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El Leyton (2002)

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Reviews Counted:11

Fresh:6

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6/10

Rated: Not Rated

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Nov 21, 2003 Limited

Synopsis: Fishermen and best friends Leyton and Modesto enjoy their lives working in the small port of La Caleta in Chile. Leyton is one who seems to live life day-by-day, enjoying the attention he gets from... Fishermen and best friends Leyton and Modesto enjoy their lives working in the small port of La Caleta in Chile. Leyton is one who seems to live life day-by-day, enjoying the attention he gets from the women in town who he feels are being neglected by their husbands. Because of this, he is equally the most loved and hated man in town. Modesto, however is the laid back type who mostly keeps to himself and his work. In a surprise move, Modesto suddenly marries the beautiful and bashful Marsha who shares his quiet personality. In a strange, behind-the-back move, Leyton begins harassing Marta who ultimate ends up on an adventure with him and not telling her husband Modesto about it. Soon, the road traveled by Leyton and Marta ends up altering the lives of everyone in La Caleta. [More]

Starring: Juan Pablo Saez, Siboney Lo

Starring: Juan Pablo Saez, Siboney Lo

Director: Gonzalo Justiniano

Director: Gonzalo Justiniano

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11/26/08
David Rooney
David Rooney
Variety

A barely elevated telenovela.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
11/18/03
David Ng
David Ng
Village Voice

Too bad the acting is uneven. And the ineptly done English subtitles will have you laughing in all the wrong places.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
11/20/03
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor

Director Gonzalo Justiniano beautifully captures the fishing village but never quite captures the story.

Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
11/21/03
Elizabeth Weitzman
Elizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily News

Does a fine job of building up a sense of dread as its adulterous relationship gathers steam. So it's all the more disappointing when the movie ultimately collapses.

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11/20/03
Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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El Leyton never rises above the level of a soap opera, although the steamy sex and Lo's abundant nudity might make it worthwhile for some viewers.

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11/21/03
V.A. Musetto
V.A. Musetto
New York Post

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05/13/05
Apollo Guide

A worthy film from Chile.

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10/28/03
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Even with all the flaws in the characters (and the filmmaking), we become intrigued.

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11/29/03
Eric Monder
Eric Monder
Film Journal International

A sloppy but stylistically incendiary handling of mystery, thriller, suspense, doldrums-of-domestic-romance and labour fraternity tropes.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
11/16/03
Jon Lap
Jon Lap
Apollo Guide

The story unfolds like a particularly juicy bit of small-town gossip, one that's told by a particularly vivid storyteller.

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11/21/03
Ken Fox
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Not only in its plot, but also in its male rivalry does El Leyton seem like Harold Pinter's Betrayal set by the sea.

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04/15/04
Kent Turner
Kent Turner
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