Genre

Drama

Release Date

October 26, 2007 (Limited)

MPAA Rating

PG-13

Duration

91 min.

Production Budget

$3.3 millions

Studio

Roadside Attractions

Official Site

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REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  5 of 5 [Rate It]

Cast and Crew


Director

Alejandro Gomez Monteverde

Producer

Sean Wolfington, Eduardo Verastegui, Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, Leo Severino, Denise Pinckley

Screenwriter

Alejandro Gomez Monteverde

Starring

  • Eduardo Verastegui as Jose
  • Tammy Blanchard
  • Manny Perez
  • Ali Landry as Celia
  • Angelica Aragon
  • Jaime Tirelli
  • Ramon Rodriguez
  • Lukas Behnken
  • Peter Bucossi
  • David Castro
  • Michael Chin
  • Sara Dawson

Movie Story


An international soccer star (Eduardo Verástegui) is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A waitress (Tammy Blanchard), struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down...until an impetuous action brings them together and turns an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience.

Once a famous athlete, and now a cook at his brother's Mexican restaurant, José has retreated from the world but he recognizes something in Nina, a young waitress, and reaches out to her. In the course of a single day, he not only confronts his past but shows her how the healing power of a family can help her embrace the future.

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Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! This should be shown in every high school and college in the country.

posted by don\'t have one on Jun 20, 2008

the plot of the film is very real, history is beautiful, something sad but with happy end

posted by Daniel Santos on Sep 01, 2008

I would set up a screen at every mall parking lot in the country to have every young person see this film. You are not alone - there is hope!!!

posted by judy on Nov 08, 2008

Excellent movie that shows raw emotion that everyone seem to be afraid to show and feel. Excellent!!

posted by lasvegasnow on Jun 27, 2009

I really liked this movie. I couldn't guess the ending. High marks for the content, music, and vavoom handsome Jose. I am already sharing this film and will watch it again!!!

posted by Searchin on Sep 29, 2009
 
 

MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..a tearjerker that earns its sobs with heartfelt emotions..”
by Ruthe Stein [San Francisco Chronicle]
“..it's a movie that's perhaps a tiny bit easier to dismiss than it is to truly embrace..”
by Warren Curry [Entertainment Insiders]
“..As films go, "Bella" is bunk..”
by Tom Long [Detroit News]