Diario las Américas

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 30, 2026 5/5 Beyond exposing the shady business of the funeral industry and raising environmental awareness, with moments of shock and nervous laughter, the feature film makes us question, as a society, the viability of certain customs [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Death Boom (2026) 100% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 17, 2026 4/5 Is the classic story of a seemingly normal family caught up in an extraordinary situation—a scenario that serves as a pretext for bringing to the surface internal conflicts hidden within the cracks no one wants to look at [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review The End of Oak Street (2026) 86% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 8, 2026 3/5 Its depiction of excessive violence involving children and sequences that straddle the line between gore and comedy make for a rather outlandish blend—one that will please genre fans but alienate critics and the general public [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ice Cream Man (2026) 25% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 3, 2026 5/5 The film invites us to reflect on ourselves: self-imposed demands, the need to listen to our bodies, the importance of forging emotional bonds, and our responsibility to process grief in a constructive way [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) 90% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Jul 22, 2026 3/5 Thanks to Giuseppe Tornatore's ingenuity — and his blend of narrative devices — Brunello's life feels like a counterpart to Salvatore's in Cinema Paradiso, giving this documentary an aura of nostalgia [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Brunello: The Gracious Visionary (2025) 27% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas May 10, 2026 4/5 An entertaining, unpretentious film—made by fans, for fans—imbued with a sincerity that is deeply appreciated and palpable in every shot [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mortal Kombat II (2025) 63% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Mar 2, 2026 4/5 Its zany humor, breakneck pacing —which builds in crescendo until it nearly tips into absurdity— and the occasional not-so-kid-friendly moment make it one of the studio’s boldest bets in a long time [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Hoppers (2026) 94% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Feb 25, 2026 3/5 The film effectively and delicately explores pertinent themes such as intergenerational trauma, the life and death drive, the complex father–child dynamic, the artist’s vocation and the challenges they face [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026) 60% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Jan 21, 2026 5/5 The story warns us about the danger of false messiahs and how easily we can fall under their influence (to the point of confusing charity with violence and God with the Devil). [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 91% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Dec 26, 2025 3/5 At a time when movie theaters are going through a critical period, Avatar: Fire and Ash rises as a bastion seeking to revitalize the box office and remind audiences of the importance of experiencing a film on the big screen. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Nov 9, 2025 4/5 Subtly and intelligently exposes the frustration experienced by anyone who suddenly falls from the pinnacle of their career and must face rejection. A situation that, rather than being a feared scenario, is almost a law of life [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Blue Moon (2025) 90% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Sep 15, 2025 5/5 Using the fragility of human life as a metaphor, the fight against demons reminds us that the greatest strength isn't possessed by the immortal, but by the weakest when they never give up [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) 98% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Sep 13, 2025 4/5 The film is a kind of coming-of-age story, narrated in retrospect by its protagonist, allowing us to witness the evolution of his dreams and the mark that war can leave on a person throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review The Glassworker (2024) 88% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 25, 2025 3/5 Beneath absurd situations, eccentric characters, convoluted crimes, and an arid backdrop, the film explores—between jokes—sensitive and relevant themes such as domestic violence, religious manipulation, homophobia... [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Honey Don't! (2025) 44% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 16, 2025 4/5 Using violence and gangs as an excuse to reunite a father with his daughter, the story captivates and triumphs when it enters the realm of intimate drama [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review She Rides Shotgun (2025) 87% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 15, 2025 4/5 A local story that opens up to the entire world by touching on archetypal themes such as redemption, filial bonds, rejection, prejudice, bullying, and the search for meaning and identity through art [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review The Shadow of the Sun (2023) - - - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 11, 2025 4/5 With a play on perspectives between characters and a diachronic narrative, Weapons is like a roller coaster where, from one moment to the next, the story takes twists and turns that can make the viewer laugh, surprise, or disgust.[Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Weapons (2025) 93% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Aug 11, 2025 3/5 It explores difficult topics such as symbiotic dynamics, addictions, depression, and the family traumas that haunt us, and how all of this affects our ability to bond. These are sensitive issues we're usually unaware of [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Together (2025) 89% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Jul 21, 2025 It talks about the transition from childhood to adolescence, the search for identity, and the importance of not losing the innocence that connects us to our inner voice [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado (2025) 92% - -

Luis Bond Alvarez Diario las Américas Jul 20, 2025 5/5 Its ambiguous ending, dreamlike staging, paradoxical visuals, and fragmented narrative will leave many leaving the screening with more questions than answers, questioning their position on love, loss, and the world of dreams [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Daniela Forever (2024) 65% - -