MOVIE: "Bella"

[Donna_Mc]

I have been telling as many people as I can to see the movie,
I am thrilled that it did as well as it did this weekend.

 

[Corki]

Saw it today and the producer was there and the actor Eduardo.

That poor guy was really getting around! He made two appearances (that I know of) at two different theaters in the Houston area on Saturday - neither near me . I didn’t get to go this weekend since I was a bit under the weather and didn’t want to drive so far alone. But the second weekend is important too and I’ll be there!

 

[PazFeAmor]

I have read your review…honestly, I think you completely overanalyzed the movie and missed the points made entirely.

It appears to me that your concentration on the filming/editting/acting caused you to completely overlook the very simple and basic messages contained within the movie.

I suggest you go see it again and this time try just watching the story unfold, instead of analyzing the acting, the scenes, etc.

There were a couple of moments that I didn’t “agree”…but overall, I felt the movie and the messages shared was exceptional.

Whenever anyone goes to see a movie they are impacted by the acting, flow of the storyline and general overall atmosphere of a movie. What you are writing about is to go and see a movie with the frame of mind of it being just an “experience” and blocking out everything else. I have yet to meet anyone who watches a movie and doesn’t notice good or bad acting, a weak storyline…etc etc in any movie.

I wasn’t in the movie theatre with a notebook taking notes of what I liked or didn’t like in the movie. I wrote the review a few hours later after having seen the movie.

I went with members of my family to see Bella and they didn’t think it was good so I know I can’t be the only one in the universe that didn’t find Bella to be a good movie. It wasn’t the worst movie I have seen but wasn’t good in my opinion. I know alot of people don’t want to knock Bella because its suppose to promote life but I can’t be dishonest with myself.

Everyone is different and if I don’t like a movie (Bella) that is my right just as its your right to like it. Like I said, I don’t discourage anyone from seeing Bella and would see Bella again only to show my support to the three amigos. I might not like the movie but I will always support artists who have their hearts turned towards God.

Peace

 

[rightofcenter77]

Great movie with a strong message. I was hoping the media would at least give it a nod, but, as it turns out, the only reason I knew about it was b/c the Archdiocese was backing it so much. I haven’t seen any media stories at all since the weekend. Not much of a surprise, but it is a disappointment. The theater was packed on Saturday night for it, and the manager I talked to said he didn’t know anything about it but that it was very busy.

Where is the media on this?

 

[Galandriel]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and yours was charitable. So you didn’t like it? No biggie. I loved it probably precisely why you didn’t like it! I loved how the story flowed, I loved the acting, I loved how the camera was almost like a character.

I’ve read a review from another Catholic “film” critic (which she makes a point to say she is a real “professional” one) and that “critique” was the most uncharitable review I have ever read.

Personally, I loved this movie. Even Alejandro, the director, said at a pre-screening I went to, if you didn’t like it, that was okay. If you did, they needed our help! So help especially during the second week!!! I would highly recommend it!!!

And quite honestly, I usually never agree with “real” film critics anyway!!!

 

[thereseozi]

Here is a link to a picture of Leo (Bella producer) and new bride Jacque receiving Holy Communion at the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena on their honeymoon there from Monsignor Braschi, the Rector of the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena:

philomena.us/email/enewsletter_071030.asp

Here is a link to LifeNews.com re: Bella Sees Strong Sales on Opening Weekend, 2nd Highest Per Theater

lifenews.com/nat3409.html

 

[Michael_C]

I saw this movie Friday afternoon when it opened. On my wife’s recommendation a gentleman in line behind us decided to see it on a whim and enjoyed it very much.

I thought it was very good. Instead of special effects and shocking scenes of sex and violence, this movie relied on a good story and acting…what a strange concept…

 

[PLAL]

I saw the movie this past Tuesday and I really liked it. Great Movie!

PLAL

 

[mmm1]

Wow, you guys are so lucky! So many people I know & I really want to see this film so badly, but it’s not playing anywhere near us.

You probably know that the 2nd weekend can be even more important than the 1st in terms of getting it in wider release. PLEASE consider seeing it again & continue promoting it to others. I pray for this project that it can touch as many hearts as possible, & let Hollywood know that decent films continue to be successful.

 

[Woodstock]

I was forwarded this email.
**Buy a Ticket for Bella" this weekend - whether you can go see it or not - and **help launch a $10 million nationwide advertising campaign!!

Thanks to all who came out to see Bella on opening weekend!
This weekend is equally critical. If Bella does well for two weekends in a row, then its distributor, Lionsgate, will invest $10 million in a nationwide advertising campaign!

So far, it’s all been up to the grassroots for advertising. A nationwide advertising campaign will help Bella to be seen by millions more people and greatly impact our culture for life!

Please do one of these three simple things this weekend to make a BIG difference for life:

• If you haven’t seen Bella yet, please go see it this weekend, and bring your friends!
• If you’ve already seen it, as Eduardo says about it, “It’s better the second time” - please go see it again*** this weekend***, and bring your friends!
• If you can’t see it this weekend - even if it’s not in your city yet - please “Buy a ticket for Bella” by clicking on the theater link below and ordering a ticket - or two - online from a theater - any theater! This will help the bottom line - box office sales - for this very critical weekend and can literally help tip the scales that will launch Bella to the next level with widespread advertising!!
  Here is the link with the list of theaters where Bella is playing this weekend: www.bellatheaters.com.

Please do whatever you can this weekend - please make a small sacrifice for a much greater mission - **remember, Bella has already saved lives, and has the potential to save many more!! **

Finally - please forward this message to everyone on your email list - even those in other cities who are hoping Bella will be able to open in their market! If everyone receiving this message would “Buy a ticket for Bella” this weekend, many more - millions more - hearts, minds and souls will be touched over the coming weeks!!

And please continue to pray for Bella.

Thank you and God bless you!!

P.S. To see Eduardo’s inspiring interview with FOX News’ Neil Cavuto, click here: [FOX News : Eduardo Interviewed by Neil Cavuto (http://www.bellathemovie.com/resources/news/archives/207)

 

[mmm1]

Does anyone know how to get Woodstock’s awesome post up to the top again so lots of people see it? Isn’t there a “bump” or something that does that? (Sorry, I don’t know exactly what “bump” means, but I think it has something to do with repeating a post to make it more noticable…)

 

[sanctamaria17]

That was the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen and I want to marry Eduardo Verástigui! I know what I’m naming one of my future kids now. Mia Bella, Italian for “my beauty”

I bawled my eyes out! That never happens when I see a movie! I sobbed and I want to cry again!

 

[Woodstock]

Does anyone know how to get Woodstock’s awesome post up to the top again so lots of people see it? Isn’t there a “bump” or something that does that? (Sorry, I don’t know exactly what “bump” means, but I think it has something to do with repeating a post to make it more noticable…)

You just did it! You bumped the thread to the top when you posted.

I didn’t compose that message. It was a forwarded email from a friend. But I hope it inspires some to support Bella this weekend.

 

[Tietjen]

That was the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen and I want to marry Eduardo Verástigui! I know what I’m naming one of my future kids now. Mia Bella, Italian for “my beauty”

I bawled my eyes out! That never happens when I see a movie! I sobbed and I want to cry again!

I will be going this Sunday to see it! I almost never go to movies but EWTN has talked this film up so much that I have to go and see it. I don’t expect to cry, but I am hoping that it restores a little bit of the respect that I lost for movie-makers over the decades.

 

[danimay]

I have a Bella! …and she is a beauty, right now, with her jaws packed with Tootsie Rolls!

 

[mmm1]

Lucky you, danimay! Mine love their sweets, too.

I called one of our local theatres the other day. The guy there said Bella was playing at 2 theatres nationwide & he didn’t expect to get the film. I didn’t question him, but that can’t be right.

Thanks for the answer, Woodstock, we’ll “bump” to the top again…

 

[Tietjen]

Lucky you, danimay! Mine love their sweets, too.

I called one of our local theatres the other day. The guy there said Bella was playing at 2 theatres nationwide & he didn’t expect to get the film. I didn’t question him, but that can’t be right.

Thanks for the answer, Woodstock, we’ll “bump” to the top again…

Actually, I believe the movie is playing at 80 theaters currently. However, if it does well this week, they will be putting the movie into more theaters nationwide! So, if anyone can go and see it they should. It will help to send a message to Hollywood that THIS is the type of movies we want rather than things like Saw IV.

The link to find a theater near you is here:
bellathemovie.com/theater/

 

[Woodstock]

Actually, I believe the movie is playing at 80 theaters currently.%between%

It opened in something around 170 theaters. I don’t remember exactly, but that’s within 5 theaters one way or the other. Of the theaters it opened in, it was the highest grossing movie. Despite its limited release, it was the third highest grossing movie in the nation last week.

 

[Galandriel]

This week is CRUCIAL!!!

get your whole family out there!!!

Thank God I have a family of 8 who love it and want to see it more than once!!!

I was blessed to meet the actor and the director and producer (Alejandro, Eduardo and Sean Wolfington)!!! Humble and kind people they are! (boy, I’m talking like Yoda!)

These guys need our prayers!!! Pray for them and the success for Bella! It would be a modern day story of David and Goliath at the Box Office!!!

 

[Galandriel]

BTW, you can catch more videos on the site at bellathemovie.com!