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alkhemy
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The Maldonado Miracle (2003)
A touching story that engaged me in spite of myself
13 October 2003 - 5 out of 6 users found this review helpful.
I saw this movie on Showtime, because my wife wanted to see it. I like Selma Hyek's acting, but I wasn't especially interested in the story - or what I'd heard about it. Imagine my surprise when I found myself thoroughly enjoying the film.
The acting from the main characters was understated, and perfect for the story. The cinematography was beautifully competent, and the set design was exquisite - Showtime showed behind-the-scenes snippets before and after the movie, and the brilliance that was displayed in creating such believable sets on such a small budget (often from the ground up)was nothing short of a miracle itself.
All in all, I enjoyed this movie far more than I expected to, and I think the director and her crew show much promise.
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