Pellet
2000, Drama, 1h 28m
11 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Bola
Alfredo
Laura
Marisa
Aurora
Mariano
Critic Reviews for Pellet
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (1)
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April 5, 2003 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Mana gives us compelling, damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt.
December 13, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Never [sinks] into exploitation.
December 13, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 -
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.
December 10, 2002 | Full Review… -
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.
December 10, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 -
Deliberately and skillfully uses ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance.
April 9, 2003
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April 5, 2003 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Mana gives us compelling, damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt.
December 13, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Never [sinks] into exploitation.
December 13, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 -
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.
December 10, 2002 | Full Review… -
Deliberately and skillfully uses ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance.
April 9, 2003 -
A simple, but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past.
February 2, 2003 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Pellet
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May 02, 2009Children 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.Daisy M Super Reviewer
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Jan 12, 2009Reminiscent of <i>The 400 Blows</i>, 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.Randy T Super Reviewer
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