Miss Bala

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2019


MOVIE IS memorable original emotional mexican unremarkable
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22 % Rotten
$ 15 Million
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Positive Reviews 24
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Average Rating 2.2/5
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4.5
Advertisement Miss Bala toes a delicate line between exploitation movie and movie about exploitation, but thats part of what gives the film its charge .. Av Club
4.0
Hardwicke keeps the story moving with an understated, gritty style, making viewers feel as trapped on the ride as Gloria is. Common Sense Media
1.5
Even Rodriguezs smile cant salvage this disappointing remake, but at least it provides a welcome reminder to check out the movie that inspired it. Indie Wire
1.5
Hardwicke sticks to her guns meaning theres no play in the gunplay, only horror. Vulture
1.8
Dull action scenes do nothing to relieve the audience of the incessant torpor of Miss Bala. Paste Magazine
2.7
It doesnt feel particularly empowering and its barely long enough to have the impact to make it feel cool. IGN
2.5
The film doesnt bother to go past surface motivations with most of them, bringing them on screen for what I can only assume is to showcase how attract .. The Young Folks
2.0
This is a forgettable remake that is only mildly enjoyable while you are watching it. JoBlo
3.0
As for the rest of the cast, Mackie brings his special brand of charm to the film, but Miss Bala doesnt give anyone other than Rodriguez and Crdova mu .. Screen Rant
1.3
Its as if the film has boiled down every post 2000s action thriller into its own particularly unseasoned, overcooked and tasteless dish. The Globe And Mail
2.2
Of course, since it was a crooked contest from the start, that doesnt count.) One Guys Opinion
2.5
Miss Bala the title translates to bullet, as in La Bala settles EVERYthing may be slicker than the Mexican film its based on, and for all its alleged .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Miss Bala offers lead actress Gina Rodriguez a showcase for her talent and she doesnt waste the opportunity. ReelViews
1.8
Hardwicke manages to turn it all into a mushy pile of cliches and noise, treating Miss Bala as her ticket into the Michael Bay School of Fetishistic V .. Blu Ray
1.5
But, reminiscent of Robert Pattinsons romantic vampire in Hardwickes blockbuster Twilight (2006), he doesnt consummate his desire. Chicago Reader
2.5
Gareth Dunnet Alcocers screenplay for this new version doesnt just alter the protagonists nationality and name. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
Photo: GREGORY SMITH) What keeps it all watchable is Rodriguezs magnetism. Usa Today
2.5
what makes this adaptation fascinating is how it erases what made the original stand out You Tube
1.5
Alas, screenwriter Gareth Dunnet Alcocer in adapting and apparently modifying the story elements from the first film (based on what Ive read) doesnt d .. Screen It
2.5
This Hollywoodized remake is mostly generic and uninspired, but it also proves that Rodriguez has the makings of a true movie star. Rolling Stone
1.5
While Dunnet Alcocer tries to give Lino some humanity, with a backstory to explain why he chose the cartel life, the script forgets to give Gloria the .. The Wrap
2.5
Despite its appealing star, Gina Rodriguez (The CWs Jane the Virgin) and its accomplished director (Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown, Twilight), Miss Bala i .. News Day
0.5
Why not remake Miss Bala, right Hardwicke has always had a great eye and an impressive, fluid visual style, moving effortlessly between genres on near .. Mountain X
1.5
And thats before shes even met the real bastards: the ones with DEA badges. Npr
1.5
A film like this, where Gloria cant trust anyone, doesnt need character development. ( Salon
2.0
This unwillingness to follow through on the unsavoury nature of the abduction premise weakens the films credibility; Miss Bala feels like a lightweigh .. Flim List
1.5
Does it want to be a cautionary tale Or perhaps an action romp Why not both! Film Inquiry
2.0
Tone deaf, directionless, a slog to sit through, no visible heroes masquerading as complex narrative writing, Miss Bala is one of those prime January .. Flickering Myth
3.5
Talented and hugely likable Rodriguez makes this obvious remake worth watching. Boston Herald
3.1
But achieving tonal balance between sociology and schlock is no easy task, and this film doesnt pull it off. Chicago Tribune
1.5
Unfortunately, it also feels like a small dessert at the end of a meal thats mostly stew. Birth Movies Death
1.5
So yes, the films politics are cartoonishly simple, but thats because this movie isnt really gangland thriller at all. Pajiba
3.1
A remake of writer/director Gerardo Naranjos 2011 Mexican hit, director Catherine Hardwickes and screenwriter Gareth Dunnet Alcocers Miss Bala isnt de .. Movie Freak
3.1
Even if it doesnt quite fulfill its potential, Miss Bala is interesting enough to make it worth at least a DVD or VOD rental. Aisle Seat
2.2
The issue isnt that Hardwicke takes a different approach; its that theres almost no real take on the material at all. The Play List
3.0
This time things are slicker and sexier, with a touch of girl power and room for sequels. Now Toronto
2.5
There are numerous killings, but the camera doesnt give us mutilated corpses. Maki At The Movies
1.3
...weirdly sexualizes things to undermine everything the original was interested in. Larsen On Film
1.5
The plot unfolds less smoothly than it does in the original, but its almost worth it to see more of Rodriguezs vibrant action scenes. Refinery 29
4.5
The film is calculation impure and simple. Its a box ticking exercise in female jeopardy, survival and empowerment, oppressively efficient in its rele .. Wsj
2.5
Rodriguez is underserved in a film that wants to be a superhero movie but ends up an insulting and incompetent B movie. Film
1.5
It doesnt feel particularly empowering and its barely long enough to have the impact to make it feel cool. Ign
1.5
But hey, theres not much swearing, and the violence isnt TOO graphic and theres no nudity, so Miss Bala avoids the R rating. Chicago Sun Times
1.5
And listen, I dont mind telling you that I was touched by the sentiment. The Ringer
1.5
The filmmakers dont pull off anything that Sicario: Day of the Soldado didnt do a thousand times better. Film Comment
2.5
Though this action isnt often inherently interesting, director Catherine Hardwicke does keep everything moving with a snappy pace and, less productive .. Film Avclub
3.0
Then, theres the plot point involving the beauty pageant, which has Gloria wearing gorgeous gowns. The Mary Sue
2.5
It doesnt help that Cordova gives the stronger performance, and his character is more fleshed out than Glorias. Seven Day Svt
3.0
Say what you will about this remake of a 2011 Mexican crime thriller, but the American version has a kick ass elevator pitch: Miss Congeniality meets .. National Post
1.5
There is absolutely room for female action stars in the contemporary film canon but Miss Bala fails to make the case. Original Cin
1.5
This remake is the sort of claptrap that used to be called a B movie, or a straight to video release, yet its half seriousness falls just short of non .. National Review
1.0
Catherine Hardwicke distorts the main objectives of Gerardo Naranjos original film.
3.8
It seems to promise an exploitative genre movie, about gangsters and drug deals, and it delivers on that, but its something more. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
Rodriguez and her fans deserve better than Miss Bala, a disappointingly bland and formulaic Hollywood remake of a much grittier and bleaker Mexican th .. Ap News
2.5
Its nice to see an unlikely actress going the Liam Neeson route. But when it comes to Miss Bala itself, the film is sure to leave audiences feeling ta .. Film Frenzy
2.5
Miss Bala screenwriter Gareth Dunnet Alcocer isnt up to the task. Hollywood Into To
2.0
By now, weve grown accustomed to unconventional action movie leads.
3.0
But when pushed, she can kick plenty of ass, and isnt afraid to take someone down if thats what they deserve. Screen Anarchy
1.5
It would rather focus on boring shootouts and half baked plotting. Entertainment Voice
2.0
Features frequent action sequences and mucho gunplay but is, at best, a by the book potboiler that rarely gets above a simmer. Richard Crouse
2.0
The biggest issue of Miss Bala is that it has no pressing need to explore any of its themes. Mac Guff
1.5
Its improbably plotted and predictable, yes. In sum, though, its just Corruption Lite and, by the end, laughable. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
1.3
The most memorable part of Miss Bala is when Los Ageless by St. Vincent plays during a party scene. Willamette Week
2.0
Aside from a few stylistic choices and an engaging performance from Rodriguez, Miss Bala is a paint by numbers crime drama that lacks any real poignan .. Crooked Marquee
2.5
Rodriguez does it the way Gloria would do it i.e. not very well but doesnt overplay things; its an elegantly layered bit.) Seattle Times
2.0
The genre is often racist, although it least this time the heroine isnt white. Splice Today
1.5
But I dont expect many viewers to take a shot at figuring that out, unfortunately rendering the film DOA. At Home In Hollywood
2.0
Director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen) thankfully doesnt go down the obvious direction for such a relationship. Houston Press
4.5
irector Catherine Hardwicke resists the Hollywood machine enough to let Gloria survive her way. Digital Journal
3.1
Twilight director Catherine Hardwickes remake is a diluted version of the 2012 Mexican original. Heavy on the eye candy with less substance. Gina Rodr .. Victoria Advocate
2.5
Miss Bala loses its way by ratcheting up the standoffs, action and insipid dialogue in the grand tradition of exploitation B movies. K Gun 9
2.5
I dont think Ive ever been more confused over whether an action movie deserves a guilty pleasure meme or a full roasting on the radio. idobi.com
1.0
I would be willing to toss Miss Bala into my ever growing pile of disappointments if it werent such an aggressive waste of Gina Rodriguezs talent. She .. High Def Digest
1.5
For example, Narcos: Mexico was solidly one of the best shows of 2018 even if I dont care for the sub genre. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
1.5
This movie feels more ludicrous, less smart, and somehow far more unpleasant to women than its inspiration. Comicsverse
1.3
I almost feel bad hoping eludes her for at least this one more attempt. Its nothing personal, I just cant imagine sitting through Miss Bala Returns in .. Geek
2.5
Indeed, Hardwickes draggy drug induced pot boiler wants to be flashy but instead chugs along in manufactured step by step, empty minded boisterousness .. SF Crowsnest
1.0
The film does have one redeeming quality, and her name is Gina Rodriguez ... She has a way on screen that makes even a terrible film at least somewhat ..
3.0
Hardwicke who usually gets behind films of substance or at least zeitgeist feels more like a director for hire here than on any other project in her c .. Galveston Daily News
3.5
Miss Bala is an ambitious action drama set in Tijuana. Gina Rodriguez is a deserving lead despite the complicated, questionable plot... Ff2 Media
4.5
The rest of the world is a stock character, giving our leads relative depth though any potential for conclusive emotional probing is quashed when Glor .. Remezcla
3.0
But hey, I wont pretend the film doesnt have its major issues, including plot holes, expositional dialogue, and ridiculous plot points. Cloture Club
1.5
From heartbreaking writing to stirring performances and startling mise en scne, Labaki has made an uncompromising movie. Miami New Times
2.5
Yet thats when the film achieves the closest thing to verisimilitude: Its complicated. Ausin Chronicle
2.5
Although the new Miss Bala gives its lead character the agency to fight back and outsmart her captors, the film overdoses on its own message of pop fe .. Rogerebert
1.8
CONCLUSION: Even if you erase the messy gender politics and aggressively anti feminist bent of Miss Bala, youre still left with little more than a mil .. Silver Screen Riot
1.5
Ultimately, this doesnt translate into any emotional revelations or arresting insights other than the obvious. The Hollywood Reporter
3.1
One improvement over the original: Whereas 2011s R rated Miss Bala relentlessly victimized its heroine, Rodriguezs PG 13 Gloria has agency. New York Post
1.5
Gloria... is basically in the wrong place at the wrong time, something that might be said for everyone involved with this movie, audience included. The New York Times
1.5
But nearly everything else that made Naranjos work so distinctive the downbeat realism, the gliding camerawork, the biting political critique has been .. Los Angeles Times
2.5
Its mostly left to Rodriguez to carry the absurdity on her shoulders, and the fact that she makes it so watchable is a real testament to her abilities .. Explore Entertainment
3.1
YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN.. However, the script by Gareth Dunnet Alcoer is a bit of a letdown, riddled with plot holes and implausibilities that sap .. The Star
1.5
Ironically, even though it hails from the same studio, Sony doesnt dare take that approach with Miss Bala. Variety
2.5
But despite all of this, the struggle for great action (that doesnt involve John Wick) continues. Edge Media Network
2.5
Rodrguez and Cruz Crdova both shine in this lukewarm, big studio remake of the 2011 film. CinExpress
3.1
gets solid performances from the actors, especially Rodriguez. If only there wasnt the mindset that movies made for an American audience cant end on a .. Ledger Enquirer
1.5
The emotional oomph of the original is stripped away in this sanitized version of the story of a woman caught in the web of violence of drug cartel. G .. Splash Report
1.5
Director Catherine Hardwicke knows to keep the action focused on her star rather some of the more ridiculous plot points. The Business Journals
4.5
Even though parts of the film are predictable, the cast manages to make it work and elevate the film. Elnuevodia
2.0
...looks and feels like a boring, run of the mill action film from 10 15 years ago. Should I See It
2.5
The superb 2011 Mexican thriller has been turned into a bland Hollywood action fantasy with sequel aspirations that couldnt be more far removed from t .. Proxima Tanda
2.0
It has some few decent sequences, but the Hollywood obsession with creating franchises and sequels barely allows a definitive ending, promising a cont .. Qiibo
2.5
Miss Bala not only loses the realism that made the Mexican version so powerful, but also its social commentary about the drug war. Cinema Without Borders



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