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In the 1940s, Mexico City had a population of 1 million. It is said that life was quite pleasant there in those days. Today Mexico City is a megalopolis of more than 20 million souls. Marcos is the chauffer of the general who supervises the daily flag ceremonies. Marcos picks up the general's daughter Ana at the airport. He is the only member of Ana's household who is aware that she leads... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
120 min. |
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| Release Date: |
February 17th, 2006 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
Tartan Films (US), Palisades Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$70,899 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...uses cinematic art to elevate his lurid subject matter from the gutter to the choir loft. But, sadly, not even that is enough to make his movie the transcendently holy affair it aspires to be." more...
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B- |
E! Online,
"Mostly, our full-figured protagonist walks or drives around staring blankly at things." more...
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D |
Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum
"...less about heaven or battle, or hell on earth, or the soul of Mexico, and all too much about gawking." more...
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D+ |
New York Post, V.A. Musetto
" Love it or loathe it, you won't soon forget Battle in Heaven." more...
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B |
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