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Bless Me, Ultima

Play trailer Poster for Bless Me, Ultima PG-13,  2013,  1h 46m,  Drama/ War Play Trailer Watchlist
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A young man and an elderly medicine woman try to end the battle between good and evil that is waging out of control through their village during World War II.
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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Mar 7, 2013
Aassured, sensitive, and commendably unpretentious. Go to Full Review
Randy Cordova Arizona Republic Feb 26, 2013
2/5
The lyrical book is filled with touches of magical realism. On the other hand, the movie is sorely lacking in both magic and realism. It's all very empty and blah. Go to Full Review
Stephen Farber The Hollywood Reporter Feb 22, 2013
An offbeat slice of Americana will intrigue thoughtful moviegoers. Go to Full Review
Allen Almachar The MacGuffin Jul 27, 2020
C-
It wants to be something grand, but its ambition far exceeds its reach. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 7, 2019
What sounds like a philosophically intriguing premise doesn't quite translate in this bluntly conditioned film treatment that butchers a Bildungsroman into a parody of good vs. evil. Go to Full Review
Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Dec 17, 2018
No doubt there will be future generations who will turn to the film for "help" with their book report, but will be surprised to discover themselves enjoying it. Go to Full Review
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Apr 25, 2018 Inspiring. There is nothing negative that I could say about this "pelicula".
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Cast & Crew

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Carl Franklin

Director

Miriam Colon

Ultima

Benito Martinez

Gabriel

Dolores Heredia

Maria

Castulo Guerra

Tenorio

Joaquín Cosio

Narciso

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young man and an elderly medicine woman try to end the battle between good and evil that is waging out of control through their village during World War II.
Director
Carl Franklin
Producer
Jesse Beaton, Mark Johnson, Tom Williams, Sarah DiLeo
Screenwriter
Carl Franklin
Production Co
Monarch Pictures, Monkey Hill Films, Gran Via Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual References)
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2013, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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