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Review of by John Fink for The Film Stage — 03 Aug 2021

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499 is often as riveting as it is stunning to consume: a spiritual journey punctuated with inhumane acts of violence intertwined with a certain national identity. Reyes offers an ambitious and unflinching portrait of contemporary Mexico that provides a vague answer regarding the endgame of the violence in the country.

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This review of 499 (2021) was written by and published by The Film Stage on 03 Aug 2021.

499 has generally received mixed reviews.

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