Frontera is an OK movie with a bit of a preachy message, but offers some find performances and beautiful photography showcasing the landscape. The DVD released by Magnolia is barebones but has decent video and audio transfers.
Frontera
(2014)
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Genre(s): Drama
Magnolia | PG13 – 103 min. – $26.98 | November 4, 2014
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MOVIE INFO: Directed by: Michael Berry Writer(s): Michael Berry & Luis Moulinet III (written by) Cast: Ed Harris, Michael Pena, Eva Longoria, Amy Madigan DISC INFO: Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
PLOT SUMMARY
Set along the tumultuous Arizona-Mexico border, Frontera follows Miguel (MICHAEL PENA), a hardworking father and devoted husband who crosses the border illegally and is wrongfully accused of murdering the wife of a former sheriff ED HARRIS). Miguel’s pregnant wife (EVA LONGORIA) lands in the hands of corrupt Mexican “Coyote” smugglers as she tries to help her husband, while the ex-lawman investigates his wife’s death and unearths evidence that could destroy one family’s future.
SPECIAL FEATURES – 0/5
No features were included.
VIDEO – 4.0/5 | AUDIO – 3.75/5
The movie is presented with a 2.40 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio and comes with a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 track.
OVERALL – 3.0/5
Overall, Frontera is an OK movie with a bit of a preachy message, but offers some find performances and beautiful photography showcasing the landscape. The DVD released by Magnolia is barebones but has decent video and audio transfers.
Published: 11/12/2014
