Under the Same Moon
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Movie Reviews of Under the Same Moon
Movie Review: You will cry at the end
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie when it first came out, just recently watched it again, and still felt the same way at the end, I cried because I was so happy. This is a great gift for mom's everywhere. Anyone who knows what moms really go through for their kids, the endless hours they work to put food on the table, to make sure their kids have clothing, and how they suffer when there is something wrong with their child or have to be away from them, will want to see this movie.
Others may see the issues with immigrants into the US from Mexico but as I have learned in a recent history class in college, Americans used to cross over into Mexico illegally when they discovered how beautiful Mexicans and Mexico are. They married Mexicans to stay in Mexico before the US army illegally crossed into Mexico and started an illegal war with Mexico, The Mexican - American war. Most of the western half of the US used to be Mexican territory.
Movie Review: FILM CLASSIC RANKS WITH THE VERY BEST
Summary: 5 Stars
UNDER THE SAME MOON IS A FILM OF TREMENDOUS FEELING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND GENDER. IT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AND TOUCHES EMOTIONS AND THINGS DEEP DOWN IN ONE'S SOUL THAT HAVE NOT BEEN TOUCHED FOR SOME TIME.BESIDES BEING A STORY OF A BOY'S LOVE FOR HIS MOM WHO IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BORDER, IT OFFERS A TRANSFORMATION OF DEEP ROOTED SELFISHNESS INTO CARING ABOUT OTHERS FOR THE SIDEKICK EUGENIO DERBEZ.AND THE STRUGGLE OF THE BOY ADRIAN ALONSO("CARLITOS")TO DO ALL HE CAN TO GET TO HIS MOTHER KATE DEL CASTILLO("ROSARIO")IS OUR OWN STRUGGLE TO DO THE RIGHT THING EVERY DAY IN OUR OWN SMALL WORLD.LA MISMA LUNA IS NOT TO BE MISSED; YOU WILL COME OUT A BETTER PERSON FOR EXPERIENCING THIS SPECIAL FILM OBVIOUSLY MADE WITH LOVE AND ATTENTION TO FINE DETAIL BY DIRECTOR RIGGEN.Movie Review: This is a glimpse of reality
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is an amazing glimpse of the life that some of our community members endure by having to live in the shadows. As a citizen who is close enough to see all of the negatives that undocumented community members experience, I know that their experience is usually much worse and more terrifying--and that there are those who are so privileged in this country that immorally take advantage of their plight. I absolutely recommend this brilliant production to all--it will be what I will be giving for every birthday and to all on my Christmas list as soon as it is available! I am surprised that people aren't now flocking to the theater to see "Under the Same Moon!" This movie makes a strong statement about love and family ties without judgment of nationalistic politics.Movie Review: Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
5-year-old Carlitos was left in the care of his grandmother in Mexico when his mother moved to Los Angeles to work and support them. For four years they talked every Sunday when she called him from a payphone in LA. When Carlitos' grandmother died unexpectedly, then 9-year-old Carlitos set out on his own to find Los Angeles and his mother, a plan much complicated by her illegal status, having no listed address or phone number.
This 2008 movie is a heart-warming and realistic story that both entertains and challenges. A great film for initiating discussion on immigration or prejudice. The movie is in Spanish with English subtitles, but even if you don't understand any Spanish, the story will capture you, and the language won't be a barrier.
Movie Review: Under the Same Moon- Education
Summary: 5 Stars
I will not summarize the movie, as others already have, but I will share my perspective as an educator. This movie is appropriate for high school audiences, deals with important social issues, and is entertaining and touching. One social issue in the film is the mistreatment of illegals by their employers. At one point, the mother's boss refuses to pay her and dares her to call the police. There is a bilingual study guide available through Discovery Education and it's available for instant download for less than $6. It has simple activities to do while watching the film and projects and writing assignments to do after the film.
Highly recommended!!!