As a person who has family members who survived the Salvadoran civil war, it was a very sad movie to watch at some points where you're going to cry. I watch this movie when I was a kid and it changed my view points in my life and the childhood my family members grew up in El Salvador.

I watched this movie as a little kid. Had me crying then and has me crying now. It's a beautiful movie about war, life, dead and innocent children & families caught in the cross fire of war, hence the title. Definitely worth watching.

"Innocent Voices" was a wonderful film, which leaves the audience feeling grateful for what the have as well as the urge to cause a change to make the world a better place.

Powerful. makes you think of all those child soldiers, what they were and what they became. And all those wars, how pointless. what ever was gained in this conflict in El Salvadore during the over 10 years it lasted?

[2/2/14] For those of us who live in the comfortable, chaotic-less, and commodity-full society in the privileged sections of the first world, "Voces Inocentes" can be a confusing viewing experience (and possibly offensive). It should come as no surprise that the U.S had a habit during the Cold War of favoring ruthless dictatorships over even the slightest possibility of a country falling to communism. It should also come to no surprise that the U.S was willing to finance conflicts to prevent any communist regime even if it meant that a million people had to die. For many, the Salvadorian Civil War was by no means a democratic triumph over communism; and many today will question if the U.S anti-communist stance was worth causing so much bloodshed (I'll leave that question unanswered). The civil war in El Salvador lasted 20 years, the one in Guatemala (which was somewhat similar in terms of "sides") lasted 30 years, U.S was involved in staging a coup in Chile (and Nicaragua), the war in Afghanistan is on-going (technically), etc etc and all of them had unintended consequences. Nonetheless, all of these conflicts displaced many people from their homeland and ruined the childhoods of many--for those kids, the sounds of shootings and death were their lullaby. And you wonder why so much of the globe resent us, Americans, hmmmm. War is profitable, oh yeah, you can be sure that someone is getting rich from any modern conflict (that's just the plain truth: look up the Military-Industrial Complex). No single person or company deserves the blame, the fault rests in the hands of those who gained some sort of "check" by domestic policy to intervene in foreign matters. And chances are, the folks who were 'making a killing'--whoops--'making it rain' weren't just "American elite," one can guarantee that there were other top key players from the other countries too. That aside [and shifting the focus back on the movie] "Voces Inocentes" is a fine war drama (and let me make this clear, I'm not a fan of Mexican cinema at all) but this film....it's a foreign film gem, for sure. Ignoring the politics around it, the director did an excellent job in portraying the fear, the loss, and a type of dismal hope among the characters. Ultimately, one should be view this film with an open mind--there's rarely a conflict where there's a definite right or wrong side--and try to watch it without letting their own political views get in the way.

poor boy has to go through a lot at a young age.

(*** 1/2): [img]http://images.chrc4work.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Heartbreaking at times, but this is a very powerful and memorable film. Definitely worth seeking out.

Very disturbing movie. I think it's done well and to a great degree shows what it's meant to show.

A film that is about a boy's experience of war, not an actual war movie. Remember this before you watch it. It is still a very entertaining film at that.

A must see! Great acting, wonderful cinematography and a compelling story. Make sure you have your tissues handy.

Perfect portait of El Salvador's civil war in the eyes of a survivor.

Well done. A shocking true story.

The story opened my eyes to world that I could never imagine. It took me into a reality that I would not be able to handle. Yet I was able to watch it knowing the Chava was so strong and determined.

United States, exporting democracy at it's best. *wink*

You must see this flim.Innocent Voices is based on the true story of a young boy growing up in war torn El Salvador. Chava, and his family, know that once he turns 12 the Salvadorian army will come and take him away to become a child soldier. Since his father left, Chava is the 'man of the house' and helps to bring in income to support his mother and two younger siblings. He keeps his siblings safe from the bullets coming through the wall of their house during the gun fights between the guerrillas and the army. The cinematography in this film is fabulous and the casting was perfect. Sometimes the amount of violence seems almost exaggerated and it is a harrowing thought to think that children went, and are going, through this. This was an amazing, touching movie.

Voces inocentes is a story deeply touched my heart. How can a child bear a ugliest reality on earth ----- war . The boy in the movie always being in such a terrible situation , and he sees everything he love taken by the war. That was heartbreaking....

One of the best Spanish language films I've seen since El secreto de los ojos. Amazing story about a really sad war in El Salvador.

Painful to watch at times, heartbreaking and breathtaking, while at once beautiful and funny, this movie is an unforgettable portrayal of a family--a young boy, his mother, grandmother, two younger siblings and uncle--whose lives are irrevocably altered by war. The actor who plays Chava is perfectly suited to the prodigious task of carrying the film and telling a story of the ravages of war through the innocent gaze of its youngest casualties.

A very moving story of the El Salvadorian Civil War.

Great movie!! I almost cry!! Extremely realistic about the war in El Salvador!!