Sin Nombre-Edgar Flores, Paulina Gaitan





Director-Cary Fukunaga








SEE.








This one ain't exactly gonna be on the tourist center top watch list for Honduras and Mexico. I mean for the love of border crossings, aren't these countries having enough trouble without movies like this? Let me just tell you, I'm a travel wuss. No, I don't want to go to places where there is serious danger. True, I live in Los Angeles, and there are gangs and gang wars here, but I'm one of the lucky ones. I don't have to roll up into those neighborhoods unless I'm working on a television show or movie. So, why in the world would I travel to places on the State Department travel alert list? Mexico, that is, not Honduras. Honduras (where Sin Nombre originates) just has a history of poverty coupled with a little murder and mayhem. Hell, who doesn't have that problem?








A simple story this one. People strive for a better life but can't escape the cycle of violence and crime that seems to provide their only means of survival. I do not personally know anyone who would go through what these people go through to get to the United States and make a better life for themselves. I don't know a lot of people who would travel across town in their own car for a free lunch, nevermind across several countries on top of a train to get to a country for an opportunity to work multiple minimum wage jobs and send money home to their families. If nothing else, go see this movie for the unpleasant reminder that the gangs and their violence are already here in the U.S. so enjoy your increased border security and fences for all the good it'll do you.








EAT.





You're on top of a moving train. Me? I'm using both hands to hold on. Screw eating!








SHOP.





Tattoo removal. So, you're a gang member being hunted by other gang members, and you're being identified by your particular tattoos. Maybe you want to take a few hours out of your running to have a few identifiable marks removed. A lot easier than scraping them off with your fingernails. Well, I don't have any money, you say? Not to worry. Apparently, in Mexico, you can get those pesky tattoos removed for free. I have no idea why? Ask them when you get there. Run to http://www.mexicopremiere.com/?p=909 and http://www.justlanded.com/english/Mexico/Mexico-Guide/Health/Health-insurance for more info. Buenos viajes!