First things first: this isn't an easy film to watch, unless you enjoy bullfighting. A significant portion of Moment of Truth's running time consists of man on livestock action, and it ain't pretty. The blood runs very, very red, and there's more shed here than in the entire Saw franchise. With that out of the way, it must be said that not only is this an interesting film about a young man's rise to the top of his profession, it's also a beautifully made feature. Shot in colour and in Techniscope, Moment of Truth features terrific wide-screen compositions, both inside and outside the matador's arena. Miguel Mateo is superb as Migeulin, the tall dark and handsome country boy who trades in the family plough for a matador's finery, and it must be said that from all indications he was a real bullfighter: the filmed corridas definitely feature the lead engaging in battle against bulls.
Review of The Moment of Truth
