'Sin Nombre'

'Sin Nombre' (R) ***

Writer and Director: Cary Fukunaga
Starring: Marco Antonio Aguirre, Leonardo Alonso, Karla Cecilia Alvarado, Felipe Castro, Marcella Feregrino

'Sin Nombre" marks the emergence of a talented writer and director in Cary Fukunaga even though his material has been done before. This movie reminded me of "Boyz n' the Hood" and "Menace II Society" without their power. I don't know why I didn't love this movie but I was fascinated by it and I felt for all the characters. It is a violent and suspenseful journey that the lead characters go on as they try to elude the Border Patrol and dodge bullets as they try to cross the border. The movie deals with gangs, children becoming killers, growing up and trying to better yourself. I was interested all through out and the young first time actors are very impressive. It makes you feel like you are watching real people in real life and that is what a movie with unknown actors can do very well. This is well written and directed and I hope Fukunaga gets a chance to make another movie because I have a feeling his next one will be a powerhouse. "Sin Nombre" is now on DVD.