Filly Brown Reviews

Very believable story. A tug-a-war with identity, ego, and family trauma. This may no appeal to every person who sees it. I read many of the critic's reviews who state the movie as "stereotypical"; however, being Latina myself I felt this movie gave a true heartfelt story of a young girls struggle with family addiction, trauma, culture, and identity. Mojo's father said it best when he stated "I know who I am". According to the US bureau of Justice: Justice Policy Institute Report: 308.7 million people were incarcerated 2010 (how many families is US were effected by this? How many daughters?) . This story is empowering because it's about the unconditional love of a daughter who is in pain because her Mother is in Prison; a daughter who finds her voice through her music while struggling to keep her family together. The only stereotype related to this movie is via the critics; who believe that these issues are not really happening in their own cities.

Gina Rodruiguez is wonderful! She follows in the footsteps of Rosie Perez but with more soul instead of humor. Both are wonderful and I'm glad to welcome another Latina breakout star. The story was at times confusing but could be figured out because it's follows in the footsteps of trying-to-make-it-at-any-cost dramas about young talents. It was refreshing to watch the Latin version of this. A good deal. Especially the use of rap as the music de jour!

I really really really really enjoyed this movie.

the film was very enjoyable to watch, and i think i found an early oscar cotender for best original song.
the cast had some amazing performances, Lou Diamond Phillps haven't had an outstanding performance since Stand and Deliver & La Bamba, so nice to see Lou back. and Gina Rodriguez shines great as well as Jenni Rivera in her final performance.

Gina is AMAZING in this film. Everyone needs to see the movie!

Filled with lots of "Musical Energy" and good acting, "Filly Brown" is a movie that is inspirational in a way, and sad to say, Jenni Rivera's last film.

Gina's groundbreaking performance is inspiring and helps us forget about the messy script.

FILLY BROWN is an inspiring and gritty portrait of a young artist's striving to find her voice and seize her dreams without compromise. Majo Tonorio, a.k.a. "Filly Brown,"

I'm so going to see this movie been waiting for it to come out ever since Jenni mention it on her show...n now since she is gone mi reina de la Banda...us as her fans we gotta make this happen for her..RIP JENNI RIVERA UNFORGETTABLE BBY

I want to see this movie because the trailer but I see it's very good if you do not see it that way but I like