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  Written November 3, 2007

  Bella

  by Destiny Bulldog

  One of the best movies this year. Wonderful story, superb acting, and pulls your heartstrings. Finally some wholesome entertainment for the family with real issues and real solutions. The main actor is gorgeous and speaks with his eyes all the way through the film. We all came out of the theater with wet eyes and big smiles. Three cheers for this one.
  

  • 23 out of 28 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 2, 2007

  Clean Talk

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  The movie blew me away with the clean talk. Every subject about abortion
  in other movies have been peppered with the "nasty talk". Bella handled the problems with being in America today with much grace and respect. It wasn't
  shy in the same aspect of handling subjects:loss of job, pregnancy, abortion, adoption, interracial relationships, minority issues, and living together.
  The movie handled all these subjects with one main family. Don't think such a clean movie left out the excitement of dancing,dating, and financial success.
  There are no open use of drugs and naked sex scenes. There is no loud club music and heavy alcohol underage or of age drinking. No one is mudered in a drive-by shooting, no mugging of old ladies, and no drug kingpins.
  It's a straightforward well meaning self-respecting themed movie.

  • 16 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 17, 2007

  Lovely film experience

  by Katie1951

  Great New York scenery, and I adore the family scenes. I think the supporting cast is absolutely superb. I expect at least one Oscar on supporting roles, maybe two. Best presentation of Hispanics I have seen in film in a long, long time. We need more of this. Latinos aren't all gangs and tats, they are loving parents who sing, and brothers who dance and families who love. The plot is full of passion and compassion, of betrayal and trust, tears and laughter. Ultimately, after much thought, I have decided it is trying to tell us one thing. Sometimes it is our duty, our calling even, to make it easier for someone else to do the right thing. Whether by an extraordinary act of kindness, or simply by providing the support of friendship, we are called to make smooth the way of the Lord. "Love one another as I have loved you.".

  • 14 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 4, 2007

  This movie is a gift of love

  by brachanam9

  One of the best films I have seen in years! Take your family, take your friends. It's about real love, unconditional love. You will leave the theater wanting to be a better person. Now how many movies can you say that about???

  • 15 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 3, 2007

  I gotta say, I liked it!!

  by densteele

  OK, so I read a review that the film is funded by the religious right -- a "pro life" film. Still, I saw the film before reading the review, and I didn't get it that way at all. I thought the film was insightful, entertaining and worth every cent of admission. I like films that feature actors who aren't "stars" -- that is, they appear to me as people. And so it was with Bella. I loved the film, I cried, I laughed and was thoroughly entertained. While I admit that I'm a "pro choice" liberal kinda guy, I found the message uplifting and rewarding, not to mention the apparent "real life" quality of the story line. Go, you won't be disappointed.

  • 17 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 9, 2007

  Bella is Beautiful!

  by esheffer

  This is a powerful film about finding your true self. It takes loss to find what is of great value. The movie stirs human emotions and tugs at your heart. The movie reveals the reality of life, testimony to life lived more fully - living for more than one's self. It points to our greatest need - love and acceptance. Additionally, it demonstrates that when a person is given opportunity and chooses to connect to something good, life can be dramatically affected. This is a movie experience strongly recommended. Bella is Beautiful!

  • 13 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 30, 2007

  Bella

  by Abesmusik

  Simply wonderful! Afilm that just touches all of your emotions. Will have you thinking about what's important in life. Finally a movie with substance! GO SEE IT NOW!

  • 13 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 30, 2007

  This is *not* your typical Hollywood movie...

  by virtualmonk

  ...which is precisely *why* you should go see it. It doesn't insult your intelligence. It doesn't overwhelm your senses with frantic pacing. It doesn't thrust itself in your face with gratuitous sex, violence, vulgar language and crude humor. What it does do is give you a thought-provoking, heart-tugging story that is told in a gentle real-life pace with love and humor, featuring two excellent leads and an outstanding supporting cast. If you think the production values don't seem quite up to today's standards, go to the website ([BLOCKED WEBSITE] and read about how the film came into being and how it was done literally on a shoestring budget in an impossibly short period of filming time. When you take that into account, what the producers have done is nothing short of miraculous. Don't let the negative reviews by the so-called "professionals" discourage you from seeing "Bella". Go see it and judge for yourself. I *guarantee* you'll be glad you did.

  • 14 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 14, 2007

  Bella was Magnifico

  by codybear

  Loved this movie. It's portrayel of real-life relationships was refreshing. It is rare to see a movie with out sex, drugs, gore , crude humor. We need more movies like this. My favorite part was the fact even though Nina was pregnant under "less than perfect circumstances" she still chose life for her child. Very courageous of her, very brave. I am telling everyone about this movie. She got out of herself and realized it wasn't just all about her and her wants, she saw there was another precious life at stake. Nina made the ultimate sacrafice and put her own selfish needs aside for another. Jose did the same, WOW. This movie really is for everyone.

  • 12 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 24, 2007

  Real. Relevant. Righteous. Rewarding.

  by BellaFan

  I loved "Bella." It was a beautiful movie, with a beautiful message. The characters were real, involved in a real-life situation, facing real choices. The characters were courageous, passionate, full of emotion, fully human. The producers were courageous, creating this film outside of the "Holllywood movie making machine" and giving us an alternative that is truly a breath of fresh air. I laughed, I cried, I left the theatre feeling that life is worth living, and that it is OK to love unselfishly. The movie was uplifting and artistic. I would not hesitate to take my 13-yr-old daughter to view the film. I highly recommend it to persons 13 years old or older. No sex, no violence, no nudity, no kidding!

  • 11 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 9, 2007

  Don't wait till it's too late to see Bella

  by max'syaya

  Bella was engaging and funny while at the same time emotionally disturbing because it confronted real life issues that are all too common, but most would rather not think about. This was a story of people who find hope and redemption by making heroic choices when faced with heart rendering circumstances. Bella's symbolic imagery was sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle. Tammy Blanchard was superb and should be nominated for best actress. I will have to see the movie again to absorb all it has to offer. S. Noon, Bham, AL

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 13, 2007

  Bella Bella Bella

  by patrick78

  This was a fantastic film... I saw other friends of mine who decided to go at the last minute... but you won't regret it! The message is powerful, and the acting is superb. Also, its cinematography was excellent with focus on the characters. From start to finish it is a brilliant yet concise story-line which comes together in the grand finale... GO SEE BELLA TODAY :-)

  • 13 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 29, 2007

  It's All About Values

  by mcgufbd

  This is a beautiful story about the value of family, the value of the people you affect in life (specifically co-workers and employees), and especially the value of life.
  As a guy, I have no issues recommending this movie. The main character is a man's man, but doesn't have problems showing emotions. You will have a tough time hiding your emotions in parts of this movie regardless of how stoical you are. There are parts that are a bit slow, but even those are story progressing scenes.
  This movie is fantastic, and you will not be disappointed.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 17, 2007

  Bella is a Winner!

  by Frankjenn

  This is an excellent movie. I was disappointed that Fandango down-played it by providing such a dull overview. I think it will scare movie goers away from a very moving and very well acted picture. Eduardo Verastegui (Jose) provides a powerful performance and this movie will certainly catapult his career. In fact all the characters are believable adding to movie's charm. I didn't feel this movie was a chick-flick nor a love story but a tale of human compassion and a person's ability to change a life by caring about another individual. The movie takes a little time to get started but it is worth the ending. Highly recommend it!

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written November 16, 2007

  Bella

  by Prayingforgoodmovies

  An amazing movie! We traveled 300 miles to see this beautiful film. And, we are traveling 300 miles again to see it for the second time! Bella is worth every mile! We are so very thankful for all the people involved in making, producing, writing and staring in this wonderful movie! Keep up the good work. The world needs your kind of creative and dedicated skills.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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