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We Are What We Are

Original title: Somos lo que hay
  • 20102010
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.9K
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We Are What We Are (2010)
After their patriarch dies, a devastated family is confronted not only with his loss but with a terrible challenge: how to survive, for they are cannibals.
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When the patriarch of the family passes away, the teenage children must take responsibility for the family chores: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting the all-important m... Read allWhen the patriarch of the family passes away, the teenage children must take responsibility for the family chores: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting the all-important meat on the table. These newfound responsibilities are even more daunting, however, when yo... Read allWhen the patriarch of the family passes away, the teenage children must take responsibility for the family chores: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting the all-important meat on the table. These newfound responsibilities are even more daunting, however, when you live in the city and happen to be a family of cannibals.
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4.9K
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  • Director
    • Jorge Michel Grau
  • Writer
    • Jorge Michel Grau(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Francisco Barreiro
    • Paulina Gaitan
    • Alan Chávez
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  • Director
    • Jorge Michel Grau
  • Writer
    • Jorge Michel Grau(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Francisco Barreiro
    • Paulina Gaitan
    • Alan Chávez
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    • 34User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Francisco Barreiro
    Francisco Barreiro
    • Alfredoas Alfredo
    Paulina Gaitan
    Paulina Gaitan
    • Sabinaas Sabina
    • (as Paulina Gaitán)
    Alan Chávez
    • Juliánas Julián
    Carmen Beato
    Carmen Beato
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    Adrián Aguirre
    • Adrianaas Adriana
    Jorge Zárate
    • Owenas Owen
    Esteban Soberanes
    • Octavioas Octavio
    Miguel Ángel Hoppe
    • Gustavoas Gustavo
    Noé Hernández
    Noé Hernández
    • Taxistaas Taxista
    Octavio Michel
    • Tenienteas Teniente
    Humberto Yáñez
    • Papáas Papá
    Darwin Enahudy
    • Empleado tiendaas Empleado tienda
    Alejandro Faugier
    • Dueño Relojas Dueño Reloj
    Elida Contreras
    • Lideresaas Lideresa
    Juan Carlos Colombo
    Juan Carlos Colombo
    • Director de la Funerariaas Director de la Funeraria
    Daniel Giménez Cacho
    Daniel Giménez Cacho
    • Titoas Tito
    Bryan Pizavila
    • Niño de la calle muertoas Niño de la calle muerto
    Lizzete Campos
    • Niña 1as Niña 1
    • Director
      • Jorge Michel Grau
    • Writer
      • Jorge Michel Grau(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Alan Chavez - who plays Julian - was involved in an argument amongst his friends which escalated into gunfire. More shots were fired when the police arrived on the scene, with the result that Chavez was mortally wounded. The film is dedicated to him.
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      Remade as We Are What We Are (2013)

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    5/10
    Didn't Live Up To Expectations
    I am a huge fan of European films and of horrors and with this film being compared to Let The Right One In in many reviews I read, my expectations were high. This apparently does for cannibals what Let The Right One In did for vampires.. Unfortunately the film didn't live up to my expectations. An enjoyable film needs to have at least one of the following: strong dialogue, interesting storyline, intreging characters, excitement, terrific direction; We Are What We Are, I felt, had little or none of any. I didn't know enough about the characters to care about them getting food and saw no reason why they should kill the innocent (or whores as they muchly discussed) so that they could eat? Nor did I like the mother, or the youngest brother. I felt no attachment to the incestuous relationship. I felt that the mockery of the police was pointless and frustrating. I stayed in the cinema to watch the film and I wasn't bored just highly disappointed. Would I recommend this movie? No... Do I feel like I wasted 90minutes of my life watching it? No... It was just an OK portrayal of a family coping with their issues. Don't rush to the cinema to see it (unless like me you have unlimited membership) just wait until its shown on Channel 4 if ever it is.
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    • Nov 29, 2010

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2010 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Kan Kokusu
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
      • Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad (FOPROCINE)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $338,166
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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