New Order
New Order

New Order

2020Movie88 minSpanish

In the near future, a popular uprising in Mexico City interrupts a wedding held at the home of a wealthy family. After the riots have been quashed, they discover the bride has gone missing and plea with the military to help locate her.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users58%
Director: Michel FrancoGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film depicts a lavish wedding celebration that is violently interrupted by a mob of lower-class rioters. As the situation escalates into chaos and brutality, the lines between the privileged elite and the oppressed masses blur, revealing the deep-seated social and economic inequalities.

Critical Reception

New Order received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambition, visual style, and unflinching portrayal of social unrest. However, some critics found its bleakness and violence gratuitous and its political message heavy-handed. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its provocative nature and others disturbed by its graphic content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking and disturbing depiction of class warfare.
  • Criticized by some for its nihilistic tone and extreme violence.
  • Seen as a provocative, albeit brutal, commentary on societal inequality.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'New Order' to be a powerful and unsettling film, with many commending its bold exploration of social injustice and its intense, visceral impact. However, a significant portion of viewers expressed that the film's extreme violence and bleak outlook were difficult to watch and overshadowed its intended message.

Awards & Accolades

Special Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Michel Franco stated that he wanted to explore the consequences of ignoring social inequalities, drawing inspiration from real-world protests and uprisings.

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