Review of Biutiful (2010) by Jane S — 22 Jun 2011

Highly sensitive and nuanced portrayal by Javier Bardem of psychic pain and complicity in the midst of human chaos.

This review of Biutiful (2010) was written by Jane S on 22 Jun 2011.

Biutiful has generally received positive reviews.

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It's heavy and dark but very real and beautiful. It's a must see in my opinion. Bardem is such a great actor and Inarritu is such a great director…

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

Biutiful (and it's pronounced beautiful by the way) is without a doubt a step down from Alejandro González Iñárritu's previous dramas…

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Look in my eyes. Look at my face. Remember me, please. Don't forget me, Ana. Don't forget me, my love, please…

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By Augustine H (906) on 05 Feb 2014

Buenisima!!! Esta si es pelicula no fregaderas 100 para IÃ±arritu y 100 para Bardem... ah y tambien para Santaolalla…

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By Júlio A (171) on 27 Oct 2016

You can't fault Javier Bardem's acting skill or indeed his tenacity as he takes us on a depressing and overly long tour of some of the least…

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By Ws W (1,791) on 12 Apr 2014

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