"I saw this movie the first week of its release. I'm glad I did because it was out of nearby theaters within a month. Both the storyline, and soundtrack, capture well a family's ongoing struggle within the sport of boxing. While the perspective of this film focuses on an American Hispanic viewpoint, the human trials and tribulations of each character are universal. Widely recommeded for all."
"I have this on standard DVD format and will probably get it on Blu-Ray as well. The movie is a bit long for a non speaking Spanish person, like me, but all and all, it is a good movie. I do believe it is a bit mature for the younger audience, even though the story circles around a young child. It is probably a good idea not to let the young watch the movie just yet. Wait until they can get a since of what is real and what isn't. This movie can certainly give nightmares to a small child. However, on the other hand, it is a good movie if you want to learn Spanish. I rate this movie to be a 5 for the story, but rate it low because it will not support the young children. "
"Understand this: i am fanatical about this movie. but image's dvd transfer is so painfully inept to watch -- horrid print, spots and speckles, strobing due to oddball frame rate, hideous contrast levels -- that i couldn't bear to watch the dvd beyond 10 minutes.the person responsible for such an incompetent and abysmal edition of this can't miss movie should be flayed alive in front of all true lovers of cinema. image, which chopped 10 minutes out of juliet of the spirits despite the representations of the packaging, is the good times video of dvd. that they would do such a worthless job for a fellini film is cause for anger. that they would due this again to kalazotov is sacrilegous."