Nestor Bentancor
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Biography:
Nestor Bentancor (@NestorCine) is a Uruguayan film critic and entertainment journalist living in Los Angeles since 2002.
In 2009 he founded the bilingual website DesdeHollywood.com, and in 2015 he launched the Spanish-language YouTube channel Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood. On both of these fast-growing digital outlets, he delivers in-depth reviews, analysis, exclusive interviews, and interactive live broadcasts, mixing information and opinion in an engaging way.
He has several years of experience working as a celebrity interviewer and movie expert for major networks, such as NTN24, RCN Colombia, Nuestra Tele, W Radio, ¡HOLA! TV, and OnDirecTV. Additionally, he has been a guest panelist on English-language shows like Collider Movie Review Talk, Meet The Movie Press, and The LAOFCS Weekly.
Frankenstein (2025)
85%
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“A cinematic fable that might that proves once again that Guillermo del Toro’s monster-size talent is very much alive! ” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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TRON: Ares (2025)
53%
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“Despite not resonating at an emotional or an intellectual level, Tron: Ares is a dazzling sensorial delight. ” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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The Smashing Machine (2025)
70%
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“Johnson flexes his acting muscles like never before, but the story isn't a smash hit.” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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Good Boy (2025)
90%
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“Creative filmmaking, an ambitious story and a very affecting performance by Indy elevate this independent horror film.” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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The Long Walk (2025)
88%
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“A bold, relevant adaptation that successfully crosses the finish line despite taking a bit too long ” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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Together (2025)
89%
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“A relevant and magnetic body-horror tale, anchored by stylish visuals and the strong chemistry of its protagonists” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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Relay (2024)
82%
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“A sober, tense thriller with precise direction and strong performances that quietly grips you until the end.” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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The Toxic Avenger (2023)
87%
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“A darkly comic, ultra-violent and charming genre extravaganza that is elevated by committed performances.” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 15, 2025
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The Naked Gun (2025)
87%
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“A laugh-out-loud absurd comedy that hits far more than it misses. [Review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 1, 2025
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The Life of Chuck (2024)
80%
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“Flanagan crafts an emotional King adaption with poetic simplicity, delivering a poignant reflection on mortality and human connection. Thank you, Mike!” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Oct 1, 2025
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Weapons (2025)
93%
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“Horror elevated by the high caliber talent in front and behind the camera. Not everything hits the bullseye, but what's striking about Weapons is how it's assembled. [Review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Aug 13, 2025
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Eddington (2025)
68%
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“A bold, sardonic exploration of some of the ills that plague modern society and our souls.
More than concrete solutions, the film itself is a loud warning to avoid self-destruction. [Review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Aug 10, 2025
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She Rides Shotgun (2025)
88%
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“A gritty, compelling thriller that aims for the heart. Taron Egerton is magnetic and affecting, while Ana Sophia Heger is a revelation. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Aug 5, 2025
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
86%
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“One firm first step for the franchise, one needed leap for the MCU. [Full Review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 24, 2025
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F1 The Movie (2025)
82%
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“Expertise and charisma fuel a cinematic machine as predictable as it is irresistible. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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28 Years Later (2025)
88%
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“A mixed bag of well crafted, intense sequences, and head-scratching tonal shifts. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
77%
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“It compensates a colossal lack of originality with a strong cast and execution to deliver a soaring cinematic experience. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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Ballerina (2025)
75%
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“Ana de Armas kills it as a vengeful, yet relatable assassin. Stahelski proves -once again- that he is the undisputed Baba Yaga of today's action filmmaking. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)
80%
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“Despite delivering two of the best action sequences of the year, for most of its excessive running time it fails the essential mission of consistently entertaining the audience. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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The Accountant 2 (2025)
75%
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“The actors are the film's most valuable assets, but an aimless script brings the balance to negative. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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Sinners (2025)
97%
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“A sumptuous, diabolically entertaining horror drama that feels both a testament to the old and an original sin. [Full review in Spanish]
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Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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The Electric State (2025)
14%
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“A recycled story with its creative charge in very poor state. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)
86%
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“A convoluted, unfocused story that feels a galaxy away from the charming simplicity of the classic cartoons. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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Mickey 17 (2025)
78%
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“Ironically, this well-intended sci-fi allegory about an expendable clon in space becomes repetitive, alienating, and dispensable. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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The Monkey (2025)
77%
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“Each drum roll elicits more laughter than tremors in a mostly fun, twisted ride that gets often derailed by an overindulgent script. [Full review in Spanish]” –
Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood
Jul 11, 2025
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