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Amores perros

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"Amores Perros" is a bold, intensely emotional, and ambitious story of lives that collide in a Mexico City car crash. Inventively structured as a triptych of overlapping and intersecting narratives, "Amores Perros" explores the lives of disparate characters who are catapulted into unforeseen dramatic situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog named Cofi.
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The brutality of Amores Perros may be difficult to watch at times, but this intense, gritty film packs a hard wallop.

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Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal 07/15/2023
The writer and director combine the gravity, narrative sweep and emotional pull of traditional literature with the dazzling visuals and pungent music of contemporary entertainment. Go to Full Review Barbara Scharres Chicago Reader 02/08/2008
Solidly engaging, supersized 2000 Mexican drama. Go to Full Review David Ansen Newsweek 11/01/2007
On screen, Gonzalez Inarritu's alarm registers loud and clear. Go to Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage Oct 17
If you don't like [the film], that's one thing, but denying it its value and wanting to deny its value... it's easy to say it's a bad film, which it isn't. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Sep 30
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A surprising film in more ways than one, it charts a possible path, an artistic and commercial model for the new Latin American cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Brian Susbielles InSession Film 03/02/2023
It’s an incredible piece of work that deserves to be seen again and again. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Christian M Jan 30 'Amores perros' hits hard with intertwining stories of love, betrayal, and guilt, told with confidence and risk. Its structure—three segments of varying intensity—keeps the narrative tense, though the middle section feels slightly less engaging. Gael García shines with magnetic naturalism, while Goya Toledo surprises by making her character viscerally unsettling. The soundtrack stands out, weaving seamlessly into the narrative and heightening the film’s raw impact. Iñárritu and Arriaga masterfully order chaos without domesticating it. Not perfect, but intense, honest, and unforgettable, this is a film that lingers long after viewing. See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Dec 6 Un drama de efecto mariposa que se volvió un antes y después del cine mexicano. Con los años sigue conservando su estatus, eso se comprueba fácil porque la trama cautiva al espectador, y esos 150 minutos no resultan agotadores. La película que pondría a González Iñárritu y Gael García en el escaparate mundial. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19 I don't understand what you all mean by "brutal". If you're referring to the dog fights, stop being a sissy. See more Dani G Oct 24 A powerful, intense, tragic story narrated from three different angles and the aftermath for each character involved. The movie that brought back mexican cinema and prestige for mexican filmmakers into the spotlight. See more Eye C @ECinc Oct 13 Siempre es una delicia ver esta película en pantalla grande, de lo mejor que se ha producido en México, y aunque no es perfecta, si está muy cerca de serlo. See more Gareth v @geewah Sep 29 A masterful, heart-wrenching mosaic of human connection and suffering. This movie as beautiful as it is brutal, is one of the best movies of 2001, and must see for fans of world cinema. See more Read all reviews
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Alejandro González Iñárritu

Director

Emilio Echevarría

El Chivo

Gael García Bernal

Octavio

Goya Toledo

Valeria Maya

Álvaro Guerrero

Daniel

Vanessa Bauche

Susana

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Synopsis "Amores Perros" is a bold, intensely emotional, and ambitious story of lives that collide in a Mexico City car crash. Inventively structured as a triptych of overlapping and intersecting narratives, "Amores Perros" explores the lives of disparate characters who are catapulted into unforeseen dramatic situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog named Cofi.
Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Producer
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Screenwriter
Guillermo Arriaga
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Zeta Film, Altavista Films
Rating
R (Language|Gore|Sexuality|Violence)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 13, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.4M
Runtime
2h 33m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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