Maria Full of Grace (2004)
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Movie Info
Cast
as Maria
as Blanca
as Juana
as Diana
as Juan
as Franklin
as Lucy
as Carla
as Pablo
as Don Fernando
as Javier
as Baby Pancho
as Baby Pancho
as Female Pharmacist
as Supervisor
as Felipe
as Rosita
as Pellet Maker
as Pharmacist
as Stewardess
as Carolina
as Constanza
as Customs Inspector
as Customs Inspector
as Customs Inspector
as Wilson
as Carlos
as Gas Attendant
as Taxi Driver
as Receptionist
as Doctor
as Enrique
Critic Reviews for Maria Full of Grace
All Critics (143) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (138) | Rotten (5) | DVD (6)
The movie puts us in Maria's shoes, taking us step by suspenseful step through her physical and spiritual ordeal.
Marston's compact, personal film doesn't judge his Maria, it merely observes her, explains her and humanizes a dark corner of a dirty business.
The fact that [Moreno's] Maria is so believable, so compelling, rests entirely on what she brings to the part, not what the part brings to her. Her face is the kind that can carry a movie on the strength of sheer screen presence.
One of those films that finds strength in its directness, that passes up the fireworks and cheap tricks and just goes straight for the starkness of a powerful situation.
One of the emblematic migration stories of our time.
A stunner of a film.
Audience Reviews for Maria Full of Grace
This was quite a story to see portrayed on film. Not to be missed.
Super Reviewer
An original take on the drug trade, dealing with a seventeen year old girl (Catalina Sandino Moreno) who, pressured to find a job, agrees to become a drug mule, since the pay is good and it sounds like she will be taken care of. You don't know what to expect really after she agrees to take the job, and neither does she. An overall incredible film with a powerful performance from Moreno (she got nominated for Best Actress). Although it loses a little steam in it's last half, this is a mostly excellent movie that feels authentic all the way through.
Super Reviewer
An impressive film which shows a realistic story based around drug muelling. Great performances all around, but particularly from Catalina Sandino Moreno who played the lead character. A Drama which really pulls you in and see the circumstances from different viewpoints. Definitely a recommendation ? an instant favourite for me.
Super Reviewer
Maria Full of Grace Quotes
| Maria Alvarez: | heres my share |
| Maria Alvarez: | Here's my share. |