Great movie, very real. I gave it a 9 out of 10 because I could tell how Kate Del Castillo was faking the "camba" accent sometimes, however Demian Bichir was a truly "paceño." I had no idea he was Mexican, I thought he was Bolivian. I was surprised seeing Kate Del Castillo, I have seen her in many "telenovelas" before, but is the first time I see her in a movie. Anyways they were both really good. Great story and very real, even "las cholitas"...wow. La Paz was beautiful, I was impressed by how well the images of the city were captured, made me feel back home. The American embassy part was great, I remember seeing how people got rejected the same way, very real. Also the name of the bodyguard, Severo, great choice. Again the scenes of La Paz were amazing, I recommend to watch this movie, and is a must for Bolivians.

Denifitely good!!!...I believe Bolivian movies are somehow trying to catch up with times, they have improved in many technical aspects as well as story telling part. These two actors get an A+ for their performance and if you add a good directing and proper marketing then you have a winner!!!It brought back lots of memories, and reminds us of how beautiful Bolivia is, even though it shows the cruel reality that many people has faced and currently still facing, just to make it in this life.I like the positive outcome of his misadventure, he finds true love in someone who desperately needs caring and affection, and happiness is just a few kicks and punches away.

I have not yet seen the film but i was told that this film was one of the greatest films that Bolivia has produced and directed. Both my parents are from Bolivia. I appreciated my roots and i encourage everyone to go watch this movie when it gets to the states. I will be watching the film sooner than people in the states because i will be going to Bolivia for the holidays this December. I have overseen the plot of the movie and it seems that this movie had a lot of issues that other Latin American countries go through and I am proud to say that it was represented from a Bolivian prospective.... well what else to say but Viva Bolivia...

American Visa is a simple story, told in a simple way. But is well told. The director succeeds in his storytelling about a character in the middle of a life crisis unknown by him. A teacher wants to reach for a dream in the United States but the journey wouldn't be easy for such an idealist character. Luckily, there's an angel along the way: A table dancer, Blanca, well portrayed by Kate del Castillo although a little exaggerated in her accent. There isn't any surprises in the story, we all know where it is going, but there's a good sense of sincerity in it. The situations are well crafted and the Latin problems about that doubtful way of accreditations by the "U.S.landers" leaves you thinking and discussing once you leave the cinema. Technically well done, good sound and some beautiful landscapes from La Paz and many other places from Bolivia by the cinematographer. I only wished I had seen bolivian actors in the leading roles and not a couple imposed by the Mexican production.