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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.
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Touching, charming and very engagingly played, it offers perceptive insights into LA Latino culture as well as solid, slightly old-fashioned entertainment. Sep 28, 2006 | Full Review…
Touching, charming and very engagingly played, it offers perceptive insights into LA Latino culture as well as solid, slightly old-fashioned entertainment.
Geoff Andrew
The storytelling remains less than satisfying, particularly the ending. Sep 23, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
The storytelling remains less than satisfying, particularly the ending.
Jim Emerson
The setting and the people in it make Quinceanera a party worth an RSVP. Sep 15, 2006 | Rating: 3/5
The setting and the people in it make Quinceanera a party worth an RSVP.
Roger Moore
It feels awkward, both in the pat screenplay and the uneven direction. Aug 31, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/5
It feels awkward, both in the pat screenplay and the uneven direction.
Randy Cordova
You realize that, while pretending to break ground, Quinceañera is ultimately stuck in familiar Hollywood formulas. Aug 31, 2006 | Rating: C+
You realize that, while pretending to break ground, Quinceañera is ultimately stuck in familiar Hollywood formulas.
Steve Murray
[Has]courage to look realistically, instead of idealistically, at some dubious civic practices; and second, honesty about the painful feelings of kids coupled with their desperate need for love and guidance and their ultimate desire to do the right thing. Aug 25, 2006 | Full Review…
[Has]courage to look realistically, instead of idealistically, at some dubious civic practices; and second, honesty about the painful feelings of kids coupled with their desperate need for love and guidance and their ultimate desire to do the right thing.
Stephen Hunter
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. Aug 25, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
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.
Michael Dequina
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. Mar 1, 2007 | Full Review…
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.
David Noh
This is a satisfying, spicy little picture. Dec 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This is a satisfying, spicy little picture.
Kim Newman
(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. Dec 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
(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.
James Sanford
The film is filled with heart and good humor, but there is a bit of edge to it as well. Nov 15, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…
The film is filled with heart and good humor, but there is a bit of edge to it as well.
Robert Roten
Lovely and lovable. Nov 11, 2006
Lovely and lovable.
Stuart Klawans
I like the plot but it was lacking something.
Super Reviewer
Impressive acting all round, the story?s focus is on being an outsider within a community and is a pretty original idea, however my advice would be not to read the synopsis before watching, as it is a bit of a story spoiler. This is certainly not a movie made for teens, it will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys realistic Drama.
It was pretty good. I liked the ending.
This movie was a lot more serious than i was expecting. Every minute is entertaining and full of heart. It was refreshing to see a gay latino thug on film handled so well. The ending is a little abrupt, but it makes sense. I love Mexicans!
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