Review of Macario (1960) by Byron B — 07 Feb 2008

I love this film. It is packed with symbolism!

This review of Macario (1960) was written by Byron B on 07 Feb 2008.

Macario has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Manuel R (39) on 13 May 2010

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By Alejandro E (452) on 08 Nov 2008

ES UNA MUY BUENA PELICULA, VIEJITA ESO SI, PERO ESTUPENDA. TUVE LA OPORTUNIDAD DE VER UNA PUESTA EN ESCENA CON EL SR…

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By Adawg J (11) on 18 Dec 2012

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By Miguel L (83) on 09 Jan 2008

When watching Macario I'm happy to see that its magic has endured since 1960…

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By Martin T (888) on 19 Oct 2009

A tad simplistic, and predictable in the way that all fables are pretty predictable, but interesting in a Bunuel-ripoff kind of way…

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By Joaquín F (13) on 05 Dec 2016

Una obra maestra, que más allá de hablar de la muerte y hacer un retrato de la idiosincrasia mexicana, tiene disertaciones acerca de la vida,…

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By Oscar T (386) on 03 Jul 2013

The best mexican movie that I've ever seen. The argument is so creative, Macario represent a good man that is tempted by the devil, the death and God…

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If Ugetsu and Seventh Seal had a Catholic baby in Mexico it would be this film…

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By Anthony B (897) on 14 Nov 2012

Despite some hilariously hokey acting, this suspenseful tragedy manages to make you care for the characters at its center…

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