7:19

It is a very tragic event in Mexican history; the plot is decent and the performances of Demián Bichir and Héctor Bonilla are passable; it's not a bad movie, but it gets boring on a number of occasions.

Apart from a very short introduction, the rest of the film is not for faint-hearted or those with claustrophobia. If you have issues with small spaces and feel irritated, even when shown on screen, this may be too much for you. Especially when you consider the running time of this. The earthquake and the people who are immediately affected by it (at one specific location) are very well portrayed and it is suspenseful if really draining to watch.

Any political context may be there, if you know of the political situation of the land as another reviewer suggested. As it is, I can't confirm or elaborate on that. For anyone not with any insight, this is just a very hard movie to watch. If you are up for that, then go ahead, just be aware this isn't easy or pleasant

I'm always surprised by movies with large budgets... then you watch and wonder what they spent the money on. This was one such film. Not much happened here. A building collapses in an Earthquake. People are trapped under the rubble. The movie focuses on the personal connections and psychological progression of those who lie trapped in the collapsed building. It was an ok movie. I watched the whole thing, so it wasn't terrible. But not a lot happened.... I wouldn't watch it a 2nd time.

This film tells the story of several people who try to stay alive in the rubble, after a devastating earthquake the brought much devastation.

It convincingly shows what it is like to be trapped in the rubble. The desperation and hopelessness are conveyed effectively, making this film very heavy to watch. I almost feel guilty to have eaten a full dinner before watching it, after knowing these victims got trapped for days without food or water.

This surprising film recreates the moment of rupture that gives birth to modern Mexico: the 1985 earthquake.

"7:19" has two distinct depths: on the surface, the intimate experience of the victims of the tragedy; and in a deeper layer, a portrait of the inequality that defines the country until this day.

The earthquake that devastated Mexico City in 1985 becomes an allegory: it is corruption what causes more deaths than any catastrophe; and, when corruption it's so heavy and oppressive, all citizens come to suffer the consequences, eventually.

People of Mexican heritage, and anyone with basic knowledge of modern Mexico's history, will find additional readings of the film.

A viewer without any of the context will be able to enjoy a thoughtful, well acted, claustrophobic survival thriller.