I've got a soft spot for road movies, so I enjoyed this one, but I think they would've been able to find his mother more easily if they'd looked up the Domino's locations in the phone books and searched that way. Especially considering that they were looking for a particular pay phone; you'd think that there would be all sorts of books chained up where they'd be looking. Also thought it was a little too convenient that his dad happened to be in the same border town as him. Not bad though; I'd say it's worth checking out!

it's nice and all, but a lot of things were sorta cheesy. there was one scene where the "moon" (which is pretty significant considering it's in the title of the movie) looked like some poster covering the window. then before *spoiler alert* the grandma died, the boy had been crying because he missed his mom. apparently his last name is Reyes, so she tells him "don't cry. we are Reyes, and Reyes are strong." i'm not sure if any of this is even an accurate representation of like how Mexicans really talk to their grandchildren, but cringey things like this sorta take away from the whole viewing experience. i mean, it didn't really look like she was consoling him, she was just kinda telling him to stop crying because he had a certain last name. i'll admit i'm being petty on that part, but there was a scene where he was panting like crazy and he kept looking out of a peephole while they were trying to cross the border and he was locked away, and the cop just ignored him. and how did Carlitos exit the car? he just kinda popped out of nowhere into some place and expected to buy a ticket. and why were America Ferrera and her boy toy okay with letting some kid die in the extreme heat of the car? and lettuce not forget how a 9 year old kid could persuade a restaurant manager in under 2 minutes to hire 2 people. this wouldn't happen. and somehow in those 2 minutes, he *alone* had also persuaded the manager to lend them a place to stay. wtf ever that's just dumb and lazy writing. not to mention whoever played that manager thing was the *worst* actor in this movie. Edit: I'm watching this in class so I saw it piece by piece and let me say how p'd off I am that Carlitos and that one dude hung out a lot and he was even a father figure at some point and got arrested for dumb Carlitos but the credits roll after that stupid reunion and we never hear of him again? He got arrested and probably sent back to Mexico for that kid and that's it. That's really it? I did not like this movie. From 7 to a 5. It would have made up for it if the mom had been ran over or something and it changed the feeling entirely but nope it still remained a "sweet" movie without caring about *major* characters

Under the Same Moon was a very interesting movie that told the viewers both a happy and sad story at the same time. The happy story being that a young boy Carlitos is on an adventure that includes interacting with many people in two different countries, which eventually leads him to back together with his mother. The sad story being told is the story of how many Mexicans and illegal immigrants cross the border, and how they live on the American side of the border. Running away from the police, sleeping wherever they can find a safe and comfortable spot, and losing friends in family in the process. It is an enjoyable movie to watch because you get to learn about that horrible lifestyle, but you get to see Carlitos eventually find happiness after years of missing his mother. All of the main characters go through changes during the movie. Rosario, not content being without her son, goes back and forth from marrying Paco and thinking about going back to Mexico. Carlitos, not knowing what is out there in the world, experiences something that no boy his age should experience. He is away from his mother, and somehow he successfully crosses the border, travels to Los Angeles, and survives many of the trials of an illegal immigrant on the run. Enrique, at first, not caring for the boy and only looking out for himself, realizes that Carlitos is a special boy and that their adventure is much more than just reuniting with his mother. He sacrifices his life in the United States so Carlitos can be with his mother, which also gives the viewer another hero in the story. Whether it is realistic or a little bit overexagerrated, the movie was very pleasing to watch and I could not wait to see what had happened at the end. I rate this movie a 7.

"Under the Same Moon" is a story about overcoming obstacles, striving for a better life, and the power of love. It revolves around Rosario, a Mexican immigrant living in the United States so that she can provide a better life for both her son and her self. We see aspects of both Rosario's life living in the United States and her son's, Carlitos', life living in Mexico. Although the kinds of hardships each character faces differ, they both must lead difficult lives in their respective countries. After Carlitos' grandmother dies, leaving him alone, Carlitos decides that he must find his mother. Without much of a plan, Carlitos embarks on a journey across the border and throughout the United States, meeting a string of characters, both good and bad, along the way. The story is heart-wrenching and real, giving insight into an immigrant's every day life. The movie also depicts the dangers of crossing the Mexican border. Although there are many aspects to the movie that are very realistic, the story of Carlitos' success is somewhat unbelievable. However, the movie is entertaining and evokes sympathy from the viewers. It is a good movie overall and I very much enjoyed getting to know the different kinds of people Carlitos meets during his journey, each one giving more insight into an immigrant's life living in the United States.