Emerald Cowboy
Indican Pictures | Release Date: September 19, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
21
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
3
Negative:
6
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50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The acting is weak, largely because many of the performers seem uncomfortable speaking English. The last half-hour works up a fair amount of action and suspense, though. Read full review
50
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
May not be a work of fiction but, despite its many minutes of real footage, it is far from being a documentary. Lack of truth in advertising notwithstanding, the story of this Colombian cowboy deserved to be told. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Rich in authentic locales but is unevenly directed by Andrew Molina and is hazy in its chronology. Hayata's story in all its myriad implications might well have been better told in documentary form. Read full review
38
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Having written, co- directed and played the lead in this awkward, ego-driven memoir, Hayata has turned a genuinely compelling life story into an embarrassing vanity production. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
Having tackled treacherous terrain to film Hayata's story, the filmmakers miss the opportunity to deliver a scorching testament to the dangers and passions that drive the saga. Read full review
20
Village VoiceJorge Morales
The filmmakers may have aimed for doc-like authenticity, but the result is more like a QVC fabulous fake. Read full review
20
The New York TimesDave Kehr
Though Mr. Hayata seems convinced that he is a colorful, romantic figure, the movie itself is crushingly mundane and unlikely to attract any audience beyond close relatives. Read full review
20
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The real-life Hayata plays himself with little conviction, while the rest of the Spanish-speaking cast give the impression that they don't have the slightest idea what their English-language dialogue means. Read full review
0
New York PostJonathan Foreman
Thanks to the amateurish, spectacularly talent-free quality of its cinematography, direction, writing and acting, Emerald Cowboy is simply impossible to sit through. Read full review
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