A crítica especializada também se dividiu em relação ao filme. Alguns críticos elogiaram a atuação dos atores, a direção de Jorge Gonçalves e a forma como o filme abordava temas complexos. Outros, no entanto, criticaram a abordagem do relacionamento entre o padre e a mulher, considerando-a demasiado explícita e provocativa.
The film is anchored by a powerful cast that was on the cusp of international stardom. o crime do padre amaro 2002 exclusive
Why does the 2002 version still hold an spot in the hearts of cinephiles? A crítica especializada também se dividiu em relação
: While based on the 1875 Portuguese novel by Eça de Queiroz, screenwriter Vicente Leñero updated the setting to contemporary Mexico to address modern-day corruption, such as the intersection of the church and drug cartels. The film is anchored by a powerful cast
Organizations like Pro-Vida protested outside theaters, and high-ranking bishops called for an outright boycott, labeling the film an attack on the faith of millions. There were even attempts to pressure the Mexican government, under President Vicente Fox, to halt the film's distribution.