Review of Burn the Bridges (2007) by Ernesto S — 06 Apr 2012
Francisco Franco -who directed the extraordinary Mexican stage version of "Master Class" with far more impressive results than the Broadway and West End versions- debuts with a very good film about a young woman who is trapped between taking care of her dying mom, and his fragile brother, who is coming to terms with his homosexuality.
Without clichés, the movie is a coming of age that feels fresh to the Mexican film scene. No one is stabbed, no one lives in extreme poverty, no one beats the gay guy. Thank you Francisco and María René Prudencio (they wrote the screenplay together) for not falling into the Ripstein trap.
A good vehicle for Irene Azuela's talent. Diana Bracho, who played Maria Callas under Franco's helm in Master Class, has a cameo appearance. Eugenia León and Julieta Vengas sing the same song.
This review of Burn the Bridges (2007) was written by Ernesto S on 06 Apr 2012.
Burn the Bridges has generally received positive reviews.
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