Search - Herod's Law (La Ley de Herodes) on DVD

Very Funny Political Satire

K. Hooker | Dallas, Texas USA | 12/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This very funny movie satirizes the PRI party of Mexico, political corruption, and human nature. After the townspeople of a tiny, isolated, extremely poor Mexican town rise up against their corrupt mayor, the ruling party names a minor political functionary, selected for his stupidity, to preside over (and avoid trouble in) the town pending the selection of candidates for the next election. What ensues in illustration of the maxim that power corrupts is both hilarious and appalling. With amazing location shots that take you to the poorest regions of Mexico, where residents may not even speak Spanish, memorable characters (including an American), and a wonderful mambo orchestra score, this movie is definitely recommended."

This Movie Made Me Laugh Loudly

B. J Wilson | San Diego, CA USA | 08/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am very pleased to see La Ley de Herodes with subtitulos. I have wanted to share it with friends who live here near the border [San Diego] but don't speak Spanish well enough to get some of the humor. This is a great piece of political satire. I am sorry it didn't have broader distribution in the US. It is really a remarkable movie, not often does one see film that is this viscious about the powers that be come out of Mexico. It is a part of the rebirth of Mexican cinema that is so enjoyable."

Very provocative!

TED | USA | 02/02/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This film lends a surprisingly accurate (albeit quite satiric) perspective on the state of Mexico's political culture."

Muy Bueno

Dark Horse | Fl USA | 10/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent movie, not only accurate of Mexico's political culture but not far from the US's either. Funny dark satire, you won't regret buying this one."