lovdbvx t1_j27bwl5 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:07 AM

i’m a sucker for iñárritu’s films as is, but that middle sequence with cortes was absolutely incredible. couldn’t look away. also the sort-of offputting way they initially present mateo was developed really well and was really heartbreaking. amazing film.

WindUpBird1008 t1_j27xjq2 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 7:46 AM

The Cortes scene was phenomenal.

The thread linking the absolutely terrifying Narco interview > the "missing" on the streets of Mexico City > the colonial genocide of indigenous people > Cortes' conquest of Mexico by divide and conquer? Heavy stuff, man.

EDIT: the movie gets a lot of flak for being self-indulgent and overly autobiographical, but this here is exactly why I think the movie also has valuable commentary on Mexico and the US. It shouldn't be taken as pure navel gazing by Iñarritu

CosmicLars t1_j2ebrmr wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:06 PM

How would you rank Bardo in his filmography? I love Birdman, the Revenant, 21 Grams, & Babel. Haven't seen anything else. Looking forward to watching Bardo later today.

Currently watching "This Place Rules" on HBOMAX. Holy fuck this country is weird.

kelferkz t1_j2eipec wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:52 PM

instead of watching Bardo, watch "Amores Perros" , I think is the best one of the bunch and part of Babel and 21 grams "death" trilogy.

The movie are 3 stories that engage in a single event and its awesome

Just a heads up, if you cannot stomach animal cruelty, its going to be a heavy movie.