Amores perros (2000)

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Director:

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Writer:

Guillermo Arriaga (written by)

Release Date:

16 June 2000 (Mexico)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Love. Betrayal. Death.

Plot:

A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Car Accident | Dogfight | Money | Mexico

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 52 wins & 14 nominations

Cast

Emilio Echevarría	...	El Chivo
Gael García Bernal	...	Octavio (as Gael García)
Goya Toledo	...	Valeria
Álvaro Guerrero	...	Daniel
Vanessa Bauche	...	Susana
Jorge Salinas	...	Luis
Marco Pérez	...	Ramiro
Rodrigo Murray	...	Gustavo
Humberto Busto	...	Jorge
Gerardo Campbell	...	Mauricio
Rosa María Bianchi	...	Tía Luisa (Aunt Luisa)
Dunia Saldívar	...	Mama Susana (Susana's Mother)
Adriana Barraza	...	Mama Octavio (Octavio's Mother)
José Sefami	...	Leonardo
Lourdes Echevarría	...	Maru

Also Known As:

Amores Perros (UK) (USA)
Love's a Bitch (International: English title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence/gore, language and sexuality.

Runtime:

154 min | Turkey:115 min (TV version)

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:18A | Chile:18 | Colombia:18 | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Iceland:16 | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R-15 | Mexico:C | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

Colonia Condesa, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Company:

Altavista Films

Trivia:

All the images shown on the TV sets during the picture are commercials. These commercials were also directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. They include a TV station promotional, an ad for a bank, among others.

Goofs:

Continuity: The first time we see Valeria's 'Enchant' banner, her head is covering the 'C', but the next time that the banner is shown, her head is not covering the 'C' at all, then, the last time that we see the banner, the 'C' is completely covered by her head again.

Quotes:

Octavio: [to his brother Ramiro after being threatened] Being tough won't make you smart.

Movie Connections:

References Léon (1994)

Soundtrack:

Gimme the Power

Masterpiece!!

This movie is a must-to-see if you can get over the 'subtitles' fact. (I didn't have no problems with it because I understand Spanish). Personally I was really impressed by the quality, perfection, and superb acting of this Mexican movie. The movie consists of three different stories connected by one sole incident. Sometimes you will see the same scene from a different point of view. Or you'll see an out of place scene that will make sense later on. The script was exquisite, very loyal to the culture. The direction was brilliant keeping us interested from beginning to end. And the performances were excellent, so natural and real that you felt as if they were people you knew. Be aware there's extreme violence in this movie, and even though there were kids in the theater I went to, this is not a family movie. I don't recommend it for children if you are a responsible parent. This movie deserves an award.