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Bordertown

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Lauren Adrian (Jennifer Lopez), a Chicago reporter, travels to Mexico to investigate the unsolved murders of hundreds of Mexican women taking place over the years near an American-owned factory. Lauren reunites with Alfonso Diaz (Antonio Banderas), her former lover and colleague, who publicizes the murders despite threats from local authorities. Together the pair seek the truth and try to help the survivor (Maya Zapata) of a brutal attack find justice.
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Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper Feb 19, 2008
An unforgettable if sometimes heavy-handed film. Go to Full Review Prairie Miller NewsBlaze Oct 25, 2007
Jennifer Lopez plays it tough and down and dirty, on the Mexican border. Go to Full Review Brian Webster Apollo Guide Sep 5, 2007
61/100
The biggest weakness of Bordertown is its heavy-handed over-simplification of complex political and economic issues. That and Jennifer Lopez's massive ego. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael W @mawilps May 10, 2026 This crime movie was great. Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas, Martin Sheen, Maya Zapata, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. This true story about the murders of thousands of women in Juarez, Mexico was dramatic and dark. It's about finding the truth and doing whatever it takes to get it. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching. See more andrea c @Charst Feb 11, 2025 Storia che parte da un disagio vero di quella che è forse la frontiera più nota al mondo e che ha il merito di raccontarne una sfumatura poco conosciuta. Purtroppo però il montaggio e la sceneggiatura sono dozzinali, banali nell'esecuzione e sottomessi dalla pessima performance di Jennifer Lopez che carica di tensione ogni suo singolo sguardo risultando totalmente fuori luogo rispetto alla semplicità delle performance di quasi tutti gli altri attori. Una soap opera mascherata da film a cui si aggiunge una regia vecchia e non brillante. Alla fine viene salvata solamente l'idea. See more Marc J @RT26979159 Nov 2, 2024 Great movie and an interesting but sad story line See more Mar 5, 2022 Fantastic! I was in suspense for the whole movie and really loved it. JL was in her glory. See more Jan 10, 2021 Good film Great movie See more Nov 11, 2020 My opinion. Boring. 👎👎👎 See more Read all reviews
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Gregory Nava

Director

Jennifer Lopez

Lauren Adrian

Antonio Banderas

Alfonso Diaz

Martin Sheen

George Morgan

Maya Zapata

Eva Jimenez

Sônia Braga

Teresa Casillas
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Bordertown

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Movie Info

Synopsis Lauren Adrian (Jennifer Lopez), a Chicago reporter, travels to Mexico to investigate the unsolved murders of hundreds of Mexican women taking place over the years near an American-owned factory. Lauren reunites with Alfonso Diaz (Antonio Banderas), her former lover and colleague, who publicizes the murders despite threats from local authorities. Together the pair seek the truth and try to help the survivor (Maya Zapata) of a brutal attack find justice.
Director
Gregory Nava
Producer
Gregory Nava, Simon Fields, David Bergstein
Screenwriter
Gregory Nava
Production Co
Mobius Entertainment, Capitol Films, El Norte Productions, Mosaic Media Group, Nuyorican Productions
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Violence Including a Rape)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2017
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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