I found Men with Guns undeniably compelling. It drew me into the life of Dr Fuentes in a way that few movie's draw you in. It's lack of action or energy did not seem to matter. The sounds the images were soothing but interesting and you feel like you are there on this trip with the doctor. Federico Luppi is magnificent as the Dr. Fuentes providing a character one can sympathize with, even as the movie never had to resort to cheesiness. The way in which the story was told made me wish more movies were made in this minimalist style, with an emphasis on the natural and the story, rather than the side project of special effects. If I ever made a film I would copy the style of this film. John Sayles direction was genius in its simplicity.
Review of Men with Guns
