del Toro inspired magical realism

Fans of Guillermo del Toro will no doubt appreciate this, as there is a huge influence shown here. It's a fantasy horror drama set in Mexico, dealing with crime, death, ghosts, loss and hope. We follow a group of kids who have all suffered loss as they try and fight their way through the gangs and cartels. There are some choreographed moments in the final act that are a little too convenient, but the performances of the children are very decent, and there are a couple of violent acts I didn't see coming.

7.6/10