chow913 Forbidden Fruit Is Always The Sweetest Since you probably already know the general plot to 'Camila' your big question is, "Is it worth my time to watch this film and have my heart strings pulled hard?" Yes. 'Camila' certainly pulls the heart strings of any viewer. The final scene is one of the most dramatic in history.The production quality and acting is exceptional. 'Camila' should also be credited as with what it doesn't contain which most/all Hollywood romances do. Overly graphic sex and political agendas.'Camila' is considered controversial for the obvious forbidden romance and Hollywood worried about it being too offensive to Catholics to be a success. As a Catholic myself I dreaded some kind of political speech. I was surprised to see none. In fact there are no types of anti Catholic diatribes or speeches at all. The story is powerful enough to stand alone. We don't need to hear a speech about a father petitioning the governor to override the law and execute his pregnant daughter. The characters know it's just as horrific as the audience.'Camila' is also smart enough to avoid graphic or even passionate sex scenes. In fact there's no nudity, simulated sex, or even passionate kissing. Only moderate passionate kissing. Again the story is strong enough to stand on its own.I'll never forget the horrific graphic sex scene between Nicole Kidman and Jude Law. OK! The audience gets it! They're making love! We do not need to see part A going into part B! Less is more.The only negative point which prevents me from giving 'Camila' a full 10 stars is that more of the drama pulling of heart strings is focused around the lovers' execution rather than their love. I just wasn't feeling to romance. Honestly, if the film ended with the lovers riding happily into the sunset I wouldn't recommend it at all. Most of the reviewers here seem to agree. The drama really revolves around the lovers' deaths rather than their lives.

Chris_Middlebrow In 1982, the Argentine military government seized the Falkland Islands, also known as Las Islas Malvinas, from the British. The British deployed combat forces to the South Atlantic and recaptured the territory in a war that lasted ten and a half weeks. This led to the downfall of the Argentine military junta and a reversion to democracy, establishing conditions which in 1984 brought to the screen a true story that had been suppressed by political, religious, and/or cultural forces for nearly fourteen decades. It is one of the most popular movies in the history of Argentina, from among those produced by that nation.Camila refers to Camila O'Gorman, and opens very briefly in her childhood with the arrival at her family's ranch of a stagecoach bearing her grandmother, who is to be placed under house arrest. Camila's father fully consents to the arrangement, siding with the authorities rather than with his mother, who is on the wrong side of contemporary political affairs. The opening then shifts forward to Buenos Aires, 1847. Camila, now a young woman of about 19, is closeted with and huddled over some newborn kittens she knows will earn her father's disapproval if he discovers them. In the late 1840s, Argentina is under the control of a dictator, General Rosas, and the federals. The unitarians, some in exile and others trying to stay under the radar (as it were), are the latent opposition.The plot can be summarized simply: A socialite daughter from a wealthy family falls in love with a (celibate) Jesuit priest. It is not only taboo in a Catholic society, but is taboo in a Catholic society at the wrong place and the wrong time, and neither the federals nor the unitarians contribute positively to the outcome. As the kittens meet their fate and the opening credits conclude, we view a statement dedicating the movie: "In memory of Camila O'Gorman…." History, and director Maria Luisa Bemberg, are serious about the advisory, so be forewarned, and be aware also that the movie has an R rating. The film coloring is memorable, and Susu Pecoraro in the lead actress role gives a strong performance.

dannyboy62891 Some of the most horribly scripted, badly acted melodrama i've ever seen. The "love story" is cliché at best, and the execution scene really seems to have just been thrown in for the hell of it. This movie is Oscar Fishing in every sense of the phrase, desperately trying to jerk at the judges' emotions while really forgetting what the movie should be about. And what was with the goddamn screaming at Christ scene? This movie has the production value of the last season of Miami Vice, and the acting skills are equivalent to Backdoor Rangers III, Hunting Season. Just because it's foreign doesn't mean it's good.Horrible Movie.

MartinHafer This film is about a doomed relationship between the daughter of a rich fascist-type landowner in Argentina about 1830 or so (after the successful revolution against the Spanish). The new government, it seems, feels that the end justifies the means and repression is used to keep control of the fledgling nation.Camila finds that she is not attracted to the macho rich suitors but instead finds herself drawn to the new Jesuit priest. Despite common sense and many obstacles, they run off together. What I found most interesting in the movie was the character of her father, who was instrumental in tracking them down and exacting punishment.In many ways, the plot reminded me of The Thorn Bird mini-series combined with a fascist-like backdrop. A pretty good film overall. Be aware, however, of the nudity. It's NOT as much as you might expect in such a film but considering he's a priest, it's bound to offend some.