The Burning Plain follows the story of several different people separated by time and space -- Sylvia, a woman in Oregon who must undertake an emotional odyssey to rid herself of her past; Mariana and Santiago, two teenagers trying to piece together the shattered lives of their parents in a New Mexico border town; Maria, a little girl who goes on a border-crossing voyage to help her parents find redemption, forgiveness, and love; and Gina and Nick, a couple who must deal with... (Full plot summary below)
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The Burning Plain follows the story of several different people separated by time and space -- Sylvia, a woman in Oregon who must undertake an emotional odyssey to rid herself of her past; Mariana and Santiago, two teenagers trying to piece together the shattered lives of their parents in a New Mexico border town; Maria, a little girl who goes on a border-crossing voyage to help her parents find redemption, forgiveness, and love; and Gina and Nick, a couple who must deal with an intense and clandestine affair... because they are both married.
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| The AustralianDavid StrattonWhen so many cinema releases are instantly forgettable, The Burning Plain clings to the memory... |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThe film isn't entirely believable in some places, but I did admire the skill of the storytelling and the neat way all the pieces come together. |
| At the Movies (Australia)Margaret PomeranzEven if the film is a little contrived, it's quite a haunting experience... |
| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip MartinIt lacks whatever Inarritu brought ... something like a joyful playfulness to leaven the dolefulness of Arriaga's literary vision. |
| Detroit NewsTom LongIt's serious stuff, intended for serious movie people. The only problem is, serious movie people have already been there, done that. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIt wearily limps along with its joyless obvious tale of loss, guilt and redemption. |
| MovieFreak.comSara Michelle FettersI sat in the theater quietly letting it all sink in, the trickle of tears flowing steadily upon my cheek ones I hesitated to wipe away. |
| Can MagazineFred TopelI'll give it one thing though. This may be serious Charlize, but at least she still shows her boobies. |
| ColeSmithey.comCole SmitheyBlonde-haired white women are omens of doom in screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga's arduous directorial debut. |
| Boxoffice MagazineAmy NicholsonIt's a perfectly adequate way to squander two hours, though I dare say Terminator Salvation will better expand the mind. |
