Minority Movie Report - Aisha

Sin Nombre (Without Name) follows El Casper (Edgar Flores), a runaway gang member and Sayra (Paulina Gaitan), a young woman, as they make their way through Central America towards the U.S. Border. It is pure chance that brings them together, however it is determination, mainly on Sayra's part, that keeps them together through their journey and attempt at escape.

I understand the comparisons that have been made to City of God, but by no means would I say this is a copy. Sin Nombre is still a movie in its own. While there are some scenes that are harder to watch than others, I found it still manages to avoid crossing the line. I kept thinking that one of those scenes that makes you cringe from the inside would come up. But it never did. Instead of having one image seared into my mind, I keep the whole movie.

Aside from the story itself, the landscape and cinematography are a treat for the eyes. The Director, Cary Fukunagra, spent time on the trains as well as with gangsters in order to get the look of the movie and use of dialogue as accurate as possible. The fact that this movie has won several awards including those won at the Sundance Film Festival comes as no surprise.

There is only so much that can be said without giving the movie away. I hate to ruin the plot at all so go rent the movie now and see for yourself! A last note for those of you who would normally shy away: It is worth the subtitles.

Signing out,

Aisha
Minority Movie Report