Buffronioc One of the wrost movies I have ever seen

Lucybespro It is a performances centric movie

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Aneesa Wardle The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

leolopesd I wasn't as satisfied as some of the reviewers seem to be. See, the film had potential to explore subjects, but felt a bit shallow in exploring the gay theme. It didn't delve into any of the issue, but rather dealt with the main character's struggle on coming out, and how little guilt he felt when his lover died.The main character was not relatable, therefore I spent the movie wondering why he wasn't the one who died. Santiago was such a marvelous character, and rather than exploring his point of view, we were left to empathize with a selfish, one dimensional character. I just wasn't able to feel his pain at all, because he only thought of himself throughout the whole picture, and the end wasn't enough to undo all the wrongs, here.

paul2001sw-1 Javier Fuentes-Leon's film 'Undertow' is a subtle, sympathetic portrait of a Peruvian fisherman torn between his pregnant wife and his gay lover. What's good about the film is the use it makes of the beautiful Pervuian coastline and the way it portrays status and dynamics within the community of a small fishing village; the acting is also good. But the major plot event occurs early, and afterwards there's a certain absence of drama: the range of things that might happen too constrained by what's already taken place. The film seems to start at least half-way through it's own natural story: inclusion of the events that predate the film's actual start might have added more drive to the narrative.

Movie Critic Miguel (Cristian Mercado) is having a homosexual affair with a truly handsome painter Santiago (Tatiana Astengo). He refuses however to have the affair go as far as Santiago wants (he is married) and the latter commits suicide.Santiago's soul cannot rest until he has a proper burial and he comes back as a ghost to be with Miguel--no one but Miguel can see him. Miguel doesn't want the ghost to leave so ties his body to a rock underwater. Once buried properly the ghost will leave.The homo-phobic small religious fishing community ostracizes Miguel when some nude drawings and paintings in Santiago's house reveal the affair.My God life must be hell in a Peruvian fishing village for gays although all the locals seemed eager to participate in a movie filming about it? I do think it is a good look at general life in the village a lot of local non actors are used. The actor playing the gay artist Astengo is an Adonis and played the part well.The ending where the body is found and Miguel confesses all and buries his lover is moving.My problem is I just don't care that much for the genre showing gay hate maybe because I am gay. It is uncomfortable and brings back too many bad memories. This movie is compounded by showing too many shots of pregnant wombs and other modern PC stuff I could do without.The ghost idea borders on the gimmicky but was done well. It is also depressing when barely into the movie the handsome gay good guy is dead from suicide.I wish they would make more movies where the gays beat the system instead of end up committing suicide or have an over sexual mother and other stereotypes that won't die.For the genre this gets about an 8. It is unique and interesting. Have this director make a positive one with happy ending!!RECOMMEND

nug_martin This my first time ever writing a review on a film. I just have to recommend this movie to everyone. You will feel emotionally moved by this movie. I can't believe I cried so much during the movie. I am a man who does not usually cry. This is one of the best love stories I have ever seen.Everything about this movie is just so good, especially the acting. The lead actors chosen for the roles really made this story even more special, they have the chemistry. I am sorry, I just don't know what else to write. You just need to see it for yourself.Please please watch it when you have the chance.