The Worst Film Ever

A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Overly sentimental, poorly written and acted, an infamous stereotype of a naive poor latina who refuses to learn two words in english and speaks spanish to all the locals, a passive accumulation of misfortunes, a constant soft guitar and piano soundtrack over mechanical and manipulative events, a sudden and detached outcome... mediocre, uninteresting, unbearably soft film-making. It lightly scratches the surface of the human drama and adds absolutely nothing to the issue, other than clichés and common places.This is a terrible movie, so dreadful that the short running time feels like an eternity. The scarce lifting moments are painfully lame and powerless, as dreadful as everything else. Paola Mendoza´s acting is just bad and the fact she´s turning this script into a novel makes me think the worse. I´d rather watch "El Norte" over and over. This is the worst film about immigration I´ve ever seen. It might even be the only bad one since the nature of the issue is so important it usually allows movies to be relevant on all levels. "Entre Nos" is a complete failure with a shameless presumptuous title.

The story told in "Entre nos" is one that crosses cultures around the world therefore resulting in a gripping and heart-wrenching movie. A mother of two is reunited in Queens, New York with her husband. Mariana and her kids are new to the United States from Colombia and speak barely any English and therefore Mariana has not established herself as a self-sufficient individual and thus her family relies entirely upon her husband to support their family. However, he takes off for Miami in search of a job, insisting upon leaving Mariana behind with the children. It takes a depressing and anger-engendering amount of time for her husband to decide he no longer wants to be anchored by the burden of his family, and ceases to send money to his wife and children. Soon they are evicted and forced to sleep in parks and dumpster diving for cans to earn enough money everyday for food. The remarkability of Mariana's story is her bravery and the unwavering love she shows her children and her oldest child shows her. Forgiveness and patience toward each other comes easily amidst some of the most trying of circumstances imaginable for a family. The characters in this movie are ones worth emulating, and there is an abundance of loving traits audiences can and ought to garner from the story.

Entre Nos is about a Columbian woman whose husband leaves her and their two children alone in the United States after only being there for two weeks. It is about her struggle to survive in a foreign land where she does not speak the language and jobs are hard to find. Mariana and her children, Gabriel and Andrea, have to make choices that change their whole lives.This movie pulls at the heart. The family was so happy being together and cooking empanadas. Yet, after the husband leaves Mariana has to face the fact of caring for her children alone. The director depicts this very well. The struggle of trying to find a job and care for her children breaks the heart. Without money Mariana and her children get kicked out of their apartment. This leads to them living on the street where they progressively get dirtier and dirtier, wearing the same clothes. This is great for depicting their struggle, but they still had clean looking hair which takes away from the whole meaning of being homeless.Also, something that makes this movie sad is the choices the family has to make. Mariana must choose to go through garbage to make money. So do her children. She has to have an abortion because she cannot take care of the baby. The scene in the movie where she bleeds into the bathtub is graphic because it symbolizes how she and her children never had a true beginning to life in America. Gabriel's decision to cut ties with the children in his neighborhood was sad because it symbolizes his acceptance of the life he must live.The actors do a wonderful job portraying the struggle of being homeless and of being hungry. The emotions they show fit the scenes perfectly; woman's anger at her abandonment, a son's realization that he must now take care of his family, and the woman's acceptance of her abandonment.Entre Nos is not for the faint of heart. There are scenes that will make a person cry, with both anger and sadness. Yet, this movie is great for those that valve family, love and struggles overcome. This is for those that like happy endings and knowing that everything works out in the end, even when the problems seem insurmountable. If you like this movie you might also enjoy Like Water for Chocolate

From the trying streets of Queens, New York, Entre Nos, captivates the compassion of an immigrant family struggling to make it in America. The complexity of the modern issues of immigration becomes real, as the lives of mother Mariana and her two children (Gabi and Andrea,) unravel into poverty. Through the use of a strong storyline, directors Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza, create a cold world for the most needing hands.As the storyline progresses and the role of each character becomes evident, the stunning performances of the actors is heart wrenching. Mariana's conviction to caring for her two children is stunning. At an age where giving up seems to be the easier route, she holds on to them with every ounce of her soul. Through her struggle of dialogue with the world around her, Marian's efforts to find work are nothing short of painful. The particular ability of Gabi and Andrea to perform such important roles at their age is simply impressive. As the times get worse for their family, their clear a deliverance of emotion entitles them awe. Gabi assuming the job of the man of the family in such a mature manner brings about very heavy emotions. Standing guard over his mother and sister on their first night on the streets, the audience can feel the power of direction.It is the modern American tale. It is the story of the dream, from the ground up. The truth behind how the world can beat you down and the drive to stand back up again. Offering hope to hold on, Entre Nos is a film deserving of praise.