Cassandro

15
2023
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107 mins
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In this biopic from Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams, Gael García Bernal plays Cassandro, aka Saúl Armendáriz, the gay amateur wrestler... More

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Cassandro | Ratings & Reviews

"Cassandro soars from the opening bell."

San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle

"Tender and uplifting."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"(Bernal) soars in Roger Ross Williams' wonderful narrative feature debut."

IndieWireIndieWire

"A winner."

Associated PressAssociated Press

"Triumphant."

VultureVulture

"Gael García Bernal gives a career-best performance."

Rolling StoneRolling Stone

"Roger Ross Williams nimbly maneuvers past the clichés in (this) respectful biopic."

VarietyVariety

"A fabulous central performance from Gael García Bernal."

StuffStuff

"Gael García Bernal lights up the ring."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"The fantastic fight scenes are supercharged by heart-stirring drama and character analysis."

FilmInkFilmInk

"Blends an inspirational sports story with naturalistic drama for a film that skirts many of the tragic clichés of LGBTQ+ biopics."

IGNIGN

"A pure celebration of an under-sung exótico hero."

Slant MagazineSlant Magazine

"Gael García Bernal shines."

ColliderCollider

"Offers food for thought for those who can stand the languorous pace."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"Gael García Bernal is fantastic."

TV GuideTV Guide

"Sometimes feels like passable stage fighting: elegantly executed but drained of danger."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"Gael García Bernal is terrific, but this fighting tale is sadly formulaic."

The TimesThe Times

"A welcome antidote to toxic machismo showmanship."

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle

"An unexpectedly mellow affair of the heart, with Bernal completely winning you over."

The Washington PostThe Washington Post

"Gael García Bernal triumphs."

Screen DailyScreen Daily

"Cassandro is saved by the electric lead performance of Bernal."

Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

Cassandro | Details

Rating
15, strong language, drug misuse, sex, homophobia
Runtime
107
Genre
Drama, True Story & Biography
Country of origin
USA

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