This movie is a gem.

Great movie go watch and experince real life issues and families. critics suck

Way too artsy for my taste and terribly boring at the same time. Half the movie, I was going, "Huh? What is happening and why?" The other half, I felt exasperated with the cliches of what a typical Mexican family looks like and the wooden acting of the main characters. Plus, I didn't get the end... why didn't he just marry the girl, which is what she TOLD him she wanted and needed in order to raise a child? Instead, he adopted her child and about 6-8 years later, by the looks of the kid, she comes back and goes, "Do you know who I am?" So she basically abandoned her daughter to "find herself"? 'Cause why? It's not like she had a stellar career to look forward to... and even if she did, it would send the completely wrong message, namely that it's more important to follow your selfish impulses than to mother your own child if you had the choice. Unfortunately, I was at a friend's movie night watching this, so I couldn't just turn it off or walk out—which I definitely would've done if it had been up to me.

perfect. it evokes emotions so powerfully

It was nice to watch a movie that was completely free of profanities and obscenities. The movie kept me guessing as to the outcome and by the end I could see how clever the director and writers were. Very good acting and as a Latino it was great to see Hispanics in a good light for a change.

Wow! - what a little gem of a movie. Great acting, music, characters, and emotion. A feel good movie that you won't forget!

Well woven story of true circumstances for everyday Americans. The cinematography is excellent. The plot realistic without being too schmaltzy. Leaves you hanging too. Well done! I'll see it again!

It is an amazing and simple movie that expose the reality of abortion industry and that there are always another ways to resolve unwanted pregnancies. I wish some day, abortion will be illegal again in every single part of this world.

Why aren't more movies like this?

My theory about why a lot of critics didn't like this is because it wasn't pro-abortion. So it's outside the politically correct narrative. What a lovely story; not a farfetched turn of events under the circumstances as some have said. An excellent job by the writers, director, and all the actors. Definitely worth a look- an uplifting story for a change.

Beautiful story with an amazing message. That life is precious

Very touching. Real characters supporting and accepting each others' "flaws".

I had low expectations for this movie (we grabbed it at the library) but was pleasantly surprised. I found it to truly be a beautiful movie. It passed my "cry" test as I definitely cried just from the amazing love and drama that these actors conjured up. It also made being a Mexican look very cool.

If it were a true story I could be touched. It's just not believable that a grown man would care enough about a human life not his own to raise it himself. And that the actual mother would not. I also don't think you go to prison for involuntary manslaughter. That accident was clearly not his fault. If he was high or drunk a different story. The film was thought provoking.

Unlike any movie I had seen before. This movie is a work of art. A beautiful story. A must see for every human being on this planet. This movie assured me that God has a plan for my life and I'm right where He wants me to be. A truly feel good movie.

Movie was very moving and had a great message.

Lovely, sweet, warm, touching film that just curls around your heart. That critics didn't like this, but loved Melancholia says everything about how far from the tastes of real people today's film critics are.

amazing film! really extraordinary

fantastic movie in an era where movies only get rating if there are cartoon characters, plots and solutions being solved with explosions, this movie definitely cuts against the grain with redeeming qualities that sets it apart.

I should have figured that critics wouldn't want to roll with one of the few indie films that doesn't reek of pretentiousness. The fact of the matter is, Bella is a beautifully shot and scored film with an intimate nature and complex intersection of moral and philosophical dilemmas. Its cast of virtual unknowns deliver an A+ performance that carries one of the earliest entries in the gritty and realistic category that has overtaken independent films recently. Although many critics jumped on the liberal bandwagon against the film's message while other critics jumped over-zealously to its defense, Bella rides a heartwarming medium, managing to thoughtfully comment on both sides of the issue of unplanned pregnancy without being intrusive. Although critics have also complained that the story is concocted, the nuances that the story is in service to are really what is so important about Bella. Overall, the film is a desperately human tale, fraught with the real life challenges felt by the audience everyday.