Miss Bala's reviews
Media reviews
New York Post
Overall, 'Miss Bala' is a misfire ? but its leading lady is No. 1 with a bullet. And that?s a beautiful sight to see.
The Wrap
What this new version forgets, to its detriment, is that Gloria?s strength doesn?t come from finally holding the gun; it comes from being a survivor.
Rolling Stone
Without the unyielding forward charge of the original, however, the far-fetched story doesn?t really work. And the movie?s attempts to explain its characters doesn?t make them any deeper; quite the contrary, it renders them simplistic.
Entertainment Weekly
It?s mostly left to Rodriguez to carry the absurdity on her shoulders, and the fact that she makes it so watchable is a real testament to her abilities. Next time, may the material rise at least halfway to meet her.
The Hollywood Reporter
Gareth Dunnet Alcocer's script has a tidy, programmed feel that results in a feel-good version of a grim and sordid modern yarn.
Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote