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Under the Same Moon Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 91

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  The film says that the U.S. immigrant situation is untenable, but then it forces US to ask: What should be done?

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• 75

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  A powerful and evocative account of the efforts undertaken to forge a perilous mother-and-child reunion. Told in Spanish with English subtitles, it is a moving tale of yearning, as well as unflagging courage and determination.

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• 50

  out of 100

  VarietyJustin Chang

  Wrapping the political hot potato of illegal immigration in the sentimental balm of a mother-son reunion drama, this stirring tale will be embraced most enthusiastically by Mexican audiences on both sides of the border.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan

  This largely Spanish-language film brings on the waterworks because its core story is undeniably affecting. The whole movie, however, would be more convincing if the elements around that vital core were more multidimensional and less contrived.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern

  Under the Same Moon comes most vividly to life when Adrian Alonso is on the screen.

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• 40

  out of 100

  The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis

  This is screenwriting by numbers. Unlike, say, Ken Loach's marvelous "Bread and Roses," Under the Same Moon is too busy sanctifying its protagonists and prodding our tear ducts to say anything remotely novel about immigration policies or their helpless victims.

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