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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)

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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada poster

Overview

When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Overview

When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.


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The film's central narrative critiques the dehumanization of undocumented immigrants and the failure of the justice system to hold state agents accountable, championing a personal quest for dignity and restorative justice for the marginalized.

The movie features a diverse cast, particularly with Mexican characters central to its narrative, which naturally arises from its border setting. The story explicitly critiques certain traditional identities by portraying a white male Border Patrol agent negatively as a villain, centering on themes of injustice against an immigrant and cultural clashes.

Secondary

The film portrays Christianity positively by framing its central narrative around themes of penance, redemption, and the sacred duty to honor the dead, which are deeply rooted in Christian morality. The arduous journey undertaken by Pete Perkins and Mike Norton ultimately leads to a respectful, religiously sanctioned burial, affirming the dignity of the deceased and the pursuit of justice.

The film "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship, justice, and the border, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its plot or character arcs.

The film "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on themes of justice, friendship, and the U.S.-Mexico border, primarily through the experiences of its male protagonists.

The film does not portray any female characters engaging in direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative primarily follows male characters and their journey, with female characters in supporting roles that do not involve action sequences.

The film is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

The film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of prior material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no pre-existing canon or historical record to establish a character's race for a potential swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
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7.0

Critic Ratings

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8.4
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7.7

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