Official Synopsis : From the director of About a Boy comes A Better Life - a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father's love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had.
What to Expect : A heartfelt docudrama that deals with the issues of immigration and the perils of the urban jungle. A small, but intriguing project from Chris Weitz, who is more known for his juvenile "American Pie" and "New Moon" of the Twilight Saga.
Critical Response : Despite being released only in selected theaters in the US, the movie is enjoying a warm welcome from critics, who praised director Chris Weitz for pulling back on the schmaltz and for the depth with which he treats the story. Some have called the movie authentic and touching, while other simply enjoyed seeing Weitz perform outside his comfort zone. Currently it's 79% fresh on Rottentomatoes.com with 23 positive reviews and only 6 negative.
More Details :
- Starring : Demian Bichir, Eddie Sotelo, Joaquin Cosio.
- Director : Chris Weitz.
- Screenplay : Eric Eason.
- Running Time : 98 min.
- Rating : PG-13 for some violence, language and brief drug use.
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