Coyote Cage

Following in the footsteps of Gregory Nava's breakthrough indie film "El Norte", some 30+ years later we find "Coyote Cage", by director Michael Perez, with screenplay by Devin O'Leary. This is an excellent entry in the ongoing tale of immigrants coming to America by paying Coyotes to smuggle them across the border. Michael L. McNulty plays Guero, the good Coyote who cares, with warmth and self-deprecation. You just like the guy. The majority of other coyotes want only to exploit those seeking a better life by inflating the cost. This movie boasts excellent performances by its cast, which includes Carlos Enrique Almirante who delivers one of the most sinister bad guys I've seen in years. The story is well-focused with nice pacing. Technical aspects are very good, with strong, evocative cinematography and a thoughtful soundtrack. You will find yourself rooting for the good guys to make it through their perilous journey. Definitely worth watching!

This movie was referred to me by a friend on Facebook and boy did I enjoy. The music throughout this film was astounding and shot out to all who were involved. Delmone your musical talents are amazing and love hearing your work. Keep up the great work and I will continue to follow your progression with your musical talents.

The movie encapsulates the audience from the beginning and I am glad that it was referred. The cinematic change overs and realistic views lends itself to make the audience reflect on situations in today's world. I will be definitely sharing and hope that many others provide their reviews to make this movie top the charts.

Delmone Taylor did an amazing job with sound on this film!

The film follows immigrants fleeing to find a better living. Each character faces challenges they didn't expect. In order to survive they have to become more than they've ever been.

Great character development. Solid throughout as each face their own challenges. The pacing is good with captivating moments throughout. And, the locations are plentiful helping to provide a great visual aesthetic to the story and everything happening "in the moment!"

This is a film you can watch over and over!

Cast and crew did amazing! Shoutout to the Director and Producer's.

Coyote Cage is a story of Migrant Trafficking, the exploitation of human desperation, and its enablers. Some of its feature film contemporaries include: the outstanding "Trafficked" the decent, but much maligned (due to its being diametric to corporate politics), "The Sound of Freedom''. In this tale by writer Devin O'Leary, and director Michael Perez, each of an eclectic cast of desperates pays 2k cash to an American Coyote (immigrant smuggler) for safe passage from Juarez to the US. It's an all cash business and there are no guarantees. Bandits, smugglers and an unforgiving desert stand between a band of desperates and their freedom. Not to mention the CBP and ICE. This is the story of strong female characters, corruptible men, the lust for freedom and redemption. Despite its gruesome subject matter, this is a gorgeous film that plays with light and shadow, thanks in part to cinematographer Nicholas Kerekes. Standout performances from Aubrey Trujillo, and Michael L. McNulty.

This was casted very well. I love Coyotes too. This is a whole different kind of Coyote. Perfectly placed plot twists made this movie entertaining and energetic. Also, the movie draws attention to the migration over the US Mexican border. A Coyote is paid in the sub-economy to transport people over the border. The conditions are usually very dangerous. This film is an artistic depiction of this very real occurrence. Enjoy an all Latino leading cast, that's rare and needed. The story of Latin-Americans in the United States dates back to the arrival of the Spanish. Mexico ruled over most of the Western United States, the US then usurped this land from Mexico and the Native Americans. Watch the movie to see the modern implications dramatized. Enjoy! Hold on to your seats, this is exciting.