Roma
Netflix | Release Date: November 21, 2018
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cameronhalmansJan 9, 2019
Roma doesn’t just capture you in the essence of its setting, it captures you with life itself. A film maticulously directed by Alfonso Cauron, that it feels like you’re a spectator in the actual events, not just cinema. A masterpiece.

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020
*Me looking at all the audience reviews*:
Say boring again! I dare you! I double dare you muthafu-!
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NoahboyJul 13, 2019
Perfect production design, cinematography, and directing, while there are little flaws like scenes going on for a tad too long.
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Slovenly_MuseFeb 24, 2019
An enthralling love letter of a film whose story is told not just through dialogue, but through the rich symbolism that permeates every scene. Affectionate, restrained, and painfully present in every moment, "Roma" is a cinematic feast.
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Vitor007Jan 23, 2019
Alfonso Cuarón managed to overcome himself after "Gravity". Again, he makes a spectacular screenplay and cinematography with this film. Because it is nothing conventional (consisting of black and white, having a history without any moreAlfonso Cuarón managed to overcome himself after "Gravity". Again, he makes a spectacular screenplay and cinematography with this film. Because it is nothing conventional (consisting of black and white, having a history without any more fantasy and not having been dubbed in countries whose Spanish language does not use) ends up "distracting" the attention of the public (despite attracting the attention of Experts and curious), but even with this concern, the performances in the technical and practical part, "Roma" makes it beautiful, consolidating itself as one of the best films of the year. 9.8/10… Expand
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LajaleaaFeb 11, 2019
"No puedo, estoy muerto."
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( 72/100 ) . Roma es una colección de fotografías que evocan una memoria con un valor sensible increíble, pero, como dije hace un párrafo, no puedes planear una memoria, y Roma es una memoria muy bien planeada."No puedo, estoy muerto."
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Roma es una colección de fotografías que evocan una memoria con un valor sensible increíble, pero, como dije hace un párrafo, no puedes planear una memoria, y Roma es una memoria muy bien planeada.
Cuaron no es un tonto y estoy seguro de que sabe cada una de las razones de sus decisiones y el alcance de ellas, lo admiro plenamente por ello. Sin embargo yo no me dejaré llevar tan fácilmente.
Roma relata uno de los fragmentos más importantes en la vida de Cleo, quien trata de darle vida al recuerdo de Libo, quien fue la sirvienta, cuidadora y nana de la familia de Cuaron. Cleo será quien nos transporte por la ciudad y las habitaciones; quien nos hable de las personas, de los romances y odios; las clases sociales, los paisajes, los niños, los adultos y, en sí, el panorama intimo de la sociedad mexicana en los 70's.
Cuaron reafirma su capacidad de hacer cine y su gran habilidad poética. Él se demuestra como una de las personalidades más responsables, humanas, emotivas y conscientes en su arte. Esto no es nuevo, pues en cada uno de sus proyectos sorprende narrativa, visual y simbólicamente. Sin embargo, Roma, como una carta personal a sus seres queridos, no lo siento como su mejor proyecto. A pesar de que cuida y detalla cada plano de sus tomas con paisajes, eventos y rostros, la película es pesada por el hecho de que pretende hacer que su público contemple lo más posible. Uno de los amigos con los que fui a verla mencionó al salir: "Siento que la película podría alargarse todo lo que sea y yo podría seguir viéndola a gusto." Le doy la razón, el nivel de encanto que el público le tenga a la película depende del nivel de atención que le preste a Cuaron, y la paciencia de cargar, no solo con la historia, sino con el lugar y tiempo mismo de la exposición. Dicha exposición es, repito, una colección de memorias fotográficas. La memoria no necesita de narrativa extra, de visualización extra, de buenas actuaciones, de un guión, de una dirección y de un elenco enorme para construir grandes y bellos espacios, sino al revés. El contexto, la actitud, la interacción y la situación están delimitadas por la misma memoria fotográfica. Y Cuaron tomó sus mejores fotografías, las recordó, construyó un escenario para recrearlas, escogió a la gente necesaria para representarla e, independientemente de la calidad, la presentó. Eso no solo es injusto, sino también un golpe bajo. Por eso hay gente enojada con Yalitza Aparicio y su falta de trayectoria; y Marina De Tavira y su falta de presencia comercial. Pero también es por eso que han sido muy merecidamente premiadas con sus nominaciones al Oscars.
El ingenio reside en que Cuaron ha escogido los retratos más bellos no de su vida, sino de la vida. Así como esas pequeñas brisas de paz que me acariciaron aquel día en el que estuve en el bote, él toma a todo su equipo y los pone frente a la cámara para reaccionar ante la belleza de la vida y sus diferentes significados. La belleza de hablar con un niño, la belleza del cuerpo, la belleza del llanto, la belleza un abrazo, de un temblor, tanto en el cuerpo como en el alma, de una abandono, de una búsqueda, de una lucha, de una muerte y una victoria. Cuaron sabe que hay belleza en la vida y lo usa a su favor, usa a la vida para expresarla en su película junto a un elenco que no necesita nada más que ser sensible a ella misma. Por lo tanto no importa que la fotografía tenga efectos especiales, o que el guión salte abruptamente a una resolución incoherente con la actitud de los personajes, personajes que no demuestran un estilo de vida extraordinario. Mientras todos los elementos sean bien advertidos de qué, lo que están haciendo no es actuar y trabajar, sino vivir, todo estará bien. No me quiero extender más. El film es hermoso, y está muy bien filmado, la esperanza que tiene Roma en que el público sea tan sensible, paciente, atento y melancólico es demasiada. Personalmente, tengo suficiente belleza en mi propia vida como para querer verla a través de las fotos de alguien más. Otros tendrán suficiente belleza en la suya como para apreciar la de alguien más. Otros carecerán de belleza en su vida como para ser capaces de admirar la de alguien más, o tal vez carecen tanto de ella que son incapaces de reconocerla aunque la vean en una película. Sea cual sea la situación, Roma es una belleza que no es difícil encontrar en la vida que cada uno de nosotros va fotografiando y coleccionando en su memoria.… Expand
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IsaacJJan 19, 2019
Alfonso Cuaron has made a name for himself as a stellar director but his passion project, 2018’s Roma, is an impressive feat even for this Oscar-winning heavyweight, who not only directs here, but writes, shoots and edits as well. Roma is anAlfonso Cuaron has made a name for himself as a stellar director but his passion project, 2018’s Roma, is an impressive feat even for this Oscar-winning heavyweight, who not only directs here, but writes, shoots and edits as well. Roma is an ode to Cuaron’s childhood in Mexico City, told through the eyes of a young housekeeper, Cleo (newcomer Yalitza Aparicio), whose life we see unfold against the backdrop of political turbulence.
Roma is a definite exercise in artistry; this film is absolutely gorgeous, shot in vintage black and white (a pretentious yet oddly fitting decision), full of wide and detailed shots that immerse us within the world. As well as beauty, there’s a phenomenal sense of authenticity to the film, whether it be in languid scenes that play out in real time or in the film’s intricate sound design, which favours the ambience of street noises over a stringed orchestra. The technical mastery of Roma, however, acts as both its greatest achievement and its pitfall. The film’s design somewhat overshadows its plot, hiding a flawed picture beneath its glossy exterior. Much of this movie, in particular the middle, is rather mundane, struggling to reach the high emotional stakes one expects. The narrative rambles and there are numerous points where the film feels restrained by its luscious presentation. The factor that prevents Roma from becoming simply a parade of pretentiousness is the clearly deep personal reasons behind which it has been made; though the film is not always consistent, Alfonso Cuaron is an attentive director and his intelligent and gentle screenplay is one of the film’s greatest strengths. In all truth, when Roma hits gold, it’s a subtle, yet deeply moving film; scenes in the third act particularly are very well done, serving that desired emotional resonance that the rest of the film desperately fails to deliver. Yalitza Aparicio gives a wonderfully natural performance as Cleo, but the real stand out performer of the film is Marina de Tavira as Sofia, the mother of the family. De Tavira produces the only performance that truly gripped me, never allowing herself to be overshadowed by the virtuous design of the film. Equally satisfying is Cuaron’s clever inclusion of political context that provides for the most pleasing dramatic moments.
Roma is likely to find great success in the awards season this year; credit should be given to the sheer flair of the film’s design and Cuaron’s astute writing and cinematography. However, beneath the art of Roma lies a lesser film, that only sporadically hits its targets of emotion and excitement.… Expand
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AJGo85Feb 27, 2019
A movie like Roma does not come along too often. The new film by master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón has the look and feel of an epic film and the intimacy and emotion of a small, personal film. From the trailer, plot description, and lavish,A movie like Roma does not come along too often. The new film by master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón has the look and feel of an epic film and the intimacy and emotion of a small, personal film. From the trailer, plot description, and lavish, wordy praise it’s received from critics you might get the impression that Roma is the epitome of an arthouse movie. Perhaps it is, if that means it is also a beautiful, superbly crafted, and deeply affecting cinematic achievement. It’s hard to describe what makes Roma so special because it elicits such an emotional response in the people it connects with, myself included. Roma works on so many levels I suspect any viewer will connect with it in some way.
Cuarón’s screenplay is loosely based on his experiences as a boy in Mexico City in the early 1970’s, specifically on his relationship with the family maid/nanny. This is not a story about a young boy, however. Seeking to pay tribute to the women that raised him, Cuarón makes them the focus of the movie. He even dedicates this film to his real life nanny, Liboria "Libo" Rodriguez. We follow a year in the life Cleo, a servant for an upper-class family in the Mexico City district of Roma. She cleans the house (including endless amounts of dog poop), cares for the children, and is treated as lovingly as a servant can be by her employers. First time actress Yalitza Aparicioas Cleo is so good and feels so natural in her role that she’s earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Marina deTavira has received a Supporting Actress nomination for her role as the family matriarch, Sofia.
Cleo’s eventful year begins when her boyfriend abandons her in a movie theater after she tells him that she is pregnant. At the same time, we gather from overheard snippets of conversations between Sofia and other adults that her husband has left the family. She tells her children that their father is on a long business trip in Canada. Sofia and Cleo do not necessarily become any closer, but Sofia and her mother are happy for Cleo and take her to see the doctor. The life events in Roma, both big and small, are episodic, but thankfully the story never meanders or feels aimless. Cleo accompanies the family to a relative’s estate, goes on a search for her wayward boyfriend, and goes with the family on a vacation to the beach. The outside world intrudes abruptly and harshly into Cleo’s day to day life though natural and man-made disasters. The focus is kept on Cleo throughout these events, which in a way makes them more real. A forest fire at a New Year’s party provides some of the film’s most memorable images. Just as the children are only marginally aware of the world of the adults until they feel a direct effect, so too are the adults with the larger world. Roma is not without some heavy-handed moments such as when a toast to someone’s doesn’t happen because the cup breaks, or when the characters go to see Marooned (I’m sure both Cleo and Sofia feel that they have been marooned by the men in their lives).
For Roma Cuarón did the cinematography himself, and it is safe to say that he learned a thing or two from his long-time cinematographer, the legendary Emmanuel Lubezki, who has won 3 Oscars in a row. Cuarón shot his picture in glorious black & white on 65mm cameras. This is what makes Roma so visually stunning and gives it the feel of an epic. Typically, 65mm cameras are used for big budget action films like Lawrence of Arabia, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and, most recently, Dunkirk. When a modern filmmaker uses black and white, they tend to emphasize shadows. Cuarón’s camera captures wonderful shadows but it is much more concerned with what light illuminates. Sunlight seems to make everything it touches have an ethereal and dreamlike glow. The black & white makes every image feel like an old photograph conjuring old memories and emotions. Whenever the camera moves it is slow and deliberate and long, unbroken shots are numerous. Cuarón does not use many, if any, close ups. Instead his camera keeps its distance acting like window into Cleo’s life. The emotions in this story are so universal that you don’t need tight close ups on faces to know what a character is feeling or share in their emotions.
I expect Roma will challenge Children of Men’s title as his masterpiece and make an appearance on the next round Best of the Decade lists.
Roma received a very brief theatrical release from its online streaming distributor, Netflix. It played in Austin in just one theater for two weeks and I was lucky enough to see it on a big screen. Seeing these images projected larger than life was a very enjoyable experience. I watched Roma again on my TV recently, and it is still visually and emotionally compelling. This is the sign of a truly great film. No matter how or when you see it, those sights and sounds will swirl around and take you on a journey.… Expand
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JazzwazlerJan 20, 2019
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5hutupJan 21, 2019
For those of you who don't speak Spanish, WTH did you read? Whole sentences were LEFT OUT; others were poorly translated as if 1/2 by Zellenial TEXTING-IT-IN w/ his/her counterpart at the office using google translate. WTF to the MAX. NEVER.For those of you who don't speak Spanish, WTH did you read? Whole sentences were LEFT OUT; others were poorly translated as if 1/2 by Zellenial TEXTING-IT-IN w/ his/her counterpart at the office using google translate. WTF to the MAX. NEVER. EVER. Have I read such appalling and lacking translation. Black and white worked to emphasize an otherwise over-stylized piece of UPPER-MIDDLE-CLASS this is my NANNY STORY. Yes, I like much of it, but some of it was HEAVY-HANDED e.g. the opening scene of endless washing. And the ZERO translation of the native dialogue? Of the head-dress man at the fire scene? It was all ironically ahistorical, too in leaving out the geopolitics of the US at the time, which is reduced to TV watching, i.e. cinema. If this is the best you have, please take GIRLS creator Lena with you- overrated, self-important, smug as cool, in-crowd. I don't see a masterpiece. I just see another Coppola-esque production, i.e. well-connected, well-produced, well-heeled, but underwhelming and overrated.… Expand
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josefinayanezhJan 23, 2019
Boring black and white film. There is nothing interesting. The boring life of a domestic worker.
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MarkmantJan 26, 2019
This film is more seeing an exhibit of black and white photos in an art gallery rather than a movie. Pretty, but not much going on. To say that the pace is glacial would be an insult to the comparative fleetness of those rivers of ice. TheThis film is more seeing an exhibit of black and white photos in an art gallery rather than a movie. Pretty, but not much going on. To say that the pace is glacial would be an insult to the comparative fleetness of those rivers of ice. The plot is mundane, dialogue sparse, and action is almost non-existent. If you enjoy watching a maid do dishes, pick up dog poop, and do the laundry by hand, this is the movie for you. Go see Green Book, A Star is Born, or BlackkKlansman if you are looking for a best picture nominee to scratch off your list.… Expand
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SoulsRisingMay 27, 2019
This review is for the album "Music inspired by the film Roma" since the album is not on the website. This album is a brilliant musical restitution of the movie's atmosphere, that is eclectic and yet homogeneous. Stunningly gorgeous.
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9339Feb 3, 2019
The script was poorly written. Much of the acting overdone. I kept waiting for some redeeming value. I can't understand why the movie received any rating above 30.
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Wschmitty23Feb 9, 2019
Didn't know what to expect when I went into this movie but it turned out to be beautifully shot, heart warming, sad, exciting, lot of emotions going on it. Worth the watch, should probably win best picture
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27mh28Feb 19, 2019
I began to watch Roma and couldn't believe how slow and boring it was. I knew I was going to have a problem due to having to watch it on tv, in black and white, with subtitles. This director just doesn't do it for me. His subjects are tooI began to watch Roma and couldn't believe how slow and boring it was. I knew I was going to have a problem due to having to watch it on tv, in black and white, with subtitles. This director just doesn't do it for me. His subjects are too heavy and I am really more in need of entertainment. I really don't understand his broad appeal. It seems to stem from the political correctness movement. That's fine,but please step it up a bit!… Expand
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UncleWillardMar 12, 2019
This is a beautiful film, and a fantastic achievement by Netflix, though I will say it was hard to connect with the characters. I always felt like I was looking at it through a telescope. I couldn't find a character to anchor to throughout,This is a beautiful film, and a fantastic achievement by Netflix, though I will say it was hard to connect with the characters. I always felt like I was looking at it through a telescope. I couldn't find a character to anchor to throughout, not even its lead, who was phenomenal. I though Shoplifters, another contender in Foreign Language at the Oscars was far better and more nuanced. It definitely deserved Best Picture over Green Book, as did a few other noms.… Expand
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AlinzparkJun 17, 2019
“Roma”, written, directed, edited, produced, and shot by Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Gravity) is a plain and simple masterpiece. Set in 1970’s Mexico, the film follows Cleo (played by first-time actress Yalitza Aparicio), a middle maid“Roma”, written, directed, edited, produced, and shot by Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Gravity) is a plain and simple masterpiece. Set in 1970’s Mexico, the film follows Cleo (played by first-time actress Yalitza Aparicio), a middle maid for a middle-class family. The film began streaming on Netflix December 14th of this year. The story of Roma is an unusual one as it seemingly has no narrative structure. It follows Cleo as she performs her duties as the surrogate mother of the family, goes on dates and hangs out with her friends. Despite the loose structure, the story is far from listless. It possesses a hypnotic pace; slowly drawing towards an emotional climax. The seemingly meandering plot turns out to actually be a meticulous set up for not one, but a sequence of gutwrenching payoffs towards the latter part of the film. This film is one of the few in Cuarón’s filmography that isn’t shot by longtime collaborator Emmanuel Lubezki with Roma rather being shot by Cuarón himself. That being said, the influence of Lubezki is certainly felt on the style of cinematography (though similarities to the 3-time Oscar-winner is hardly a bad thing). That isn’t to say the film lacks visual character. it’s shot in stunning black-and-white with the camera moving in a hypnotic, smooth manner; rarely interrupted by cuts. The acting is as excellent as one would expect, with Yalitza Aparicio being a standout. Because of this, it is unfortunate that Cuarón rarely gives his actors the opportunity to show off their skills, as the camera is often pulled extremely far out; not allowing for much expression. There is an unspoken rule in film criticism to be sparing with the word “masterpiece”. If one overuses the term, it loses its gravity. That being said, Roma is a film worthy of the title. It is a narrative and technical marvel. It is an absolute masterpiece.… Expand
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MahmusAug 22, 2019
The visuals, the acting and the direction are absolutely outstanding. This is clearly a very personal film.
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TilluAug 31, 2019
Roma is Alfonso Cuaron's masterpiece. It's slow but no painfull, subtle yet makes a massive impact on the viewer, it is unique and spectacular. It's complete lack of musical score combined with Cuaron's long takes makes it a must see film of 2019.
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ericrendeiroNov 24, 2019
Reality in it's purest form. There will always exist a story for every little thing in this world.
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Ken-senpai-Nov 9, 2019
This movie is pure art, from a perspective of a Mexican resident I need to say that It represents in a perfect way how it was in that time although the direction, photography and acting it's pretty good, the movie is personal for Cuaron andThis movie is pure art, from a perspective of a Mexican resident I need to say that It represents in a perfect way how it was in that time although the direction, photography and acting it's pretty good, the movie is personal for Cuaron and it's reflected in the script as they show a real personal history and set aside the historical conflicts and events, and the movie became just anecdote… Expand
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paulwxsDec 14, 2019
O resultado de Roma é o melhor que Cuarón poderia ter dado ao público. Perfeito tanto em aspectos técnicos, quanto narrativos. A fotografia faz sentido com a história, levando o espectador a sentir exatamente o que deveria em cada cena.O resultado de Roma é o melhor que Cuarón poderia ter dado ao público. Perfeito tanto em aspectos técnicos, quanto narrativos. A fotografia faz sentido com a história, levando o espectador a sentir exatamente o que deveria em cada cena.
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veryhappy_yayJan 11, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful, loving family drama story. It can make you tear up in most instances, and it has such a lovely, beautiful ending that can almost make you as happy as your first walk. Cleo's journey throughout is rough, sad, and the fact that she lost her baby was very emotional. I recommend this movie a million times.… Expand
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Alex_PMar 30, 2020
Roma... is single handedly the most slow paced and boring movie I have ever watched. But it is also the most exciting, scary, thought provoking and interesting movie I've ever seen. It takes it's time to tell a story, and it makes that clearRoma... is single handedly the most slow paced and boring movie I have ever watched. But it is also the most exciting, scary, thought provoking and interesting movie I've ever seen. It takes it's time to tell a story, and it makes that clear in the first couple minutes of the film, where we watch a floor being washed for a solid 3 minutes, which doesn't seem like long but it drags on. The first two acts are interesting, sure, but slow and it drags out. Then all of a sudden, in the third act, BAM! everything happens, and we have been well prepared with the previous hour and 30 minutes of film to deal with it. It is definitely not everyone's movie, but wow, it's one hell of a snail ride.
The cinematography speaks for itself, as most people associate Roma with the cinematography. It is fantastic, probably the best I've seen, but people don't give enough credit to the sound editing. If you haven't seen it yet, do NOT watch this on a tv (unless itis widescreen surround sound) watch it on a big phone or tablet, with a wide screen and put high quality surround sound headphones in. Obviously It would of been ideal to watch it at the cinema, but it's too late now. You really need to pay attention to this movie, don't have it on in the background, you need to watch it and focus on it
The reviews speak for themselves, this is less of a movie, more like Art, with a Capitol A.… Expand
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Rojas212Apr 7, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finally saw FULL HD streaming from Cats

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Real_g22Jun 4, 2020
Una historia muy buena pero no es para todo el mundo. Un tanto monótona con escenas muy largas pero detrás de las cuales hay una gran producción. Tiene cosas MUY buenas y recalcables como lo son sus actuaciones (las cuales son de otro mundo),Una historia muy buena pero no es para todo el mundo. Un tanto monótona con escenas muy largas pero detrás de las cuales hay una gran producción. Tiene cosas MUY buenas y recalcables como lo son sus actuaciones (las cuales son de otro mundo), fotografía o dirección. En general una película hermosa con una historia cautivadora… Expand
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chagspmbJun 29, 2020
De lo peor que he visto en mi vida, aburrida, lenta y con unas actuaciones paupérrimas. Agarraron actores que en su vida habían estado frente una cámara y si le sumas lo lenta y mal hecha te dan ganas de quitarla
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ConairOct 15, 2020
This movie really surprised me! I thought it would be a really quiet, artsy, somber film (which it was), but it also was incredibly tense and even violent at points. There are so many tragedies that happen during the movie, big and small. TheThis movie really surprised me! I thought it would be a really quiet, artsy, somber film (which it was), but it also was incredibly tense and even violent at points. There are so many tragedies that happen during the movie, big and small. The ending is blunt, hopeful and bittersweet; and excellent finale for a spectacular film.… Expand
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LitigatorOct 21, 2022
Slow and pretentious. Might be better on a rewatch, but first viewing didn’t do much for me.
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alizodiacFeb 2, 2023
An absolute rare gem of a movie. I connected with the story in a way I wasn't expecting. Beautifully shot, acted and a story that pulls on your heart strings.
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jgzegerMar 3, 2019
Although I acknowledge that Roma is a well-made film, is this a story worth making a movie about?
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hegyitahoFeb 24, 2019
Excellent cinematography but nothing worth seeing storywise. A film about nothing like Boyhood.
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Compi24Jan 31, 2019
The kind of stick-to-your-ribs filmmaking with the potential to please any kind of movie fan. It's soulful enough to please the arthouse/indie crowd, emotionally broad and cathartic enough to please more Western-minded cinema-goers, andThe kind of stick-to-your-ribs filmmaking with the potential to please any kind of movie fan. It's soulful enough to please the arthouse/indie crowd, emotionally broad and cathartic enough to please more Western-minded cinema-goers, and technically proficient enough to get the fans of craft going as well. This really is a terrific example of personal filmmaking at its finest, as director Alfonso Cuaron basically bleeds himself, his history, and his worldview onto every frame in the picture. In short, it's a triumph.… Expand
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gracjanskiMay 11, 2021
While watching I was asking myself, what is this movie about. Even after 30 minutes there was not much of a story, just mundane stuff, so yes thats boring. Later on there were some dramas finally: But the movie shows this theme so one-sidedWhile watching I was asking myself, what is this movie about. Even after 30 minutes there was not much of a story, just mundane stuff, so yes thats boring. Later on there were some dramas finally: But the movie shows this theme so one-sided (only the woman side and do not show anything about the motives of the 2 men), that it is more a feminist = political correct propaganda than a good movie.
Technically the movie is ok: easy to be persuaded to see Mexico in the 70s.… Expand
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meadowstreamJul 20, 2019
This movie was a huge disappointment. The male characters are monochromatic and uniformly negative. The story is uninteresting. Most of the characters, regardless of gender, are self-absorbed and inaccessible. Personally, I appreciatedThis movie was a huge disappointment. The male characters are monochromatic and uniformly negative. The story is uninteresting. Most of the characters, regardless of gender, are self-absorbed and inaccessible. Personally, I appreciated insight into culture and class in Mexico City...but there was not enough of that and too much hating on males and highlighting of class inequalities. My wife and daughter, sophisticated people, were shocked that this was highly rated by critics - and it was their choice to watch. They wanted to stop after 30 minutes but I was convinced it had to get better. It didn’t.… Expand
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mjocJul 14, 2021
I've avoided watching this movie for a couple of years because it's long, foreign, and in black and white. But it is also an Oscar winner and I try to watch all Oscar Winners and Nominees in the top categories. Well, my expectations wereI've avoided watching this movie for a couple of years because it's long, foreign, and in black and white. But it is also an Oscar winner and I try to watch all Oscar Winners and Nominees in the top categories. Well, my expectations were upheld. This was long, boring, subtitled and in Black and White. I really did not care at all about the main character or the story in general. This is the worst movie ever to win an Oscar since Titanic.… Expand
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SrPepeFeb 23, 2019
No entiendo la increíble puntuación a está película, me pareció muy aburrida y lenta, con actuaciones poco destacables y una historia HORRIBLE. Tampoco entiendo el nombre de la película, que o quién es un Roma? Los sucesos a lo largo del filmNo entiendo la increíble puntuación a está película, me pareció muy aburrida y lenta, con actuaciones poco destacables y una historia HORRIBLE. Tampoco entiendo el nombre de la película, que o quién es un Roma? Los sucesos a lo largo del film son mega irrelevantes, no tiene nada de cinematográfico la vida de Cloe. Ojalá no gane el oscar porque es una película horrible.… Expand
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lmorinApr 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was memorable primarily for the tedium it brought to the screen. The subject matter has marginal merit--there are millions of such stories, mostly mundane such as this one--but most do not involve lengthy segments of material irrelevant to the focus of the movie (unless, of course, I just missed it; but that raises another issue...). What was the street battle all about? Why drag a weirdo ex-boyfriend back into the film after he had left the scene? Many minutes of screen time were spent on him and extraneous events related to him. There were many other tidbits which, when all are linked together, made this movie unpalatable and a waste of time. If you like art films, by all means, indulge yourself.… Expand
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JParisiAug 31, 2019
If you're reading reviews you already know Cuarón's direction is remarkable. Single shot scenes contain so much that is so real, they place you squarely in Mexico City in 1971 next to the director himself. What's missing is character depth.If you're reading reviews you already know Cuarón's direction is remarkable. Single shot scenes contain so much that is so real, they place you squarely in Mexico City in 1971 next to the director himself. What's missing is character depth. Does Cleo have dreams or regrets? Could she love that young man? Is she aware that women like her are second class citizens, a fact we in the audience are constantly reminded of. Cleo was Cuarón's housemaid in his youth, and she is written as such. He clearly loved her, and still appreciates her to this day -- but he didn't really know her.… Expand
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m15964May 25, 2019
This movie suffers from lots of problems in the senario and I can't understand the characters ans why they do this madness behavior. It really needs to describe more about what the f*** is happening in the city and inside the characters.
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cristiansv12Mar 28, 2019
Extremely overrated movie. Plenty of scenes that are fillers and don't particularly go anywhere. I found some parts patronizing/ condescending, trying to show the "poor girl that faces plenty of difficulties in life" and "she is a minority!!Extremely overrated movie. Plenty of scenes that are fillers and don't particularly go anywhere. I found some parts patronizing/ condescending, trying to show the "poor girl that faces plenty of difficulties in life" and "she is a minority!! look at her, so poor!" kind of thing. It is like watching the life of a regular person, with ups and downs, and nothing more. The ending is abrupt, showing that there is really no real message, nothing concrete. It is a mash-up of things that can happen to anyone's life but what can be attractive to some is that it is not what many people might have lived in their lives. It is like a person that wants to go to a "poor country to appreciate life more" kind of thing. Maybe the "there is people in worst situations than me, why am I complaining about what I have?" message is understood as the "feel-good" part or "touching" and some people have said.… Expand
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BrunoVn00Mar 31, 2019
This is an amazing visual masterpiece and a great example of wonderful cinematography. Director Alfonso Cuarón made an incredible and realistic representation of Mexico in the 1970s, there's so much attention to detail in every single shotThis is an amazing visual masterpiece and a great example of wonderful cinematography. Director Alfonso Cuarón made an incredible and realistic representation of Mexico in the 1970s, there's so much attention to detail in every single shot that really indicate that this movie is about the experience and not the plot.

By that, I'm saying that the weakest point of this movie, for me, at least, it's the weak and simplistic plot. If you tell to someone that hasn't seen the movie a basic plot summary, that person might not find it too interesting. Obviously I'm not expecting dumb action or explosions or whatever, I do appreciate slow-paced movies when they have interesting visuals and this is one of those movies, but you need to be lying if you don't say that the plot of this movie isn't anything special and if you watch it and you ONLY focus on the story and not on anything else, this movie might become boring for you.

The direction is fantastic with tons of dynamic and complicated shots and tons of style and attetion to detail. Believe it or not this is a big scale movie because there's always tons of things happening on screen to watch and talk about. The setting feels organic, feels massive and realistic, it honestly feels like the crew traveled back in time to film in actual 1970s Mexico.

The acting is fine. Nothing bad or nothing too great. There wasn't any actor that I felt that gave a bad performance, every actor seems to have made the best with the characters they were given and again, nothing too special, I honestly don't think Yalitza Aparicio's or Marina de Tavira's acting was something Oscar-worthy, not saying they gave a bad performance, but nothing great, either.

When I said this movie is about the experience is to appreaciate anything but the plot or the acting, this is not a film for everyone which, for me, it's something bad because I think that the greatest movies can appeal to almost everyone and not only film critics, film experts or film students or art-house lovers. There are tons of movies that can appeal to anyone and are at the same time great artsy movies.

I actually liked this movie, but I don't think it's anything outstanding.… Expand
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JoeDeckardApr 8, 2019
Beautifully shot, edited and all the rest - but is this a film? Felt like a loose study with not a lot to propel it forward other than the - admittedly - beautiful camerawork. I'm not sure that a man trying to park a car is what constitutes aBeautifully shot, edited and all the rest - but is this a film? Felt like a loose study with not a lot to propel it forward other than the - admittedly - beautiful camerawork. I'm not sure that a man trying to park a car is what constitutes a scene...but, I realize I'm in a minority. Kind of left me cold.… Expand
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Saki2502Jul 13, 2019
What an amazing piece of art. While watching Roma, you never know what’s going to happen next.. it’s like watching a REAL family life of the 70s from Mexico. REALISTIC BREATHTAKING TRUTHFUL CREATIVE BEAUTIFUL HONEST... movie. IT SHOWS WHATSWhat an amazing piece of art. While watching Roma, you never know what’s going to happen next.. it’s like watching a REAL family life of the 70s from Mexico. REALISTIC BREATHTAKING TRUTHFUL CREATIVE BEAUTIFUL HONEST... movie. IT SHOWS WHATS LIFE/ the difference between social status and REAL DIFFICULTIES. THE LANDSCAPE MAKES YOU A SPECTATOR TRULLY IMMERSED.. like a part of it.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a vibrant (despite the fact its shot entirely in black and white, which would otherwise give it more of a classical feel) depiction of domestic life in Mexico in the 1970s . I liked the characters, the way they interacted, particularly the childrens enthusiasm, that made me smile.

This film contains both sadness and hope, at different times. At times the camerawork was quite floaty and could almost make you dizzy as it panned around a large communal area and at other times, the camera appears to be hidden at the back of the room or place the scene is set in, as if the characters are being spied on. It concentrates on both families and community - in some scenes, we see some quite pretty landscape panoramas and in others we're peering out at domestic settings. There are some interesting lines of dialogue, such as 'remember, the mind is the motor for the physical'. Its quite a thought provoking watch and I found it quite tense and gripping towards the end.

I'd certainly say its a memorable film - if your keen on world cinema then its well worth a watch, in my opinion.… Expand
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cagrierhanJan 3, 2020
Overrated.The story was disconnected from the flow but the shooting techniques and the acting were good.
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SynapticAcidJan 9, 2020
This movie was terrible... so boring and pointless I couldn't even finish watching it. I cannot understand all the praise.
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yaeltamex93Apr 22, 2020
Roma es una de las peliculas mas aburridas que he visto, fuera de su ambientacion de la epoca y su filmacion, la pelicula realmente se me hace mala. Las actuaciones no se me hacen la gran cosa, la historia se me hace como un capitulo alargadoRoma es una de las peliculas mas aburridas que he visto, fuera de su ambientacion de la epoca y su filmacion, la pelicula realmente se me hace mala. Las actuaciones no se me hacen la gran cosa, la historia se me hace como un capitulo alargado de la rosa de Guadalupe pero de mayor presupuesto, tiene escenas incomodas e innecesariamente estupidas como en la cual la pareja sexual de la protagonista empieza a hacer una especie de arte marcial completamente desnudo y otra donde detienen un incendio. Ademas de que se siente demasiado lenta y con muchas escenas sin chiste.
Ha sido una de las pocas peliculas que estuve de punto de dejar de ver de lo mala que se me hizo, ademas pienso que la calificacion de la critica esta realmente inflada y solo apoyada porque el director es de renombre, al igual la nota de los usuarios se me hace muy alta.
Sin duda esta fue la pelicula mas sobrevalorada de su respectivo año de estreno.
personalmente y bajo mi propia opinion yo le doy a esta pelicula una puntuacion de 4, ya que lo unico bueno que tiene es la ambientacion y su filmacion, todo lo demas se me hace de regular a malo… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 17, 2022
This film noir portrait of corruption and morally-compromised obsessions stars Welles as Hank Quinlan, a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Charlton Heston plays an honorable MexicanThis film noir portrait of corruption and morally-compromised obsessions stars Welles as Hank Quinlan, a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Charlton Heston plays an honorable Mexican narcotics investigator who clashes with the bigoted Quinlan after probing into his dark past. A memorable… Expand
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zee456Aug 24, 2021
i think best story and family oriented lovely one https://www.result.pk/dae-result.html
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LuiEvAug 30, 2021
Simply put, Roma is one of the most beautiful movies ever made. The story is one of those that you will rarely come across. The acting is sublime and every scene is worth of pausing and admiring the cinematography. If you like popcorn moviesSimply put, Roma is one of the most beautiful movies ever made. The story is one of those that you will rarely come across. The acting is sublime and every scene is worth of pausing and admiring the cinematography. If you like popcorn movies that is totally fine but don't expect this movie to sucumb to such levels. This movie is meant to move you and changed the perspective that you have about love and relationships.… Expand
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miladoboorSep 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alfonso Cuarونn has made a film with "Roma" that is filled with cinnamon extract, like thick, fresh honey dripping from bee squash and pouring down a tree trunk. "Rome" is a film that combines the intimacy of "boyhood", the poetry of "Tree of Life", the spirit of neorealism of Italian cinema, the personal epics of Frederico Fellini with the gigantic dimensions of "Avengers". But at the same time, it is a film that is stamped by the director himself. In other words, "Rome" is one of those independent films whose generation is almost extinct, and we should be grateful to Netflix for investing in such a valuable antique in today's cinematic space. The result is a film that is as pure a representation of cinema as the works of Beethoven and Vincent van Gogh, representatives of music and painting. Big movies almost never become big movies because of their story, but because of the way they are told and performed. The challenge is how the filmmaker can make the most of the capabilities of his medium of art form to convey a story that we have heard many times or a story that is pristine and fresh; How the filmmaker cultivates his art form and succeeds in concentrating his rebellious power and employing it by pulling his reins. A filmmaker's true quality is determined when he or she speaks the language of cinema, along with all its dialects and accents, as if it were his or her mother tongue. With Rome, Cuarونn proves that he has achieved such a transcendent degree of filmmaking. "Rome" does not seem to have a strange story. On paper, everything is in its simplest form. The film is summarized in the bittersweet episodes and fragments of the main character's daily life. But when Cuarرn turns his camera to this simplicity, what we see is a magnificent, breathtaking expanse that seems to last forever. "Rome" is more than a narrator of a story, it is a cinematic reconstruction of an era and a translation of many complex emotions in the form of cinema. In this sense, "Harm" is as much a new event in his career as it is a follow-up to the form and, of course, the theme of Cuarونn's previous two films, and makes his filmmaking strengths more prominent, more advanced, and more refined. Just like "Children of Men" and "Gravity", which, despite their large apocalyptic, sci-fi, and blockbuster dimensions, have been attacked by weeds and rust in the absence of children. The wanderer was in zero gravity to cope with the death of his child, and here too Cuarونn depicts the world and the people who live on it in a frame, thereby creating an interesting entanglement between the two meanings. That is, Cuarونn portrays human experiences, despite their seemingly insignificant nature, as fateful, cosmic, and gigantic events, making the world so small that it fits in the blink of an eye while maintaining its indigestible volume.… Expand
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NickTheCritickApr 1, 2022
Wonderful and beautifully directed movie. A sweet dive into the past among childhood memories, those distant but indelible at the same time. A bit like leafing through an old photo album that seemed forgotten. Excellent direction, editing andWonderful and beautifully directed movie. A sweet dive into the past among childhood memories, those distant but indelible at the same time. A bit like leafing through an old photo album that seemed forgotten. Excellent direction, editing and cinenatography.… Expand
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ElessarZApr 20, 2022
Como capitalino, aunque desconectado de la época en la que Roma se sitúa, opino que Cuarón comienza a pintar una estética Mexicana/metropolitana sólida y auténtica, la historia, aunque alargada, la encuentro conmovedora y honesta, hastaComo capitalino, aunque desconectado de la época en la que Roma se sitúa, opino que Cuarón comienza a pintar una estética Mexicana/metropolitana sólida y auténtica, la historia, aunque alargada, la encuentro conmovedora y honesta, hasta cierto punto mágica.… Expand
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Richard552Aug 10, 2022
The story telling is passive and slow. What is the point of watching a movie that is more boring than your own life?
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SoyddOct 4, 2022
Aburrida me dormí, la actriz no me gusta como actúa principalmente por que prácticamente actuó como lo que es una mexicana, cuando tenga un papel mas desafiante tal vez cambie de opinión pero por lo pronto es una mexicana actuando comoAburrida me dormí, la actriz no me gusta como actúa principalmente por que prácticamente actuó como lo que es una mexicana, cuando tenga un papel mas desafiante tal vez cambie de opinión pero por lo pronto es una mexicana actuando como mexicana, nada que ningún mexicano pueda hacer… Expand
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