That rarest of features that shows a deep understanding of people, truly cinematic storytelling technique and brilliantly choreographed fight and chase scenes.

It is a raw, intermittently brilliant film that heralds a sort of renaissance in Mexican film.

Astonishingly powerful debut film from director Inarritu - brilliantly shot, superbly acted and deeply heartfelt, this is one of the best films of the year.

It's good and good-looking and features one of the best soundtracks in years ... but it's also slick and schematic, weak on feeling and overly indebted to Tarantino.

A good and extremely ambitious first effort.

Please for the love of everything holy, go check this film out.

Fresh, shocking, violent, romantic, profane and profound, Amores Perros is a revelation, a jolt of cinematic power and a bracing act of faith.

The biggest strength of Amores Perros is its display of humanity at its worst when it is driven by primal attachments.

Directed with energy and ferocity by eye-opening newcomer Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu.

Amores Perros es una cinta capaz de pegarnos intensamente en la mirada pero también en el espíritu.