Herod's Law (La Ley de Herodes)

Description

Mexico, 1949. The fable of a janitor turned mayor on a little town lost in the Mexican desert, who gradually realizes how far his new acquainted power and corruption can get him. After the corrupt former mayor is killed by the peasants, poor janitor Juan Vargas is appointed new mayor of a desert town in central Mexico. Although he tries to bring the motto of the ruling party to town (modernity, peace and progress) he realizes soon that there's nothing to do against corruption?except to become corrupt. Step by step, helped by his pistol, Juan Vargas becomes the law and the worst major in the town's history.

Customer Reviews:

Muy Bueno.......2006-10-21

Excellent movie, not only accurate of Mexico's political culture but not far from the US's either. Funny dark satire, you won't regret buying this one.

Very provocative!.......2006-02-03

This film lends a surprisingly accurate (albeit quite satiric) perspective on the state of Mexico's political culture.

Very Funny Political Satire .......2004-12-06

This very funny movie satirizes the PRI party of Mexico, political corruption, and human nature. After the townspeople of a tiny, isolated, extremely poor Mexican town rise up against their corrupt mayor, the ruling party names a minor political functionary, selected for his stupidity, to preside over (and avoid trouble in) the town pending the selection of candidates for the next election. What ensues in illustration of the maxim that power corrupts is both hilarious and appalling. With amazing location shots that take you to the poorest regions of Mexico, where residents may not even speak Spanish, memorable characters (including an American), and a wonderful mambo orchestra score, this movie is definitely recommended.

This Movie Made Me Laugh Loudly.......2004-08-14

I am very pleased to see La Ley de Herodes with subtitulos. I have wanted to share it with friends who live here near the border [San Diego] but don't speak Spanish well enough to get some of the humor. This is a great piece of political satire. I am sorry it didn't have broader distribution in the US. It is really a remarkable movie, not often does one see film that is this viscious about the powers that be come out of Mexico. It is a part of the rebirth of Mexican cinema that is so enjoyable.

excelente!.......2004-05-21

I saw this movie about 4 years ago right after it was banned and came out on video and fell in love with it.. knowing Mexican politics and culture is essential to get all of the references, but even if you don't know much, it's a great movie and the themes are really universal - corruption and human weaknesses are the same in Mexico, the US, Asia, or anywhere else. Yes, you do need this movie.

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Muy Bueno
Very provocative!
Very Funny Political Satire
This Movie Made Me Laugh Loudly
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La Ley De Herodes (Herod's Law)
Starring: Damián Alcázar , Pedro Armendáriz Jr. , Delia Casanova , Juan Carlos Colombo , and Alex Cox
Director: Luis Estrada
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B00022FWM2
Release Date: 2004-02-03

Customer Reviews:

Muy Bueno.......2006-10-21

Excellent movie, not only accurate of Mexico's political culture but not far from the US's either. Funny dark satire, you won't regret buying this one.

Very provocative!.......2006-02-03

This film lends a surprisingly accurate (albeit quite satiric) perspective on the state of Mexico's political culture.

Very Funny Political Satire .......2004-12-06

This Movie Made Me Laugh Loudly.......2004-08-14

excelente!.......2004-05-21

Santitos (Little Saints)/La Ley de Hordes (Herod's Law)

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Santitos (Little Saints)/La Ley de Hordes (Herod's Law)
Starring: Dolores Heredia , Demián Bichir , Alberto Estrella , Ana Bertha Espín , and Maya Zapata
Director: Alejandro Springall , and Luis Estrada
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B00020HALK
Release Date: 2004-06-01

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