Lowriders
Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 12, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
7
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
RogerEbert.comChristy LemireMay 12, 2017
Lowriders may spell too much out with obvious dialogue, and it may veer a bit too easily toward melodrama. But there’s an earnestness and a fundamental truth to this familial saga—as well as an appealing, low-budget scrappiness—that consistently make it hum. Read full review
70
VarietyAndrew BarkerJun 3, 2016
Much like classic car customization, effective cinematic storytelling is often all about the detailing, and Ricardo de Montreuil’s Lowriders, which sets a tale of inter-generational rivalry and artistic awakening amidst East LA’s Latino car culture, has style and local color to spare. Read full review
60
TheWrapElizabeth WeitzmanMay 11, 2017
Mexican-American culture isn’t merely draped over the story as an added element but woven throughout with a casual practicality that respects both the primary characters and their shot-on-location East L.A. setting. Read full review
60
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerMay 11, 2017
Cars could easily have been the stars of Lowriders, but the film makes them supporting players in a family drama that’s a mix of strong scenes and shopworn ones punctuated by clichés. Read full review
60
Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlMay 11, 2017
Other than a from-nowhere burst of violence that nearly destroys the movie, Lowriders is a refreshingly muted celebration of family and forgiveness, of honoring your roots while being yourself. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenApr 29, 2017
A dynamic glimpse of contemporary Los Angeles funneled into an old-fashioned coming-of-age saga, Lowriders isn’t always persuasive, but it has plenty of heart. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreMay 16, 2017
For all the corn, Lowriders can be appreciated for its rolling stock and serving a criminally under-served audience...a film with fine performances and teachable moments amidst all the melodrama. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneKatie WalshMay 11, 2017
While Lowriders offers an interesting entree into this world, it's unfortunately too formulaic and predictable to leave much of an impact. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleMay 11, 2017
It’s dispiriting to watch Lowriders make every predictable move. It clutters an otherwise well-meaning snapshot of a vibrant community underserved by mainstream filmmaking. Read full review
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