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Amigo

2011·Movie
2h 8min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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About

The heart remembers what even history forgets.

Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer to help the Americans in their hunt for Filipino guerilla fighters. But Rafael's brother is the head of the local guerillas, and considers anyone who cooperates with the Americans to be a traitor. Rafael quickly finds himself forced to make the impossible, potentially deadly decisions faced by ordinary civilians in an occupied country.
Philippine-American WarMoral DilemmaHistorical DramaPolitical IntrigueWar and OccupationCultural ConflictInternal ConflictComplex CharactersSocial Commentary

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Is Amigo worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amigo rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Amigo?

2 h 8 min

Amigo runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amigo?

Critics63
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Amigo much the same way.

Was Amigo a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$183,597

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $183,597 worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Amigo in?

EnglishcnLatinSpanishFilipino

It was made in English, with some cn, Latin, Spanish, Filipino. Produced in United States, Mexico.

What tropes does Amigo use?

Evil ColonialistDeath of a ChildAerith and BobForegone ConclusionFace Death with DignityAuthor TractThe Hero DiesWar Is HellMeaningful NameGorgeous Period DressP.O.W. CampThe Ghostand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Amigo, including Evil Colonialist, Death of a Child, Aerith and Bob.