Fresh
Since premiering at Cannes the movie has become notorious for its shocking, emphatically unerotic sex scenes, though it's equally notable for its striking visual conceits and small moments of intense feeling.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
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Battle in Heaven
Overview
Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.
Director and cast
- Carlos Reygadas Director
- Marcos Hernández as Marcos
- Anapola Mushkadiz as Ana
- Bertha Ruiz as Marcos' Wife
- David Bornstein as Jaime
- Rosalinda Ramírez as Viky
- Estela Martínez Tremari as Ines
- El Abuelo as Chief of Police
- Luis Lozada as Predicador
- Diego Martínez Vignatti Cast
- Francisco 'El Gato' Martínez Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
50%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Insufferably arty, polemic and winkingly provocative.
Michael Booth, Denver Post
Rotten
A spectacular failure, despite further evidence of the director's keen eye and bold cinematic ideas.
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
Art with a capital A. Don't be afraid. OK, be a little afraid.
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Fresh
If you dare to see it, prepare for a challenge.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
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