Review of Biutiful (2010) by Paul F — 07 Sep 2011

Second viewing required to really appreciate all the story.

This review of Biutiful (2010) was written by Paul F on 07 Sep 2011.

Biutiful has generally received positive reviews.

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Biutiful is perhaps the worst of Iñárritu’s films but is still a great movie. Javier Bardem as the lead role makes the movie…

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By Matt B (1,998) on 02 Jun 2015

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By Jude P (456) on 11 Feb 2017

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By Drake H (66) on 02 Dec 2014

Its good. But its not for everyone. And the ending is trippy and somewhat predictable. But it is highly engaging…

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By John V (298) on 31 Dec 2015

The most relentlessly sad movie I've ever seen, but it's so gorgeous and Javier Bardem is so convincing and excellent I was just glad I found it…

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Iñárritu's trademark interwoven plots have one thread too many here, but this shattering experience-earthbound and fraught with the afterlife-is…

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By David K (1,644) on 18 Dec 2014

If you like depressing and emotional movies, carried by strong lead performances. This will be one for you.... Incredible movie…

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By Leong C (520) on 26 Mar 2015

Beautiful. No, biutiful. It is sad, for sure, it is about a person dieing, it could not be but sad…

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By Marco F (396) on 21 May 2014

As grim and as ugly as this movie is, it is fascinating to see these characters the way they are and live the way they do…

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