This is a corker of a film that will grip you from start to finish. I think I've watched it about 3 times and it still has the same impact as the first. A very true (or so I'm led to believe) portrayal of life in East LA during the last few decades. Fantastic character building, where we see the turn from young and innocent to misery, regret and bitterness. The film is 3 hours long, but it could have been 4 as far as I'm concerned. The ending will make you smile, but still feel sad. A fantastic journey. Own it