Pellet (El Bola)2000
Pellet (El Bola) (2000)
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Cast
as Bola
as Camarera Bar
as Marisa
as Javi
as Salva
as Jose
as Mariano
as Vecino
as Alfredo
as Laura
as Aurora
as Alfonso
as Juan
as Abuela
as Birras
Critic Reviews for Pellet (El Bola)
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (1) | DVD (3)
Mana gives us compelling, damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt.
Never [sinks] into exploitation.
At once subtle and visceral, the film never succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful, offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future.
As blunt as it is in depicting child abuse, El Bola is a movie steeped in an ambiguity that lends its conflicts a symbolic resonance.
Deliberately and skillfully uses ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance.
A simple, but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past.
Audience Reviews for Pellet (El Bola)
Children abuse was never an easy topic to get into when telling a story due to the fact its a very sensitive issue to show on screen.Spanish director Achero Mañas movie EL BOLA, winners of the 2001 Goya Awards, showed here the issue of child abuse, and how okay it was that the father imposed his power over his family, because he was the breadwinner and he was always right. This movie showed growing up, friendship, despair and hope. The game the boys played at the train tracks came over as a death wish, because their lives were miserable.Alfredo the newcomer who had a normal life found the game stupid and refused to play.This was a difference with the other children,because he was raised by loving parents.Acting was perfect and cinematography was amazing. Pablo was really good in his role. I wondered how the ending would be, and it was perfect.
Super Reviewer
Reminiscent of The 400 Blows, this is a powerful story about child abuse and the positive impact of friendship. Achero Mañas coaxes exceptional performances from his young actors. A sad but effective film.
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