Amores Perros

I consider the first story to be an example of perfect filmmaking craftsmanship and Inarritu, to me, was a genius while watching it, someone to whom I would confidently entrust any subject because his visual ideas or the alternation of contrasts are absolutely flawless. My enthusiasm faded after the remaining two stories, which are not bad, just not as disturbing or captivating for the viewer's senses as the first one, and rather focus on the gradual psychological development of the characters. Unfortunately, most of the time it is a bit too gradual and almost tedious. (03/08/2006)

I’ve grown suspiciously fond of the type of films where various individual storylines intersect at one point. I enjoyed the film even twenty years after its creation, not even noticing its terrifyingly long runtime. I wasn't bored at all, only my original excitement was replaced by a much more sober approach (well, technically, I was sober even the first time I saw it). (30/10/2020)

A debut that, despite having a few errors, as a whole is an excellent affair and mainly shows great promise for the future. If it weren’t for certain inconsistencies in the characters’ fates and no rising tension in the story, there isn’t much to criticize. In acting terms perfect, the screenplay marvelous and the director brilliant. Slightly disappointing that Iñárritu gives you the strongest moments right at the very beginning of the picture, but it doesn’t reduce the huge quality of Amores Perros overall. (17/01/2007)

Great film that, at first glance, may seem like something that cannot be about love at all, but in reality, it is love that drives all the heroes into situations that are very tragic for them, or at least for someone else. An incredibly powerful film that even after years shows me that the first impressions of it are not lost, but rather repeated. (18/12/2014)

Just like Denmark has Lars Von Trier and Sweden has Lasse Hallström, Mexican cinema also has its number one: Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu. He has maintained his directorial style even in Hollywood, and that was the key to his success. But here it bothered me with an excessive running time. The technical execution, on the other hand, it's a blast again. (07/01/2005)