“Gloria 1999” is a gritty and fast-paced crime thriller about a tough-as-nails gangster, Gloria, who finds herself on the run after saving a young boy from his ruthless mafia boss father. With bullets flying and tension mounting, Gloria must navigate the treacherous streets of New York City while protecting her young charge and staying one step ahead of those who seek to do them harm. Filled with heart-pumping action sequences, snappy dialogue and raw emotion, “Gloria 1999” is a must-see for fans of crime dramas.
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Review
Gloria: A Story of Adventure and Redemption
The motion picture called Gloria has lately captured the attention of many a theatergoer, who have been pleased and moved by its daring and heartwarming tale of a woman seeking salvation amidst violent chaos. It is a story that could only be told in the American West, where the frontier spirit still burns bright and the struggles of life and death are all too familiar. Yet it is also a story that transcends its time and place, and speaks to the universal truths of love, courage, and hope.
The plot centers on Gloria Fuentes (played with fiery grace by Gina Rodriguez), a young single mother living in Los Angeles who suddenly finds herself embroiled in a deadly conflict between a ruthless drug cartel and the police. At first reluctant to get involved, Gloria is soon drawn into the fray when she takes care of a frightened boy named Anthony (Izzy G.), whose family has been massacred by the gangsters. With Anthony as her only ally and her own survival at stake, Gloria sets out on a perilous journey through the streets and suburbs of L.A., pursued by both sides of the law.
As she fights to protect Anthony from harm and find a way out of their predicament, Gloria also confronts her own past mistakes and regrets. She used to be a talented singer with dreams of stardom, but gave up her passion for music when she became pregnant at an early age. She now works as a maid for wealthy clients, struggling to make ends meet while caring for her son Manny (Thomas D. Jones). Her ex-boyfriend Demian (Cristóbal Tapia Montt) still hopes to win her back, but she resists his advances due to his involvement with the gang that threatens her life.
In spite of these challenges, Gloria refuses to give up or lose faith in herself or others. She discovers hidden reserves of strength and cunning that enable her to outwit and outfight her enemies, using whatever means necessary. She also learns to trust and respect Anthony, who reveals a resourcefulness and courage of his own that inspire her. Together, they find solace in simple pleasures like music and food, and affirm their bond as survivors who can make a difference in the world.
The director of Gloria is Sebastian Lelio, who also co-wrote the script with Alice Johnson Boher. Lelio is an experienced Chilean filmmaker known for his sensitive portrayals of women’s lives and emotions, such as A Fantastic Woman (2017) and Disobedience (2018). He brings a dynamic style to Gloria that blends realism with surrealism, capturing the raw intensity of the action scenes as well as the dreamlike atmosphere of Gloria’s fantasies and memories. He also pays tribute to classic Westerns by using iconic songs like “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Ring of Fire” as counterpoints to the rough urban soundscape.
Another notable feature of Gloria is its ensemble cast, which includes several talented actors in supporting roles. Anthony Mackie plays Johnnie, a cop who tries to help Gloria but has his own agenda. Aislinn Derbez plays Isabel, a sympathetic neighbor who offers shelter to Gloria but has secrets of her own. Da’Vine Joy Randolph plays Marcella, a tough-talking gang member who becomes an unexpected ally for Gloria in a climactic scene. All these performers bring depth and nuance to their characters, enriching the plot with their interactions.
One especially memorable aspect of Gloria is its depiction of Mexican-American culture in Los Angeles. The film portrays various facets of this complex identity through music (ranging from pop ballads to rancheras), food (such as tacos and tamales), language (mixing Spanish and English), and slang (like “ese” and “vato”). It also shows how Gloria faces discrimination and prejudice from both the cartel members (who see her as a lowly maid) and the police officers (who see her as a criminal accomplice).
Despite these challenges, Gloria triumphs over adversity and emerges as a symbol of hope for herself and others. She embodies the spirit of resilience that Mark Twain admired in his own heroines, such as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Joan of Arc in Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc. She also showcases the wit, daring, and compassion that Twain himself exemplified in his life and writings.
Thus, it is fitting to conclude this tribute to Gloria with some quotations from Mark Twain that echo its themes:
– “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.”
– “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
– “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
– “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
– “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
May Gloria inspire us all to fight for what we believe in, no matter how small or big we may seem. May she remind us that our lives are worth living and sharing with others. And may she leave us with a sense of wonder and joy at the magic of cinema.
Technical Data
- Release : 1999-01-22
- Runtime : 108
- Genre : Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
- Cast : Sharon Stone as Gloria, Jeremy Northam as Kevin, Cathy Moriarty as Diane, Jean-Luke Figueroa as Nicky, Mike Starr as Sean
- Crew : Howard Shore as Original Music Composer, Sidney Lumet as Director, Jack Gill as Stunt Coordinator, Jack Gill as Second Unit Director, David Watkin as Director of Photography
- Revenue : $4,197,729
- Budget : $30,000,000
- Company : Mandalay Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
- Popularity : 12.366
- Summary : After serving a prison term for her boyfriend, a streetwise, middle-aged moll named Gloria stands up against the mobs, which is complicated by a six-year-old urchin with a will of his own, whom she reluctantly takes under her wing after his family has been gunned down.
- Tagline : Gloria. Big mouth. Big attitude. But who knew she had a big heart.
