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Location Location Location

posted 16 years ago by charmer-1
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Gotta say, i hate it when movies about Colombia are filmed in other Latin American countries. Also, if you're going to use latin actors from other countries, could you at least make sure you have the accent right? There were like 5 different accents, of which only a couple were right on... For me the authenticity goes right out the window. Come on people (producers, director) if you're going to film a movie about kidnapping and Colombia, film it there!! It's not as dangerous as it used to be, and if someone from your cast or crew does get kidnapped, well there's your authenticity!

[–] bcsears 16 years ago

I totally agree with you. I just saw the movie on HBO, and thought America's accent was a joke. There were more Mexicans playing Colombians than Colombians themselves!! Make it right!

[–] broncos24 15 years ago

The movie could not get permission to film in Columbia, shot it in Panama city if fact some of the scence were shot in very dangerous parts and they were even shot at sort of as two gamg member were shoting at each other they were caught in the cross fire.

[–] rwsabq 15 years ago

You're absolutely right! I, too, hate it when films about "mi segunda patria" are filmed in Mexico, or Panama, or wherever. Colombia has come a long way since its drug problems of the '90's -- and it would not be so "dangerous" to actually film there. But, let me say, it's OK that they end up with five different accents -- the US public doesn't know the difference or care. It's all about entertainment.