A Cop Movie

While watching "A Cop Movie," at first it's hard to figure out exactly what is going on. So I'll spoil it for you right away: it's a documentary about two real Mexican police officers (shown near the film's end) presented as a series of "re-enactments" starring two paid actors, and is also about the really stressful and immersive training that they undergo in order to perform their roles realistically. As weird as this cinema verite technique may sound, it is ultimately compelling and revealing about the mostly heinous job and the people, well intentioned as they may be, that it gradually chews up and spits out. I'd rate it at 7.5/10 stars.

Interesting documentary to try to understand why cops in Mexico are corrupted. Maybe watching this one change your point of view, or maybe not. Personally, I really enjoyed the way the director filmed this one mixing fiction with reality. Also, how difficult is to be a cop in Mexico. So, overall a good documentary for a Sunday afternoon.

Finding love where there is none, have compassion for those who do not... Ruizpalacios plays with reality and shares this funny, romantic and sad story with us. There are many stories that have to be told, even more those that we don't want to hear. The film shows us the "other side" the one of the apparent enemy, who at the end of everything tells us (through comedy) that police and citizens are the same human beings with fears, feelings and a life full of questions. Teresa and Montoya, what can I say, thank you for taking me on this trip. Don Alonso Ruizpalacios, thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with us. And thank you AMBULANTE for bringing good and free cinema around México!!!

Part documentary, part acted. Wonderful idea. Discusses the corruption in the Mexican police force. Is the public responsible for the state of affairs? Are the elected politicians who encourage the corruption responsible? Will honest cops survive? Very good music and cinematography to boot. This film deserved the Silver Bear for outstanding Artistic Contribution for Editing at the Berlin Film Festival 2021. A trivia the film reveals: It is the always the original natives (a.k.a. The indigenous population) who opt for this no-win career forcing you to accept the status quo of the Mexican police force. If you don't accept the system you are cornered until you resign in disgust.