Crónicas (2004)

Note des utilisateurs:

7.1/10   

Réalisateur:

Sebastián Cordero

Scénariste:

Sebastián Cordero (writer)

Release Date:

6 octobre 2005 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Crime | Drame | Horror | Thriller

Accroche:

If It's On TV, It Must Be The Truth.

Plot:

A suspense thriller about a reporter from Miami who travels to Ecuador in pursuit of a serial killer known as the "Monster of Babahoyo."

Plot Keywords:

Serial Killer | Ecuador | Psychopath | Florida | Prison

Awards:

8 wins & 7 nominations

Avis des utilisateurs:

Thoughtful, nuanced, and disturbing - one you won't soon forget.

Ensemble

Damián Alcázar	...	Vinicio Cepeda
Walter Layana	...	Vendedor 'Extras'
Henry Layana	...	Don Lucho
Tamara Navas	...	Doña Etelvina
Washington Garzón	...	Joseph Juan
Rosa Alina Ortiz	...	Amiga Don Lucho
José María Yazpik	...	Iván Suárez
Raymundo Zambrano	...	Cura
John Leguizamo	...	Manolo Bonilla
Leonor Watling	...	Marisa Iturralde
Alfredo Martínez	...	Amigo Don Lucho
Camilo Luzuriaga	...	Capitán Bolivar Rojas
Peki Andino	...	Sargento Saltos (as Peky Andino)
Pablo Maldonado	...	Hombre Enfurecido 1
Luiggi Pulla	...	Robert

Autre(s) titre(s):

Chronicles (International: English title)
Investigations (France) (DVD title) [fr]

MPAA:

Rated R for violence, a scene of sexuality, and language.

Durée:

108 min | Japan:98 min

Pays:

Mexico | Ecuador

Langue:

Espagnol | Anglais

Couleur:

Couleur

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Son:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Classification:

Netherlands:12 | Japan:R-18 | Singapore:M18 | Iceland:12 | USA:R

Emplacements De Pelliculage:

Ecuador

Company:

Cabezahueca

Anecdotes:

This was Colombian actor John Leguizamo's first film in Spanish. As all of his projects have been in English, he felt awkward talking in Spanish while acting. He felt he didn't know the language.

Thoughtful, nuanced, and disturbing - one you won't soon forget.

Crónicas, to paraphrase one of its key characters, explores territory that not many explore. Very well-written and tightly directed, this film quietly observes as ambition, arrogance, and lust orchestrate the gradual slip of personal integrity until grave consequence irrevocably rears its head. Just what form that consequence takes depends on which ending you choose to adopt: an alternate ending is given on the special features menu of the DVD. Be ready for an intense and demanding flick, not a fun, popcorn-spilling thriller. I was reminded at times of the dark tone of the Spanish film, Tésis, though Crónicas goes way beyond Tésis' reach. Superb acting, especially by Damián Alcázar as Vinicio. Alcázar has been making films since the mid-80's (El Crimen del Padre Amaro was one of his higher profile projects), and he shows the depth and dynamism of his experience here. Sebastián Cordero - who also wrote Crónicas - is a director to watch. From what I can find, this is his second film (Ratas, Ratones, y Ratoneros was his first). His current project is Manhunt, announced for 2007, with Harrison Ford as credited cast. Looks like the big time has found Mr. Cordero.