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Bear Cub (2004)

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Reviews Counted:28

Fresh:22

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.5/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Nov 5, 2004 Limited

Box Office: $46,190

Synopsis: A hit on the film festival circuit, BEAR CUB (CACHORRO) is a gay-themed Spanish film that aims to separate itself from the Pedro Almodovar mold. The film explores the "bear" gay subculture, which... A hit on the film festival circuit, BEAR CUB (CACHORRO) is a gay-themed Spanish film that aims to separate itself from the Pedro Almodovar mold. The film explores the "bear" gay subculture, which focuses more on lasting friendships and realistic body images than the camp, narcissistic physical perfection, or wild partying that characterizes some other aspects of gay culture. Pedro (Jose Luis Garcia-Perez, nominated for a Goya) is a successful dentist who happens to be homosexual. When his sister arrives at his doorstep with her son Bernardo in tow, Pedro ends up becoming the boy's temporary guardian while she departs for India. Pedro rushes to clean up some of his behavior and discovers that Bernardo is unaffected by the exposure to his uncle's lifestyle. The two become fast friends, but their comfortable relationship is threatened by Pedro's estranged mother, who has arrived with designs on Bernardo's upbringing--primarily, that the boy should not be raised by a gay man. BEAR CUB explores many of the issues confronting the gay community--HIV, homophobia, parenting--while remaining naturalistic in presentation. It was directed by Miguel Albaladejo. [More]

Starring: Jose Luis Garcia-Perez, David Castillo, Empar Ferrer, Elvira Lindo

Starring: Jose Luis Garcia-Perez, David Castillo, Empar Ferrer, Elvira Lindo

Director: Miguel Albaladejo

Director: Miguel Albaladejo
Studio: TLA Releasing

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The film is, of course, not all sex, and, indeed, brims with observant intelligence.

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Suddenly this careful and patient movie turns cheap and hasty, with unexpected disclosures, desperate curveballs, and crocodile tears. It's not ruinous, but it's not good either.

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04/15/05
Wesley Morris
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There is a family movie within the gay subtext of “Bear Cub” that is a draw for the sophisticated film-goer.

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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
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A fresh and surprisingly insightful look at human interaction, from the way we create families around us to the cruel realities of the world.

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04/05/05
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Purrs with uncommon emotion.

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03/07/05
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

[Cachorro provides] 100 minutes of wonderfully realised characters, many laughs, some tears and much valuable insight.

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03/04/05
Boyd van Hoeij
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Bear Cub knows about a million ways to jerk our tears, but it hasn't mastered any of them.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
03/03/05
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Albaladejo takes a warm approach to his characters, from Pedro's boisterous circle of like-minded gay pals (known as 'bears' for their stocky builds and facial hair) to Bernardo's paternal grandmother.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
02/18/05
Rene Rodriguez
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald

It turns into a subtle character study that both gay and straight audiences will find moving.

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02/04/05
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press
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Director Luis Miguel Albaladejo has an essential, rather sweet earnestness, but we sense that he likes pushing touchy buttons.

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01/21/05
David Elliott
David Elliott
San Diego Union-Tribune

Had the story had more oomph to it, its stance would have seemed a lot more important as an artistic issue. But as things sit, it's an abstract plus indeed.

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01/21/05
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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A pleasurable amble down a well-worn cinematic street.

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01/07/05
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
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The movie has a good deal of warmth and humor and has a certain liveliness to it... not a perfect movie, but one that will touch the cuddly bear in each of us.

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12/31/04
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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A touching, frank movie about parenting.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
12/30/04
Mario Tarradell
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