Sin Nombre is a Spanish film about gangsters, the harsh life of illegal immigrants and a tragic love story. The plot is too interesting not to include it in this review, especially considering not many people have seen Sin Nombre. Teenager Sayra locates her father after many years and they (and her uncle) decide to migrate to New Jersey. They realize it's a grueling journey but one worth taking. The other part is a thrilling gangster story filled with suspense and pain. Not giving too much away, one of the gangsters kills the leader of his gang to save Sayra. The film then turns into cat-and-mouse chase filled with suspense and emotion. I did not recognize any of the actors yet they all managed to give realistic performances, even the young gangster Smiley. The cinematography is quiet outstanding. The director captures the highs and lows of Mexico perfectly. After the first ten minutes, there is never a dull moment. This film is full of excitement but is also highly emotional at times. I also found it to be a useful character study of the complicated life of a gangster. It's depressing to see that so few people have seen one of the best movies of 2009. Sin Nombre is a film that will stay with you long after the credits start rolling.
Review of Sin Nombre
