Kinatay (2009)

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Frankly, most people will find Kinatay either unremittingly tedious, harrowing or vile. Possibly all three. Mendoza is no gore-hound. He's more serious than Noe. This is a fiercely moral and horribly unforgettable denunciation of societal corruption.

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05/17/09

Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph

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A nerve-shredding exploration of crime which is both repellent and grimly compelling.

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05/17/09

Mike Goodridge

Screen International

Mendoza strengthens his gift for describing space with inquisitive cameras, but as the helmer's star rises, his subtlety wanes, resulting in obvious statements made banal by heavy-handed ironies.

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05/17/09

Jay Weissberg

Variety

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