The Milagro Beanfield War | Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford

The Milagro Beanfield War | Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford | Milagro Beanfield WAr

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	The Milagro Beanfield War Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford Universal Studios, 2005 average customer review:based on 72 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Robert Redford's underrated directorial follow-up to his Academy Award-winning Ordinary People, The Milagro Beanfield War is a loose and whimsical fable about community pride and social activism in the face of modern progress. Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman) plays a local mechanic in a small New Mexico town who takes up the challenge of rallying support for a local farmer who uses water owned by a real estate developer to grow beans in his field. Everything escalates to a showdown between the townspeople and the developers, with unexpected results. The strongest aspect of the film is the way it doesn't take itself too seriously, with Redford adopting a leisurely tone and allowing his fine cast (including Ruben Blades as the pragmatic town sheriff and Christopher Walken as a nasty state police officer) to deliver finely nuanced performances that touch on themes of faith and perseverance without seeming heavy-handed. The Milagro Beanfield War is an overlooked gem. --Robert Lane

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All time favorite

This is one of my all time favorite movies. It is filmed in northern New Mexico and the scenery is beautiful. Accurately captures the look, feel, and politics of the area. Watch for the quick scene where the store owner disses Paul Newman's salad dressing.

Milagro Beanfield WAr

Milagro Beanfield War is a jewel of a film Watch it after reading BLESS ME, ULTIMA by Robert Anaya. Many similar themes in the Hispanic community in New Mexico in the '70's and '40's, respectively.

The Milagro Beanfield War

Outstanding movie with wonderful acting. Director Robert Redford presents the culture, emotions and the conflict between developers and the local people of northern New Mexico as if he lived here.

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A New Mexico Favorite

This is a great movie that brings real flavor from the rich culture of northern New Mexico. Take the time to get use to the colloquialisms. You will be richly rewarded. Although the story line might be considered slightly predictable, the plot has some unique twists and turns that are memorable because of the cast of characters careening around the curves of the story. (The senile gang leads the way.) The movie has a message, and, even better, it is delivered with heart.

Delightful relaxation experience, one of my favoriites.

This has long been one of my favorite movies for a relaxing evening at home.
Just enough action, humor and suspense to keep me interested and an exceptional setting. The story is timely and the casting is perfect!
Redford hit a home run here.

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