Review of Blame It on Fidel! (2006) by Chandni S — 11 Mar 2013
Life is captured from the eyes of a 9-year old in a changing environment - politically and personally. The excitement, confusion and struggle involved in her gradual adaptation to new life is done very naturally.
History and politics are the backbone of this movie but I enjoyed the movie not just because of that, but because it transported me to my childhood in someways. The political leanings are made easy to grasp through the little girl's innocent questioning, experience, learning.
All school friends of hers bring to us what we may sometimes fear of the society and the younger baby brother is an emotional relief through his directness. The humor is very real and the relationships are mature and deep.
Through the anger, frustration and reaction of her parents and other family members, the movie subtly brings out some of the hidden challenges of the evolving lives of adults who are discovering their passions while trying to preserve their family and coping past with the present and future.
The actors, especially the child actors sweep you off your feet from the first instant. The movie is brilliant, funny, illuminating and thoughtful.
This review of Blame It on Fidel! (2006) was written by Chandni S on 11 Mar 2013.
Blame It on Fidel! has generally received very positive reviews.
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