AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Supelice Dreadfully Boring

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Cristina Marie I am a big fan of European Cinema but did not know this young Spanish director (Alberto Rodriguez). I have to say that he is very good and now I can't wait to see his previous film: "The Suit"."7 Virgins" depicts the life of certain teenagers in Andalucia who live their lives to the limit because they feel they have nothing to lose. The young actors are fantastic. I'm not surprised that Juan Jose Ballesta won the Silver Shell at the San Sebastian Film Festival - well deserved! I remember reading that Angelica Huston, who was president of the jury back then, had said that Juan Jose Ballesta was the closest thing she had seen to being a real movie star.

dromasca '7 virgenes' succeeds to raise above its genre. The action happens in a suburb in Spain with the principal character getting out from a juvenile institution for 48 hours in order to attend his brother's wedding. How will he use the time, how will he catch with the time spent inside and reconnect with the real world. Director Alberto Rodríguez's hero does not want or does not seem capable to disconnect from the habits of his past, all the teenage heroes actually seem to be caught in a circle of violence and small crime that they do try to escape. Without falling into melodrama or making any strong social comment the movie focuses instead on the psychology of the hero and of his friend, the horizon or the lack of horizon of their lives and future. Succeeding to produce a well acted film, with a good sense of rhythm and a dose of sympathy for the characters at the fringe of the society director Alberto Rodríguez shows here a talent that may show up more obviously if and when he will approach some more interesting themes.

Daniel Arco Well... its generic, predictable, and well... living in Spain let me just tell you that this movie wasn't that hard to make and most of the characters in the movie are typical. It may impress foreigners but theses characters are stereotypes of Spanish cinema.Even so... Jesus Carranza does a neat job as Richi, proving that even the most superficial character if done with dignity can be interesting to watch and well... Juan Jose BAllesta probably had fun playing himself.If it wasn't for its twisted ending, the movie would be below average in my opinion, but everything must be said, Did anyone expect Richci to die?

rdjeffers Spain, 2005 (86 minutes)Monday June 5, 9:30pm The Neptune Wednesday June 7, 4:15pm Pacific Place"Dude, weren't you in the joint?" "I still am, this is an illusion."While free on a 48-hour pass from juvenile detention to attend his brothers wedding, Tano (Juan Jose Ballestra) makes the most of his time, drinking, clubbing, getting busy with his girl and getting into plenty of trouble in this "Muchachoz en la Hood" of sorts. Tano looks up his friend Richi (Jesus Carroza) and before long they are running through a shopping mall with a stolen wallet. Director Alberto Rodriguez' effective use of subtext presents an interesting alternative to what might have been a stereotyped and dull story of young hooligans. Tano picks up his girl Patri (Alba Rodriguez) and they ride off on his scooter. When they are first seen in private Patri is wearing Tano's shirt. The use of montage to bridge scenes is reminiscent of Michael Mann while the portrayal of thoughtless crime, hopelessness and devalued life could almost be a Spanish translation of S. E. Hinton.