Amores Perros

A debut that, despite having a few errors, as a whole is an excellent affair and mainly shows great promise for the future. If it weren’t for certain inconsistencies in the characters’ fates and no rising tension in the story, there isn’t much to criticize. In acting terms perfect, the screenplay marvelous and the director brilliant. Slightly disappointing that Iñárritu gives you the strongest moments right at the very beginning of the picture, but it doesn’t reduce the huge quality of Amores Perros overall. (17/01/2007)

I consider the first story to be an example of perfect filmmaking craftsmanship and I considered Alejandro González Iñárritu a genius while I watched it, someone whom I would confidently entrust any subject because his visual ideas and alternation of contrasts are absolutely flawless. My enthusiasm faded after the remaining two stories, which are not bad, just not as disturbing or captivating for the viewer's senses as the first one, and instead focus on gradual psychological development of the characters. Unfortunately, most of the time it's a bit too gradual, and almost tedious. (03/08/2006)

Just like Denmark has Lars Von Trier and Sweden has Lasse Hallström, Mexican cinema also has its number one: Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu. He has maintained his directorial style even in Hollywood, and that was the key to his success. But here it bothered me with an excessive running time. The technical execution, on the other hand, it's a blast again. (07/01/2005)

A pretty decent film, a kind of alternative to Pulp Fiction. I'm probably repeating myself a lot, but I can't help it. I agree with what a lot of users have said here, that is a film that builds up for the first hour or so and then its charm, suspense and emotion sinks like the Titanic to the bottom of the sea. It tries to catch its breath at the end, but it really doesn't do it very well. Of the stories, the weakest was probably the middle one with the obnoxious model and the best, as I said, was the first (the dogfight). Decent as a whole in itself, as was the interweaving and continuity of the stories. All in all, if I add and subtract at the end, it comes out to about 70-75%. The missing percentages are for the second story and partly for the third. But either way I recommend this film to watch and think about. (08/09/2009)

A nasty, dirty, violent and depressive film, just as I like them. The plot is not as complex as the director’s second film (21 Grams), but it’s a lot more effective nonetheless. Amores Perros consists of three intertwined stories, each with a completely different atmosphere, which together deliver a holistic and very intense emotional load. Very recommended. (27/02/2009)