Bless Me, Ultima

2013 • 105 minutes
4.7
81 reviews
68%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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Based on the novel by acclaimed author Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima is a turbulent coming of age story about Antonio Marez (Luke Gonfalon), a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera named Ultima (Miriam Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents (Dolores Heredia & Benito Martinez). Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, and the relationship between good vs. evil and ultimately how to reconcile Ultima's powers with those of the God of his church.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.7
81 reviews
Jhannelle Lewis
14 October 2013
Beautiful movie, I really enjoyed the book, movies is just like the book but mixed around a bit
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Jade Valentine
14 March 2018
Of course some points in the book weren't hit in the movie, but all in all this is a great movie, and highly recommend!!!
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James ONeal
20 October 2020
I thought I was BUYING THE MOVIE , what a RIPOFF , Negative 5 STARS
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