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The Motive
Directed by
Manuel Martín Cuenca
TV-MA
2017
1h 44m
Drama
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6.5
60%
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6.2
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Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
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Cast of The Motive
Javier Gutiérrez
Álvaro
María León
Amanda
Adelfa Calvo
Building Manager
Adriana Paz
Irene
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Enrique
Antonio de la Torre
Teacher
Cris Nollet
Policía 2
Rafael Téllez
Mr. Montero
Domi del Postigo
Presenter
José Carlos Carmona
Jesús
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Director / Screenplay / Producer
Javier Cercas
Novel
Alejandro Hernández
Screenplay / Producer
Alex Zito
Producer
José Nolla
Producer
Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson
Producer
David Naranjo
Producer
Pau Esteve Birba
Director Of Photography
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Editor
Pelayo Gutiérrez
Sound
The Motive Ratings & Reviews
IONCINEMA.com
Nicholas Bell
What begins as a cynical and overtly snarky portrait of the selfish possibilities of the creative process eventually spoils as a monotonous rendition of a man who turns out to be more sociopathic than creative.
That Shelf
Michael McNeely
The film sets out a challenge by explicitly defining drama and discussing what makes a good story, but, unfortunately, fails to provide either.
The Daily Dot
Eddie Strait
Its averageness is frustrating as hell.
Geeks of Color
Erian Mathis
Overall, The Motive is a satisfying, and alluring drama that not only utilizes multiple genres, but also keeps you in suspense throughout.
Common Sense Media
Andrea Beach
Spanish dark comedy has nudity, sex, language.
Decider
Brett White
The film feels like it wanders between a number of genres without settling on a single one.
Los Angeles Times
Michael Rechtshaffen
Cuenca for the most part keeps this sinewy tragicomedy tightly cranked and effectively commanded by Gutierrez...
Cocalecas
Ruben Peralta Rigaud
A good story, but it's resolved in a hurry. [Full Review in Spanish]
Film Threat
Alan Ng
The Motive is a fascinating film about an average and bland man. The story Alvaro is writing may be exciting, but he's still observing the exciting life of others rather than experiencing it himself.
Eye for Film
Amber Wilkinson
Cuenta's command of visuals continues to impress ... But he never quite settles in term of tone and his approach to the Álvaro is too clinical.
Variety
Dennis Harvey
Cuena's neutral tone does little to maximize the black comedy or suspense in the story, making for a film with a great hook that plays as just a mildly outré divertissement.
Reel Film Reviews
David Nusair
A solid idea in search of a better movie...
The Hollywood Reporter
Jonathan Holland
A high-risk shot at a screen adaptation of a novel within a novel, The Motive is entertaining and buzzes with fun ideas, but as an involving drama, it never gets past the first chapter.
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