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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Carlos: [Tio Tomas consoles Magdalena] Hey.
Tio Tomas Alvarez: Carlos. I just made some tea, would you like some?
Carlos: Nah, I'm straight.
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Magdalena: You're such a loser. Smoking pot in the afternoon, and watching cartoons.
Carlos: Look who's talking... 14 and pregnant.