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    SANTITOS

    New York Times
    "...a disarmingly endearing film..."

    Los Angeles Times
    "Santitos is pure enchantment, a beguiling tale of love, faith and self-discovery told in a colorful, effortless folkloric style..."

    "Ultimately, Santitos celebrates the unity of the flesh and the spirit in a thoroughly refreshing manner."

    The Dallas Morning News
    "...a magical movie..."

    "In Santitos, Mr. Springall lurches from tears to laughter with the precision of a surgeon."

    New York Daily News
    "...the funniest Spanish-language film since 1992's Like Water for Chocolate."

    Chicago Sun-Times
    "With its irreverent wit, Santitos deserves the breakout success of its kindred spirit, Like Water for Chocolate."

    MovieMaker
    "...wildly humourous and beautifully executed story."

    Latin Style
    "Santitos, a brilliant film based on a novel by Los Angeles writer María Amparo Escandón..."

    "Don't miss this very engrossing film and novel by María Amparo Escandón."

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