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Bella
Bella

Bella

September 9, 2006
1h 31m
Drama
Romance
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
63/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, 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.

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Details

Director
Alejandro Monteverde
Cast
Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez, Angélica Aragón, Jamie Tirelli, Ramón Rodríguez, Armando Riesco, Sophie Nyweide, Ali Landry, Ewa Da Cruz
Release Date
September 9, 2006
Production
One Media, The, Metanoia Films, Bella Productions, Burnside Entertainment, Mpower Pictures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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