Bella
Starring: Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez, Ali Landry, Angélica AragónDirector: Alejandro Monteverde
Studio: Lions Gate
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Running Time: 91 minutes
DVD Release: May 6th 2008
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DVD Review
An international soccer star (Eduardo Verastegui) is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress (Tammy Blanchard), struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down...until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience.
User Reviews
Rent it, maybe. Buy it for sure. - Rating: 5/5
This is a very good film. It is multi-layered and at every turn it is interesting and compelling. Others will tell you the plot points. I am telling you to see it. There's something you should know about my recommendations. I love to watch movies without knowing much of anything about them, that way the story can unfold with maximum impact. So I'm just not gonna tell you a whole lot when I recommend something so you can discover the magic, too. This film is full of magic. It is surprising and sensitive and ways that will touch you deeply. See it.
Bella
Excellent, life changing movie - Rating: 5/5
I had no expectations for this independent film. I had heard it was a good movie but really didn't know too much about it. I was blown away. It was a beautiful, simple, painful, sad, and then joy filled movie to watch. Give it a try--I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Bella - Rating: 5/5
This is the best movie I've seen in a long time. It arrived in excellent shape.
A wonderful film - Rating: 5/5
This film, to add to the other reviews, is excellent. Highly recommended. You won't be disapointed, even by repeated viewings. Inspiring and uplifting, but realistic and sobering. Wonderful.
Life Can Change in an Instant - Rating: 5/5
Bella is one of those non-Hollywood, non-blockbuster films that beautifully tells a story about faith, love, life and family. This film is better than movies with $100 million dollar budgets. The lead roles are played by Eduardo Verastegui & Tammy Blanchard. They are simply magnificent. It is about two very broken people who find a way to help mend each other. This film has been described as "a love story without romance." There is certainly chemistry between the two main characters, but this movie is more about caring with love, for another person than a typical Hollywood love story. Bella makes us think about our own lives and how events have impacted us. The film inspires hope, makes us laugh and cry. I highly recommend this film. Part of me believed that films like this just weren't made anymore. In a way, Bella is a "throw-back" to the great films from the 40's and 50's. I am so glad that someone is making films again that tell a beautiful story, so very well.
