Shakespeare couldn't have said it better. This tragic love story has some interesting added ingredients to the original Romeo and Juliet. The movie shows us several facets of the human nature. From greed and hatred, to impotence. From pure love to desire. From submission to a macho attitude. The fatherly figure is very strong; his will has to be obeyed at all times, even if this means sacrificing your own life. The other very imposing figure, is the local Priest, whose authority and respect is very obvious. In a way, the players, acted in a very theatrical manner. You can, at times, think that you are watching a play in a theater, rather than watching a movie. A love story could not end without a tragedy, and this one is not the exception. Interesting movie to watch, specially since it was filmed back in 1942 with very limited technical resources.
2 Reviews
In glorious black and white
pv6126 September 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Superproduction with a great cast to match this great love story!
Manuel and Soledad are in love. But their love is surrounded by sadness and tragedy. Mr. Pedro Antonio de Alarcón wrote the book and Julio Bracho and Gabriel Figueroa took care of the rest as only they could have done it. Only Figueroa could get away with those extreme close ups to the feminine eyes, in this case, Marins.
Love is not bigger than hate, or hard feelings, or charity, or contempt. This two characters, Manuel (Negrete) y Soledad (Marín), are handled by life like puppets, surrounded by people who not always do the right thing.
We witness Manuel's early childhood and then we wait another ten years from his departure until his comeback, when he makes thing even with the man who had taken everything he felt love for... even the woman who loved him... This movie shouldn't be missed!
Manuel and Soledad are in love. But their love is surrounded by sadness and tragedy. Mr. Pedro Antonio de Alarcón wrote the book and Julio Bracho and Gabriel Figueroa took care of the rest as only they could have done it. Only Figueroa could get away with those extreme close ups to the feminine eyes, in this case, Marins.
Love is not bigger than hate, or hard feelings, or charity, or contempt. This two characters, Manuel (Negrete) y Soledad (Marín), are handled by life like puppets, surrounded by people who not always do the right thing.
We witness Manuel's early childhood and then we wait another ten years from his departure until his comeback, when he makes thing even with the man who had taken everything he felt love for... even the woman who loved him... This movie shouldn't be missed!
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