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: 6.64

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:

  • Sean Ibarra
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Winter Barry
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Athena Newton
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Kairi Jimenez
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

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