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Reviews for The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

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7.2 / 10 1h 40min

Comedy Drama

Maxi, a boy on the cusp of his teens, is already comfortable with his homosexual feelings, with acceptance from his family. When Maxi is assaulted one evening, Victor, a police officer, comes to his aid. Maxi soon develops a crush on Victor, who shows a platonic affection for the young lad.

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Review by AuroraAntelope

The film is about first love and centers on a preteen gay living in the slums with his father and two brothers who are involved in petty crimes.

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Review by user7849gdx0dva

An unusual art house film......

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Review by user2976e0kfeuw

Filipino director Auraeus Solito directs the survival of a child in a harsh environment

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Review by RainbowRoadrunner

A beautiful and cutting-edge film

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Review by ThunderTiger

Charming, mesmerizing story of a young transsexual boy and his devoted gangster family

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Review by AuroraApe

A comment about the elements of the movie.

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Review by user713xexllome

Hm-m-m, how tolerant is this movie really ...?

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Review by GoldenGiraffe

More than just a movie about a young, gay crush

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Review by MoonlitMonkey

It's a Delightful and Heartwarming film; with proper exposure, it could very well become a Modern-Day Classic.

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Review by user709nka9urz3

Dark, Campy, Brutally Honest Yet Heartwarming, 'Maximo' is Destined to be a Classic

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Review by user100ppgsx7dq

And they called it puppy lurrrrvvvvv

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Review by user963uvsh018a

Presumably my first - and good - familiarisation with the Filipino cinema

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Review by user794ih6nfc0

A moving family tragedy and a tale of (gay?) love and hate in the slums

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