Biutiful

Director: Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu
Writer: Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu, Armando Bo
Cast: Javier Bardem, Blanca Portillo, Rubén Ochandiano, Félix Cubero, Manolo Solo
Theatrical Release Date:
Festivals: Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, Morelia International Film Festival
Criticwire: C+

Synopsis: Following his Best Director win for "Babel" at the 2006 edition of Cannes, Oscar nominee Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu is expected to bring his first film entirely in Spanish since his breakout "Amores Perros." And his first time working with Spain's hottest export, Javier Bardem. Not much is known about the plot, apart from Bardem playing a man embroiled in shady dealings who is confronted by a childhood friend, who now happens to be a policeman.

Reviews

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Eric Kohn: The "Biutiful" Conspiracy

No amount of profound sadness registering across Javier Bardem's dejected face can save "Biutiful" from its numerous flaws. Seven months after first encountering Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's lethargic melodrama at the Cannes Film Festival, I remain convinced of ...
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News

"Biutiful" Lands a U.S. Home at Roadside Attractions and Liddell Entertainment

Following its divisive world premiere at Cannes, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s follow up to "Babel," "Biutiful," starring Javier Bardem, has been acquired for U.S. distribution by Roadside Attractions and Liddell Entertainment. Bardem collected the Best Actor Award at Cannes for the film earlier thi...
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Interviews

OSCARS 2011 | Best Actor Nominee Javier Bardem

This interview was originally published prior to "Biutiful"'s theatrical release last December. Javier Bardem has since gone on to garner an Oscar nomination for his work in the drama.For over two decades Spain's hottest male export, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem, has used his imposing figure, roguish ...
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HONOR ROLL 2010 | "Biutiful" Actor Javier Bardem

For over two decades Spain's hottest male export, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem, has used his imposing figure, roguish good looks, and bracing machismo to play a slew of varied roles that showcase his penchant for taking risks.
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