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By Jesus S (32) on 30 Jul 2011

Amazing movie that EVERYBODY should see! Especially Americans…

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By Janet P (37) on 29 Jul 2011

Here's simple, realist tale that tugs on the heart strings, but eschews overt sentimentality…

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By Ray H (322) on 29 Jul 2011

A nice little film. We know where this movie is probably going…

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By Carol C (101) on 28 Jul 2011

Excellent! Gives one pause about illegal aliens and puts a face to the issue…

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By Randy M (359) on 28 Jul 2011

Really excellent. A portrayal of the experiences of an illegal immigrant, who only wants a better life for his son…

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By Rocio L (4) on 28 Jul 2011

It was o good movie, it's the truth about what we expect from our kids n the hard work we do for them…

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By Derek Malcolm (772) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 28 Jul 2011

It speaks well enough about the fate of immigrants everywhere, especially those who want to work hard but end up being exploited…

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By Ladyrachel (2) on 28 Jul 2011

As a huge fan of handsome actor, Demian Bicher, I was looking forward with great anticipation to the release of A Better Life…

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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 27 Jul 2011

Emotionally engaging immigrant drama enlivened by strong performances from its two leads, but it's slightly undone by an overly predictable…

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By Mike M (2,387) on 27 Jul 2011

Allows itself time and space to observe the Latino community's faces and customs; the search for the truck is halted for a trip to the charro,…

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By Charles L (309) on 27 Jul 2011

Nothing I haven't heard of from the news. It is like watching a book report…

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By Cath Clarke (570) for Guardian (4,584) on 27 Jul 2011

Bichir carries it all with a measured performance of considerable emotion as the dad, clenched by so many years holding his breath, waiting…

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By Elliott Noble (448) for Sky Cinema (1,726) on 27 Jul 2011

Pitched somewhere between Ken Loach's Bread and Roses and the Hallmark Channel, it's solid, issue-of-the-week stuff…

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By Zack M (289) on 26 Jul 2011

Basically this film is an emotionally driven and very well acted cliche. That's not to say I didn't enjoy it, which I did…

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By Ethan L (615) on 26 Jul 2011

An intense drama featuring an Oscar Worthy performance from Demian Bichir…

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By Tom Dawson (244) for Total Film (3,532) on 26 Jul 2011

If the father/son relationship follows a tried-and-true trajectory, its obvious debt to Bicycle Thieves is repaid with sincere sentiment and…

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By Lisa Giles-Keddie (242) for Real.com (194) on 26 Jul 2011

A Better Life can be remembered as a humble but richly nuanced character study full of compassion…

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By Simon Reynolds (297) for Digital Spy (1,161) on 26 Jul 2011

The heartfelt performances and compelling story make A Better Life a worthy alternative to the loud and boisterous blockbusters invading multiplexes…

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Time Out (7,510) on 26 Jul 2011

The didacticism takes the shine off Weitz's accomplishment, even if the film builds up enough empathy to generate slow-burning emotional impact…

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By Ryan B (2,114) on 24 Jul 2011

A simple film, but worth it for moments when it captures the pain of invisibility in America…

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