Imagining Argentina

Name: Imagining Argentina
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Released: June 11, 2004
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 27
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Rubén Blades

2004

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Arenas Entertainment | Release Date: June 11, 2004 | R

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Rubén Blades

Summary: Set in Argentina during the corrupt military dictatorship of the 1970's, this is the story of a man (Banderas) searching for his wife (Thompson), an outspoken journalist, and his daughter who are among the 30,000 "desaparecidos" (the disappeareds). (Arenas Entertainment)

Director: Christopher Hampton

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 107 min

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Ruthe Stein

A powerful and disturbing political drama. Read full review

Kevin Crust

Severely marred by a plot device so ludicrous it turns a serious drama into something silly. Read full review

Scott Foundas

Like "Life Is Beautiful" before it, Imagining Argentina juxtaposes horrific images of torture and humiliation against gooey optimism and thinks it's saying something profound about human resilience in the process. Read full review

David Stratton

Fails on almost every level…the film only succeeds in trivializing this shameful era. Read full review

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LilibethC.

Nov 15, 2005

I had the chance to see this movie just last night. I rated it at 8 because I felt that Carlos Rueda (Banderas) should have reacted more or strongly against what happened to his wife and daughter. Maybe if I ere in his place, I could have killed any junta that i see. This feel good/feel bad I had the chance to see this movie just last night. I rated it at 8 because I felt that Carlos Rueda (Banderas) should have reacted more or strongly against what happened to his wife and daughter. Maybe if I ere in his place, I could have killed any junta that i see. This feel good/feel bad movie which realy stirred emotions out of me.… Expand

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ZackL.

Jan 20, 2006

An excellent film. But the main character (banderas) should have shown more compassion and emotion.

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akenaton1984

Oct 23, 2017

No me pareció mala, sino mediocre. Sentí que pudo dar para más. La historia, el montaje e incluso muchas actuaciones pudieron ser mejores. Muchas partes de la trama movían más a risa que a angustia por lo que pasaba. Había elementos que no iban a ninguna parte o que sólo estaban ahí paraNo me pareció mala, sino mediocre. Sentí que pudo dar para más. La historia, el montaje e incluso muchas actuaciones pudieron ser mejores. Muchas partes de la trama movían más a risa que a angustia por lo que pasaba. Había elementos que no iban a ninguna parte o que sólo estaban ahí para significar quién sabe qué. En sí, había partes que eran de un absurdo involuntario, algunas secciones incluso se podrían tomar como una terrible falta de respeto para quienes vivieron esa época. Además se notaba que la película quería ser otra cosa, era muy pretenciosa con todo eso de Orfeo y La muerte roja".… Expand

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DavidP.

Nov 21, 2005

Not a good film aswell as the features as it needs loads of work!! Im disgusted its pathetic.

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