Review of Before Night Falls (2000) by Bubbie N — 11 Jan 2008
Although, during the first 45 minutes, Julian Schnabel's BEFORE NIGHT FALLS looks just like a movie about being gay and boning every guy that comes your way, it develops into a heartbreaking drama about the troubled life of REINALDO ARENAS, a Cuban writer in the times of the Revolution and Fidel Castro.
Beautifully shot and directed. It was filmed in Mexico and there are cameos by some of its most famous actors: Diego Luna, Ofelia Medina, Patricia Reyes Spíndola and Francisco Gattorno (he's not mexican though).
There are also special appearances by two of the best actors in the world: Sean Penn and Johnny Depp (their performances are not as good as they always are, but they're nice anyway). Subtle performance by Olivier Martinez.
But this is Javier Bardem's movie, and he gives an extraordinary portrayal of the cuban writer, virtually appearing in the whole movie, he even scored an Oscar nomination!
This review of Before Night Falls (2000) was written by Bubbie N on 11 Jan 2008.
Before Night Falls has generally received positive reviews.
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