Biutiful
8.5/10Watched 20232h 28mDramaReleased 2010
Chris's take
Heartfelt film that's full of soul and real, human characters. In particular, Bardem gives an incredible performance with layers and subtelty to his lead role.
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast
Javier Bardem
Uxbal
Maricel Álvarez
Marambra
- H
Hanaa Bouchaib
Ana
Guillermo Estrella
Mateo
Eduard Fernández
Tito
Cheikh Ndiaye
Ekweme
- D
Diaryatou Daff
Ige
Cheng Taishen
Hai
Plot overview
This is a story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who's sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.