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Al Otro Lado (2005)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
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Told using Mexico's 200 year-old tradition of corrido music, To The Other Side recounts the story of an aspiring corrido composer facing two life-changing choices: to traffic drugs or unlawfully cross the border into the United States.

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Natalia Almada

In Theaters: Apr 23, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Mar 6, 2007

Cinema Tropical

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Critic Reviews for Al Otro Lado

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (2)

We're left unable to get the music -- and the musicians -- out of our heads.

March 3, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Daily News

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

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Al Otro Lado serves as a primer on a musical style that may be unfamiliar to many, while putting a human face on the problem of illegal immigrants.

March 1, 2006 Comment

V.A. Musetto

New York Post

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This infectious documentary by Natalia Almanda sings clear and strong when it sticks to translating the culture of corrido music for gringos.

March 1, 2006 Comment

Nathan Lee

New York Times

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Humane, visually exquisite and resists simple descriptions while moving toward a more mainstream non-fiction form.

February 28, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Robert Koehler

Variety

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A competent, earnest ethnographic video doc that never quite rises above its own best intentions.

February 28, 2006 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Michael Atkinson

Village Voice

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The film's heart is Magdiel and the modest dreams that get him through the day but may also be the death of him.

March 1, 2006 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide's Movie Guide

A prime example of Attention Deficit Disorder Filmmaking.

February 28, 2006 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

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Nice movie. Very moving. I tend to love movies that revolve around children, and this one was no exception. This movie bounces back and forth with 3 different stories, but it is done so smoothly that it is very clear, and easy to follow. Well done! ...Subtitles

December 30, 2010