Quinceañera
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: August 4, 2006
7.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings
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7
ArmondA.Apr 10, 2007
If there's one thing I hate it's a sappy, manipulative, feel-good-and-bring-the-tissues movie that makes conservative, church-going, anti-gay, abstinence-only, folks swell with self-satisfaction. This little movie-confection is as If there's one thing I hate it's a sappy, manipulative, feel-good-and-bring-the-tissues movie that makes conservative, church-going, anti-gay, abstinence-only, folks swell with self-satisfaction. This little movie-confection is as sweet for the rest of us. While it breaks no ground in technique or narrative, it contains a number of small surprises, particularly in its division of white hats and black hats among the various ethnic and social groups that form the fabric of the story. Perhaps this is the new century's version of William Saroyan's Human Comedy.… Expand
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NancyHSep 7, 2006
This movie grows on you. The supporting actors were obviously homegrown and the film had that flavor. But the story, humor and humanity carry this film thru. Give Emily Rios a few more years but Jesse Garcia is ready now. The actor who This movie grows on you. The supporting actors were obviously homegrown and the film had that flavor. But the story, humor and humanity carry this film thru. Give Emily Rios a few more years but Jesse Garcia is ready now. The actor who played Tio was the best--fabulous heart, voice, and humanity. It's amazing to see LA in this light--submerged in a subculture of Mexico. A very enjoyable film.… Expand
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MaseAug 15, 2006
An LA movie, that angelenos may apprciate and relate to more than others, very well shot and fairly entertaining. While the acting can be painfully ameturish, there is still a sense of sweetness. I'm surprised at the amount of awards An LA movie, that angelenos may apprciate and relate to more than others, very well shot and fairly entertaining. While the acting can be painfully ameturish, there is still a sense of sweetness. I'm surprised at the amount of awards this film as won it's good but not quite great.… Expand
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7
MarcK.Aug 30, 2006
Good movie, and definitely worth seeing. Emily Rios shines as Magdalena, and I wouldn't be surprised if this was a "breakout" role for her, like Keira Knightley's role was for her in "Bend It Like Beckham." That being said, I Good movie, and definitely worth seeing. Emily Rios shines as Magdalena, and I wouldn't be surprised if this was a "breakout" role for her, like Keira Knightley's role was for her in "Bend It Like Beckham." That being said, I don't think the film is deserved of all the hype it has received as a Sundance Award winner. I'm happy for the positive recognition that all the people who made this movie have received, but Quinceanera is not in the rarefied air of a "great" picture.… Expand
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GeorgeB.Aug 10, 2006
An intersting social commentary on coming-of-age and gentrificaiton, all wrapped-up in one ball of love, uncertainty, and jealousy.
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GustavoB.Aug 15, 2006
This film is a breakthrough -- an indie without an ironic distance from its subject matter. Really emotionally satisfying.
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JimG.Aug 19, 2006
A great study in moral reasoning--gentrification, wealth, casual sex, theft, premarital sex, moral absolutism, friendship, dating, duty to family, unwed mothers, sexual orientation, property rights. Shows the incredible difference between a A great study in moral reasoning--gentrification, wealth, casual sex, theft, premarital sex, moral absolutism, friendship, dating, duty to family, unwed mothers, sexual orientation, property rights. Shows the incredible difference between a claim to morality and living a moral life.… Expand
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WestSideAug 22, 2006
based completely on stereotypes. gee how original. i bet the screenplay was written in an LA starbucks (on the east side for some cred). 100% lame, even racist.
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BillyS.Aug 31, 2006
Went to see this without knowing anything about it as it opened without fanfare at the local Art house for 1 week run before the theatre closes to be replaced by condos. What a great finale it was! A simple story with rich layered characters Went to see this without knowing anything about it as it opened without fanfare at the local Art house for 1 week run before the theatre closes to be replaced by condos. What a great finale it was! A simple story with rich layered characters living in a world I knew nothing about. Emily Rios is an actress to look out for and the movie has an endearing quailty that draws you in like you're another member of the large extended family the movie captures. If you liked Maria Full of Grace, you'll love Quinceanera.… Expand
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RyanM.Aug 17, 2006
I loved how they developed each of the characters, which was kind of difficult considering the diversity of each of their backgrounds.
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8
PaulK.Aug 31, 2006
The premise of the film was original and interesting. The lead actors, particularly Emily Rios and Jesse Garcia firmly anchored this, despite the questionable acting ability of some of the supporting cast and the need for tighter editing. The premise of the film was original and interesting. The lead actors, particularly Emily Rios and Jesse Garcia firmly anchored this, despite the questionable acting ability of some of the supporting cast and the need for tighter editing. Still, Quinceanera is worth seeing in the theater, or on video.… Expand
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