Quinceanera is without a doubt the sweetest, confident and charming life film about a pregnant teen. Emily Rios' gentle performance makes for a heroine that's captivating enough for viewers, and the final scene of the great shot of Magdalena feels like a gift when the film ends , with forgiveness, acceptance, love, and wonder in the air, this quiet film delights audiences in the best possible way, making them happier about the human condition
. The film has enough impact for such a seemingly small production, with a nuanced script that showcases a region experiencing gentrification and the changes affecting a multigenerational Mexican-American family. When the audience thinks this is a story about Cinderella, the plot takes a completely different direction, and there are countless different directions that attract audiences to follow
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Quinceañera evaluation action
2022-03-01 08:01
Extended Reading
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Ilene 2022-03-22 09:02:53
come-of-age ceremony
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Wayne 2022-03-01 08:01:27
Coupled with cousin Carlos, who was rejected by his parents because of his homosexuality, the three formed a temporary family, but they had to face not only the discrimination of the community residents, but also the threat of community transformation activities.
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Carlos: [Carlos teaches Gary "Echo Parque" sign] Be careful you don't flash that around Temple Street, though.
Gary: They're the rival gang, right?
Carlos: They'd kill you.
Gary: Wow. You really live in a whole other world, don't you?
Carlos: Nah... you do.
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Carlos: [Tio Tomas consoles Magdalena] Hey.
Tio Tomas Alvarez: Carlos. I just made some tea, would you like some?
Carlos: Nah, I'm straight.