The Crime of Padre Amaro

LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION

Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

Director: Carlos Carrera
Cast: Gael García Bernal , Ana Claudia Talancón , Sancho Gracia , Angélica Aragón , Luisa Huertas , Ernesto Gómez Cruz , Gastón Melo , Damián Alcázar , Andrés Montiel , Gerardo Moscoso

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 2002-10-01

Rating: 6.656

Runtime: 118minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía , Alameda Films , Cinecolor-México , Cinecolor-Argentina , Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma , Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad

Reviews:

  • Martha Keller
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Athena Bradley
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Apollo Floyd
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Issac Morse
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Emery McClure
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2