Amores Perros

A pretty decent film, a kind of alternative to Pulp Fiction. I'm probably repeating myself a lot, but I can't help it. I agree with what a lot of users have said here, that is a film that builds up for the first hour or so and then its charm, suspense and emotion sinks like the Titanic to the bottom of the sea. It tries to catch its breath at the end, but it really doesn't do it very well. Of the stories, the weakest was probably the middle one with the obnoxious model and the best, as I said, was the first (the dogfight). Decent as a whole in itself, as was the interweaving and continuity of the stories. All in all, if I add and subtract at the end, it comes out to about 70-75%. The missing percentages are for the second story and partly for the third. But either way I recommend this film to watch and think about. (08/09/2009)

I’ve grown suspiciously fond of the type of films where various individual storylines intersect at one point. I enjoyed the film even twenty years after its creation, not even noticing its terrifyingly long runtime. I wasn't bored at all, only my original excitement was replaced by a much more sober approach (well, technically, I was sober even the first time I saw it). (30/10/2020)

I consider the first story to be an example of perfect filmmaking craftsmanship and I considered Alejandro González Iñárritu a genius while I watched it, someone whom I would confidently entrust any subject because his visual ideas and alternation of contrasts are absolutely flawless. My enthusiasm faded after the remaining two stories, which are not bad, just not as disturbing or captivating for the viewer's senses as the first one, and instead focus on gradual psychological development of the characters. Unfortunately, most of the time it's a bit too gradual, and almost tedious. (03/08/2006)

A nasty, dirty, violent and depressive film, just as I like them. The plot is not as complex as the director’s second film (21 Grams), but it’s a lot more effective nonetheless. Amores Perros consists of three intertwined stories, each with a completely different atmosphere, which together deliver a holistic and very intense emotional load. Very recommended. (27/02/2009)

A great film that initially seems like it couldn't be about love at all, but in reality, it's love that drives all the characters into situations that are very tragic for them, or at least for someone else. An incredibly powerful film that, even after years, shows me that those first impressions don't fade but keep repeating. (18/12/2014)