Privates Lives

I see this film on DVD in 2005. Available in the US finally. I do not that agree with the previous reviewer. Although the film is kind of forced and unconvincing, especially towards the ending, the film is ambitious and thought-provoking. It seems to attempt to provoke sentimentalism, which I do not care for. It seems to provide some sexual sensation, which I find rather uncomfortable (maybe this uneasiness is meant) What I appreciate is that the film intricately incorporates critical and politicized views. This film reminds me of Polandsky's MAID AND DEATH, which is also situated in Latin America. Both female and male leads are great. If the plot of the film is forced, their acting is not. It the plot has to try hard to be touching, their acting can touch people more elegantly. It is a pity that their acting might be thought "funny" to some viewers though....

OOOOOk.

Here we go.

What do I like about this movie? Well, the photography was good. It seems It could have been in black and white to give more power to the images with the type of music Fito Paez selected to make. It was like try too hard and too much of it. That piano Psycho style. I don't know. Too strange. Unless you want to go on that direction. Then go on that direction with the movie too. May be it would have been a darker picture (with high contrast too) for a darker subject matter.

I like Cecilia and Gael. These characters are difficult to identify with unless you are going thru the same thing. I spoke with an friend from Argentina and said that Gael accent was petty good. Remember, Argentinians are picky, so I believed him.

The camera could have moved more and Fito could have play more with the close ups much better (Philadelhia movie style).You know, Jonathan Demme.

It's no doubt that music could have better to get you in tone with the movie.

This story is a little hard to believe. If this has happen before to someone, that person should tell this story.

Fito, it seems you have money. Please use it wisely in movies. There are more fascinating stories where I am sure you can make more money.

Latinamerican films need to make a change but in a uplifting way. And I don't mean happy endings. But stories that most people can identify with and enjoy more at the same time.

Also if I ever do any movie, this a good one to watch what not to do.

Over and Out. Until next time.

Thanks.

One word, WOW! This movie has been bumped up to my #1 favorite movie. I watch many international and spanish films. I enjoy them more than American films because they are so unpredictable and unexplainable like the movie "Pierdas Verdes." After all Spanish movies I am left breathless and wondersome. Nothing has ever been this extraordinary. This movie is very powerful and goes where no other movies dares to go. I was in awwh throughout this whole film. Scene after scene you are simply amazed. Vidas Privadas has an excellent storyline, the actors, like Cecilia Roth (All About My Mother), and Gael Garcia Bernal (Amores Perros), are brillant. You can't go wrong with this movie by Fito Paez a legendary Argentine musician.

I bought the film and couldn't wait to rip open the package and watch it. I love Bernal's acting (he comes by it naturally from his family). But the plot and dialog reminded me of some of the French films of the same genre from the '60s. I kept expecting Deneuve or Tritignant to come through the door. I couldn't watch it through to the end. I admit that I was tired and had just watched, Dot the I (much superior), so maybe I'll give another go, even if only to watch Bernal who never disappoints. This was a forced film in my opinion with a dreadful script, but maybe I should give a second chance. That sounds perhaps a bit pretentious:-) Hugh Corston Quebec City

I went to rent a movie, and saw this one; after reading the back, it seemed interesting, but then I watched it, and ended disappointing me. The movie has no theme, nothing that could happen in real life, and it is very lame. Most of the time you don't know what is happening or why some people are doing what they are doing. Positive: It is entertaining, because you want to know what is going to happen next or how is going to end.

The film is about a 42 year old woman, who likes hearing other people in bed, and in one of those opportunities she meets a young guy. All of this, because she didn't have a good past.