Biutiful

Bardem, who received a best actor Oscar nomination for “Biutiful,” is a vastly human actor.

Iñárritu has made a modern classical tragedy and, in Javier Bardem, he has found his first authentic hero; a character caught up in an intricate web of events he cannot extricate himself from.

...is impressive film-making.

...Bardem depicts the character with a feral grace that ranges from extreme sensitivity to explosive volatility. It is, no doubt, one of the most versatile and engrossing performances of the year.

...filmen er noget så sjældent som social realisme med åndelige dimensioner – en slags magisk socialrealisme.

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