In the Time of the Butterflies
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Actor: Demián Bichir, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro, Pilar Padilla, Salma HayekDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); German (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-05-07
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
DVD Reviews of In the Time of the Butterflies
DVD Review: Powerful Performance....Inspiring Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This review refers to the DVD edition(MGM) of "In The Time Of The Butterflies"...
I viewed two films with Salma Hayek recently. One the critically acclaimed "Frida", and the other, this lesser known, but powerful portrayal of Minerva Mirabel in "In The Time of the Butterflies". This latter one, is the one that grabbed me and wouldn't let go. I was captivated and intrigued by the story of the Mirabel sisters, their bravery and loyalty, as they became the symbol of hope for freedom from the tyrannical ruler of the Dominican Republic, from the 1930's through the 1960's, General Rafael Trujillo(Edward James Olmos).
Right from the start, we know that Minerva is a young girl with determination. She is determined to become a lawyer, in her own country, where women are not even allowed to attend law school. It is a country where, what ever Trujillo says goes, and God help anybody that opposes his will. Early on, Minerva, like most of the people, her family included, accept this fact, but as she sees firsthand the horrors and hardships of Trujillo's rule, she becomes one of a group of underground rebels devoted to overthrowing this tyrannt. Her sisters join with her, and soon they become a most integral part of the cause. Enduring the wrath of Trujillo, they become heroic figures, and are soon known throughout the country as 'The Butterflies'.
The film is based on a book by Julia Alvarez, and inspired by true events. In only a little more than an hour and a half, it gives a good sense of the hardships endured, and the struggle for freedom the brave rebels led. It made me want to know more about this significant piece of history, in a country so close to the U.S., one that has been a tourist stop on Caribbean cruises. Hayek seemed to really dig deep for her performance, and the result was touching and powerful. She won an ALMA award for Outstanding Actress in a made for TV movie. Olmos also turns in an outstanding portrayal as the dictator who murders on a whim. The wonderful cast also includes, Mia Maestro,Lumi Cavazos and Marc Anthony.
The DVD presents a very nice picture, and the sound in Dolby 5.1 is excellent. There are no special features, but has subtitles in English, French and Spanish.
The film is inspiring as well as captivating and highly recommended....Laurie
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Description of In the Time of the Butterflies
Academy Award® nominee* Salma Hayek gives a powerful, passionate performance as an idealistic young woman who wages a daring struggle for freedom against a murderous dictator (Academy Award® nominee** Edward James Olmos) in this moving thriller that, "with brutal simplicity, dramatizes the personal toll of political tyranny" (San Francisco Chronicle). For generations, General Rafael Trujillo (Olmos) has ruled the Dominican Republic with a mixture of terrorand savagery until Minerva Mirabal (Hayek) dares to oppose him. Inspired by her love for a rebel leader (Marc Anthony), Minerva and her sistersknown as Las Mariposas ("The Butterflies")endure unimaginable hardships in a battle for the very soul of a nation. But as their acts of bravery gain notoriety, Trujillo's forces close in, determined to put an end to Minerva's heroics. *Actress, Frida (2002) **Actor, Stand and Deliver (1988)Bestsellers in DVD
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