Patricia Velasquez

"I happened to see a brilliant film called Fidel at last year's Toronto Intl. F.F. It was the # movie on my list and it far surpassed my expectations. It shows the Cuban leader as a private man, and a socialist who set his native Cuba free 40 years ago and gave it back to the people as opposed to American Imperialistic swine. It was also a movie dir. by an American, Estella Bravo who moved to Cuba over 25 yrs. ago, this movie is great and I recommend it to anyone either socialists/or capitalists, political or none, it is a true representation of a man who has been one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, and highly mis-understood. For the truth, look no further than this masterpiece."

"This is not a 'film' this is a movie. It is designed to entertain us for a little while and that is**actly what it does. Sure the acting and writing didn't get any recognition at the award shows, but so what! This movie is about adventure, humor and special affects, which is has plenty of. So people please dont take this so seriously, the actors and directors didnt why should you?"

"This was a wonderful movie. Not only was it heartwarming but it illustrated a gospel point better than any other movie I have ever seen. Jesus said 'You must lose your life to save it.' and this is the lesson Calvin learns. When he stops trying to manipulate the situation and just does what is right (another gospel point), he abandons himself to just enjoying the time he has with his family. Noboby ever lies on their death bed and says 'gee I wish I had taken my family business public!' or 'nice family, but I'm really bummed about that business failing 30 years back.' Watch this movie and get your priorities straight."

"This movie has you guessing until the very end who kills who and who dies next and even how they die. This movie is one of the best physco thrillers of this time. It will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. Go out and buy this if you haven't already. I prescribe this to everyone who isn't afraid of a little goriness and loves thrillers and suspence movies."