September 19, 2009
Such a good movie. It was pretty sad, but it told a good story.
Catalina Sandino Moreno, Guilied Lopez, John Álex Toro
A bright, spirited 17-year old, Maria Alvarez, lives with three generations of her family in a cramped house in rural Colombia and works stripping thorns from flowers in a rose plantation. The offer o...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004
Stats: 1,637 reviews
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August 28, 2009An impressive film which shows a realistic story based around drug muelling. Great performances all around, but particularly from Catalina Sandino Moreno who played the lead character.
A Drama which really pulls you in and see the circumstances from different viewpoints.
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June 25, 2009A beautiful Colombian teenager discovers that 'easy money' isn't always so easy when she gets lured into the harsh, dangerous world of drug trafficking.
In order for a so-called 'message film' to work there has to be at least one character that an audience can really care about...( read more) -
December 19, 2008A bright, spirited 17-year old, Maria Alvarez, lives with three generations of her family in a cramped house in rural Colombia and works stripping thorns from flowers in a rose plantation. The offer of a lucrative job involving travel--in fact, becoming a drug "mule"--changes the...( read more)
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March 4, 2008good film from what I can remember...all I really do remember is the cocaine scenes with her stuffing the bags down her throat
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November 9, 2009"Based on 1000 true stories". Catalina Sandino Moreno shines in this realistically dark portrayal of a young woman's struggle to support her big family in an economically struggling Colombia.Moreno plays a woman by the name of Maria Alvarez who takes a job she normally wouldn't c...( read more)
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September 18, 2009Unfair, shocking and cruel, but very real, and very well acted. See this film not only to suffer, but to learn and take precautions of your decisions in your life. As for the film: good job.
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Critic Reviews
May 4, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
July 30, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Maria Full of Grace is an extraordinary experience for many reasons, including, oddly, its willingness to be ordinary. full review
July 29, 2004
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
A remarkable picture, full of suspense and discovery. full review
July 15, 2004
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Women like Maria definitely exist, and Marston's fascinating cautionary tale rings terrifyingly true. full review
July 15, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Marston builds incredible tension. But it's the human drama etched on Moreno's young, weary face that gives Maria its potent punch. full review
July 9, 2004
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
Catalina Sandino Moreno, making her film debut as Maria, gives a moving performance that will stay with you. full review
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