Day Laborers, The (2004)

Beautiful Movie

I bought this movie blind without knowing anything about it. I was pleasantly surprise at how great it is. Bond between brothers through the different road they take is tested and the result is extremely heartfelt.
Cliched at times but wonderful in it's execution. Definitely recommended. April 10, 2008

Quite realistic

This was a nice movie, kept me interested. My friends liked it as well. January 2, 2008

Hispanic Gay Acceptance

"The Day Laborers"

Hispanic Gay Acceptance

Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride

Mexico meets the United States in this sad and gritty story of Mexican day laborers in California. A group of brothers each having stories of hard work dealing in drugs and prostitution are our characters. Cinematic and real portrayal of issues facing immigrant Latinos is our plot and we learn about how they live.
Made with unknown actors and shoestring budget, "The Day Laborers" is an amazing film. It is a real and honest film that is touching and makes you believe in the good side of the human race. Our characters have a strong sense of family and are easy to identify with. The director tells a beautiful story and he somehow manages to get us to enter the characters on the screen and then feel good with them.
The movie catches you with the first frame and holds you until the last. The performances are absolutely amazing and they really draw you in. We get an excellent portrayal of the immigrant worker and his struggles.
There is a great deal of heart and soul in this small movie with a big message. We learn to understand what these immigrants go through.
The world of Hispanic cinema rarely gives us a positive gay image (with, of course, the exception of Almodovar). In this area, the movie breaks new ground. Aside from being entertaining and interesting, it tells an important story. We see that a Hispanic, Catholic family can accept a gay son.
The movie also attempts to define the American dream. We see how people go after it and how it changes tem. The three brothers in the family tell a tale from the heart.
We also see a great deal of growth in attitudes toward gay men and this, if for no other reason, makes this film an important one.
June 2, 2007

Kept me watching

I really enjoyed this movie, it had a way of drawing you into these three guys lives and how each one saw and took the oppertunity of the new life in America. Maybe a bit of a feel good movie, cos i am sure in real life it would be difficult to make such drastic changes from the bad ways you have adopted, but it shows that if you do fail you can change. Had a good storyline and was well acted. Guys are goodlooking and can act too, a double jewel. It kept me watching and i do recommend it.

richard May 31, 2007

Day Workers

Touching and bitter sweet story of three friends who come to America for fame and fortune but find pain and poverty. Should be given to every person to watch BEFORE they cross the boarders. Seemed a bit short but nicely and well done. April 10, 2007

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