Lady of Guadalupe

They aren't kidding about calling this film an uplifting drama! I laughed, I cried, I felt my heart pound out of my chest! This film narrates a beautiful story we've all heard some version of - the miracle of Juan Diego and the Lady of Guadalupe. This movie, on the out set, may appear to be only for Latinos, but, as a non-Latino person, it offers a new insight into the Latino culture and heritage that is not generally available to most people. Today, amid a global pandemic and heightened racial tensions around the world, this film offers a sense of renewed hope and confidence in a brighter tomorrow, even when the night is darkest. This is a movie that every individual, Latino or not, Catholic/Christian or not, Guadalupan believer or not, should watch. It relates a story we have all heard at least once to the experiences of a Latino today and reminds us all to "have a little faith" and believe in tomorrow's rising sun.

I like the film Lady of Guadalupe, because it is very mysterious and suspenseful with lots of curious and never-ending wonders. It held my attention throughout the whole film. I love how they used flashbacks to earlier years to help move the story along.

The storyline follows a young reporter, John Martinez (Guillermo Ivan) and the love of his life, Mary (Kimberley Aria Peterson). Mary is pregnant and their life is going along smoothly until she is in an accident and is help to get her and the baby. John has received an assignment about the legend of Our Lady of Guadalupe which he has trouble writing, until he finds a little faith.

The film has lots of flashbacks, which help put things into perspective and help the audience understand the history of the Lady of Guadalupe as well as the present situation of John and Mary. The flashbacks show many scenes and different people with different problems. I like how we see the actors in both the past and modern day. This film is very unique. Guillermo Ivan plays both Juan Diego and John Martinez. The historical scenes of Juan Diego that show the past contrast greatly with those of John Martinez shot in the current day in the USA. We get glimpses of Latin culture in the way they live in the past and present.

The message is that you got to have a little faith or you won't get that happy ending in life. Faith is important when you're in a difficult situation, because it has so many benefits and helps you throughout your entire life. Have Faith!

I give Lady of Guadalupe 4 out 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. Reviewed by Makena P., KIDS FIRST!

A reporter for a Latin newspaper is given the assignment of writing an article about faith in that community. The boss tells John that he should be proud of his Latin background, as he is the typical secular American young man. He decides to investigate Our Lady of Guadalupe, using a Jesuit priest as a source. His wife is injured badly in a car accident and he struggles with the reality of the story and his wife's recovery. The film travels back and forth from modern day society and 1531 Mexico. The actors are fine and the story a bit contrived as the couple is shown as a perfect pair. The religious aspects are well done, and as a struggling Catholic, I was moved by the scenes of the appearance of Mary to Juan Diego, even though I am well versed in the history of the story. I highly recommend Lady of Guadalupe.

I really enjoyed this film because it made me reflect on my own relgious and Latin x experience as well. Being able to see parallels between Juan Diego and John made the story of Lady of Guadalupe more relatable.

This film was absolutely stunning - from the talented cast, to the beautiful production + shots, Lady of Guadalupe takes you through parallel stories of historical and present time making it a must see film!!