Machuca

I thought the attitudes that the boys displayed did show how they were raised. Machuca was at first a bit unwilling to make friends with the others. It wasn't until he saw that Gonzalo was really going to make an effort to be friends that he let his guard down. I was very impressed with Gonzalo for going to Machuca's "neighborhood". He could have been so frightened and disgusted that he wouldn't go back, but he returned on many occassions. I was saddened by Machuca's response when he saw Gonzalo's room and all of his belongings. I really didn't notice Gonzalo make a big deal about the differences in their lives until the end when he said to the guard, "look at me! I don't belong here!" They had a much better friendship than Gonzalos and the little blonde boy who was such a bad kid.
The social classes were very obvious. Machuca didn't have his own room or bed, while Gonzalo had a closet full of clothes and his own books. They had running water and electricity. I really commend Father McEnroe for trying so hard to make the children be friends. He was a wonderful man and teacher. I was very impressed by Machuca standing up in the end to say goodbye to Father McEnroe. The courage that it took for him to do this was immense. I was happy that all the others then stood up also, but it is easier to rise with a group than to lead alone.
I think the film is to show that we are all equal. People should not be treated badly because of where they live, or what clothes they wear. The laws should be the same for everyone. I was appalled by the way the people living in poverty were being rounded up in the end of the film. The film was very sad, but I think it is a lesson to look around and see what is really going on around you.