Ciudadano Villanueva
Ciudadano Villanueva

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Ciudadano Villanueva

2012
Movie
90 min
English

The spanish Javier Villanueva is imprisoned with the false accusation of murder of a prosecutor in Bolivia. His father fight to uncover a plot designed to protect the real culprits.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Emilio Ruiz BarrachinaGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful businessman, Jose Luis Villanueva, finds his life unraveling when he becomes the target of a smear campaign orchestrated by unseen enemies. As his reputation and fortune crumble, he must race against time to uncover the truth and fight for his survival. The film delves into the dark side of corporate power and the devastating consequences of betrayal.

Critical Reception

Ciudadano Villanueva received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful plot and lead performance, while others found its execution to be uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the thriller elements but sometimes critiquing the narrative's pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Antonio Resines' compelling performance.

  • Criticized for an occasionally predictable plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • The film effectively captures the paranoia of a man under siege.

Google audience: Google user reviews were not widely available or aggregated for this film, making a specific summary of audience likes and dislikes difficult to ascertain.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Ciudadano Villanueva' (Citizen Villanueva), plays on the classic Orson Welles film 'Citizen Kane', hinting at themes of power, ambition, and downfall.

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