Quinceañera (2006) - Rotten Tomatoes

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This slice-of-life story of a teenage girl in Echo Park is both a sweet crowd-pleaser and a perceptive look at socioeconomic community issues. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Magdalena (Emily Rios) is a Mexican-American living in Los Angeles. Her 15th birthday is fast approaching, and she and her family are making preparations for the party that signals her transition to womanhood. But Magdalena becomes pregnant, and family tensions force her out of the house, so she goes to live with her uncle Tomas and her gay cousin Carlos. All exiles, the three band together against the coming neighborhood gentrification that threatens their way of life.

Rating:

R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content)
Genre:

drama, gay and lesbian
Original Language:

English
Director:

Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Producer:

Anne Clements
Writer:

Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 2, 2014
Runtime:

1h 30m
Production Co:

Kitchen Sink Entertainment
Sound Mix:

Dolby

Cast & Crew

Emily Rios
Magdalena

Jesse Garcia
Carlos

Chalo Gonzalez
Uncle Tomas

David W. Ross
Gary

Ramiro Iniguez
Herman

Araceli Guzman-Rico
Maria

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Critic Reviews for Quinceañera

All Critics (96) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (83) | Rotten (13)

This is a satisfying, spicy little picture.

December 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Kim Newman
Empire Magazine
Touching, charming and very engagingly played, it offers perceptive insights into LA Latino culture as well as solid, slightly old-fashioned entertainment.

September 28, 2006 | Full Review…

Geoff Andrew
Time Out
An unexpected self-portrait from a town that loves to tell stories about itself, often to the exclusion of the countless equally deserving dramas unfolding just a few blocks away.

September 23, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

Peter Debruge
Premiere Magazine
The storytelling remains less than satisfying, particularly the ending.

September 23, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Jim Emerson
RogerEbert.com
The setting and the people in it make Quinceanera a party worth an RSVP.

September 15, 2006 | Rating: 3/5

Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
The film is serious and thoughtful but not overwrought.

September 2, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Marrit Ingman
Austin Chronicle
A quiet joy of a film - a rare gem.

June 6, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

Matthew Lucas
The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)
This celebrated Sundance prizewinner doesn't look quite so special. Actually, it seems Very Special--as in one of those Very Special Episodes of an ongoing television series.

August 25, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
The writing is not always as developed as one would wish it, but this seems almost paltry in light of the dramatic truth and rivetingly real performances which are elicited.

March 1, 2007 | Full Review…

David Noh
Film Journal International
(the writer-directors) fill their story with well-observed contrasts... Although 'Quinceanera' is full of distinctly Hispanic sounds and flavors, its themes of tolerance and understanding should apply to any culture.

December 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
The film is filled with heart and good humor, but there is a bit of edge to it as well.

November 15, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
Lovely and lovable.

November 11, 2006

Stuart Klawans
The Nation

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Audience Reviews for Quinceañera

Feb 03, 2011

I like the plot but it was lacking something.

erika b Super Reviewer
Mar 09, 2010

This was a hit with me and my niece! We were totally surprised with how the story went. Pretty cool Independent film that is worth watching. Thumbs up! :)

Donna D Super Reviewer
Nov 19, 2009

Caught this at Sundance - good stuff.

Ed K Super Reviewer
Oct 13, 2007

An intrestingly intertwined story, great acting from unknowns.

Sarah P Super Reviewer

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