A Better Life (2011)

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 10 nominations total

Trivia
The plot of the film is very similar to that of "Bicycle Thieves", which centers around a man and his son searching for a stolen bicycle vital to the man's job.

Goofs
At 21:10, the size and shape of the bread that Santiago is giving to Carlos Galindo is different from different angles.

Quotes
Carlos Galindo: This country is a land of dreams. It can be a hard place, a cruel place. But it's where I work, and I dream of a better place for my son.

Connections
Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Cars 2/Conan O'Brien Can't Stop/Rejoice & Shout/Bill Cunningham New York/Road to Nowhere/A Better Life (2011)

Soundtracks
Rolex
Written by Thaka Dillo and Cx Kidtronik (as Christopher Davis)
Performed by Cx Kidtronik (as CX Kidtronik) and Tchaka Diallo
Courtesy of Tchaka Diallo

Watch it for Demián Bichir's Masterful Performance!

2 Days back, Demián Bichir earned himself an Oscar-Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'A Better Life'. And that was it, I saw 'A Better Life' exactly 24-hours later since his nomination was announced.

Demián Bichir delivers a Masterful Performance. A performance, that is so well-done, it come across as an astonishing embodiment. He elevates this film!

'A Better Life' Synopsis: A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had.

'A Better Life', even as a film, is worth-seeing, thanks to the the moving screenplay, written by Eric Eason. The relationship between the Father & his Son, is wonderfully handled & written. Chris Weitz Directs this Human-Drama, with bravery. Cinematography is eye-filling. Editing & Art Design, are decent.

On the whole, 'A Better Life' is well-made, but it's Demián Bichir's embodiment, that makes this film unmissable.