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RICARDO RIVERA AND THE MINES OF MONTEZUMA

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RICARDO RIVERA AND THE MINES OF MONTEZUMA is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title
Recommended age 8-18
10 minutes
VIDEO
KERRYN NEGUS
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I really enjoyed the student made short film, Ricardo Rivera and the Mines of Montezuma because of its humor and suspense.

The storyline follows Ricky, a tour guide, who has a group of people he is guiding, but they do not find it interesting. Then, a girl named Tara tells him that there is a group of other tour guides which are not actually tour guides, in fact they are there to take an artifact. Tara and Ricky go on an adventure to get the artifact back.

I really enjoyed the story, especially when they have a fight to try and get the artifact back. It is really funny and suspenseful. The camera work is quite good, as is the audio recording and editing. . I really like the scene where they zoom into the glowing stone. The locations are well selected; my favorite is the hall that is decorated with Christmas lights. The scene when the Christmas lights do not light up is funny. I also enjoyed the little fight scene. Yes, one special effect that is pretty cool is when Ricky is looking at the crystal in the beginning. It is not believable, but that is the intention. I really enjoyed the character Ricky (Ray Cuevas) and how he develops. In the beginning he does not know who he truly is; at the end he finally figures it out. I appreciate the director's (Jackson Huffman) work. My favorite part is the adventure and the battle they have to get the artifact back.

The film's message is about how, even if something may seem boring, it may have an exciting twist to it. Be aware that there is a fight scene; it is not bloody or realistic.

I give Ricardo Rivera and the Mines of Montezuma 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. By Janie R., KIDS FIRST!

I really enjoyed the student made short film, Ricardo Rivera and the Mines of Montezuma because of its humor and suspense.

The storyline follows Ricky, a tour guide, who has a group of people he is guiding, but they do not find it interesting. Then, a girl named Tara tells him that there is a group of other tour guides which are not actually tour guides, in fact they are there to take an artifact. Tara and Ricky go on an adventure to get the artifact back.

I really enjoyed the story, especially when they have a fight to try and get the artifact back. It is really funny and suspenseful. The camera work is quite good, as is the audio recording and editing. . I really like the scene where they zoom into the glowing stone. The locations are well selected; my favorite is the hall that is decorated with Christmas lights. The scene when the Christmas lights do not light up is funny. I also enjoyed the little fight scene. Yes, one special effect that is pretty cool is when Ricky is looking at the crystal in the beginning. It is not believable, but that is the intention. I really enjoyed the character Ricky (Ray Cuevas) and how he develops. In the beginning he does not know who he truly is; at the end he finally figures it out. I appreciate the director's (Jackson Huffman) work. My favorite part is the adventure and the battle they have to get the artifact back.

The film's message is about how, even if something may seem boring, it may have an exciting twist to it. Be aware that there is a fight scene; it is not bloody or realistic.

I give Ricardo Rivera and the Mines of Montezuma 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. By Janie R., KIDS FIRST!

In a forgotten roadside mine attraction, a daydreaming tour guide answers the call to adventure to thwart treasure hunters and uncover the truth behind a mysterious artifact: The Mirror of Montezuma.
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