My title is appropriate in two ways. The first of the four stories is the strongest and most compelling. The mood is dark, corrupt, and highly watchable. As the movie goes on, though, it gets more and more propagandistic and this viewer lost interest in these heavy-handed accounts. The good versus bad guys are so obviously distinguished it begins to approach parody. OTOH, the cinematography is terrific. There is a lushness to the Cuba landscape in parts, and the viewer is immediately drawn in by the extended opening shot. The movie did make me want to learn more about the Cuban Revolution, especially since the refugee community is so important to Florida politics. So, thumbs up, with significant reservations.
