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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is not the best movie ever, but it is good fun nevertheless. It is a very peculiar adaptation of Sense & Sensibility, the beloved novel by Jane Austen. That is why I bought it, as I do not mind watching versions of Austen's novels.
It is not as good as the Emma Thompson movie or the BBC series but it is ok.
The sisters here are rich girls, one much more spoiled than the other. Their father died and her secret step-brother and his horrible wife kicked them out of their life of luxury. They have no other choice but to go live with their aunt in a Hispanic hood full of stereotype characters.
The script could be better and there are some characters that required a bit more of screen time. Some plots go by so fast they don't make too much sense and the whole Edward part of the story was way to unrealistic.
The sisters are ok, I liked the spoiled one better, her story makes more sense, the other is way too perfect to be real.
It is an ok movie for a night with friends or your sisters and some popcorn or Mexican food.
It is not as good as the Emma Thompson movie or the BBC series but it is ok.
The sisters here are rich girls, one much more spoiled than the other. Their father died and her secret step-brother and his horrible wife kicked them out of their life of luxury. They have no other choice but to go live with their aunt in a Hispanic hood full of stereotype characters.
The script could be better and there are some characters that required a bit more of screen time. Some plots go by so fast they don't make too much sense and the whole Edward part of the story was way to unrealistic.
The sisters are ok, I liked the spoiled one better, her story makes more sense, the other is way too perfect to be real.
It is an ok movie for a night with friends or your sisters and some popcorn or Mexican food.
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this is a Great film for people who love chick flicks :)and has some really good actresses and actor in.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
FROM PRADA TO NADA is SOMETHING!
1 Jun 2011
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I had every intention of seeing this movie in the theaters but missed it. When it came up as a recommendation on Amazon I rented it immediately. Yes, it is very, loosely based on Sense and Sensibility. VERY LOOSELY, mostly in thematic strains, but you can still see the connection.
The twist is that the characters are based on a hispanic family in Los Angeles. There is an easy transition from english to spanish in the film, with the spanish dialogue subtitled. This is a particularly charming aspect of the movie as the transition happens effortlessly and really lends to the comical aspect of the film. Being hispanic myself, only made it more endearing to me. The family from East Los Angeles, reminded me so much of relatives and friends, I was crying with laughter! The aunt is truly a wonderful actress and has some of the funniest lines. Bruno, played by Wilmer Valderama, is exceptional. HIs subtle approach to his character was a pleasant surprise. Alexa Vega plays the perfect "Barbie" character!
Knowing some spanish/spanglish is a definite plus to get the idiosyncrasies of the script but, by no means, restricts any viewer from getting the humor.
I rented it and then bought it. Is it an Academy Award winning film? No, but it is different, refreshing and a breath of fresh air.
The twist is that the characters are based on a hispanic family in Los Angeles. There is an easy transition from english to spanish in the film, with the spanish dialogue subtitled. This is a particularly charming aspect of the movie as the transition happens effortlessly and really lends to the comical aspect of the film. Being hispanic myself, only made it more endearing to me. The family from East Los Angeles, reminded me so much of relatives and friends, I was crying with laughter! The aunt is truly a wonderful actress and has some of the funniest lines. Bruno, played by Wilmer Valderama, is exceptional. HIs subtle approach to his character was a pleasant surprise. Alexa Vega plays the perfect "Barbie" character!
Knowing some spanish/spanglish is a definite plus to get the idiosyncrasies of the script but, by no means, restricts any viewer from getting the humor.
I rented it and then bought it. Is it an Academy Award winning film? No, but it is different, refreshing and a breath of fresh air.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
SOMETIMES YOU PLAY THE GAME...
16 May 2011
Format:DVD
...even when you know you can't win. Two polar opposite sisters (the whore and the spinster) suddenly find themselves poor upon the death of their father. They discover they have a brother who takes 1/3. They move from Beverly Hills to East LA to live with their estranged aunt. The two sisters were excellently portrayed by Camille Bell and Alexa Vega who managed to shine through a predictable script with a weak plot and lack of character building. While attempting to break with the negative stereotypes of Latino-Americans it reenforces others.
The movie carries a message about the importance of family and is the perfect film for the teenage drama queen in your life. No nudity. No sex, although it shows Alexa waking up in bed with a man, no f-bombs. It might be fairer to the movie and Jane Austin to claim the film was inspired by her book rather than being based on it, I mean they did cut out the third sister, Margaret.
The movie carries a message about the importance of family and is the perfect film for the teenage drama queen in your life. No nudity. No sex, although it shows Alexa waking up in bed with a man, no f-bombs. It might be fairer to the movie and Jane Austin to claim the film was inspired by her book rather than being based on it, I mean they did cut out the third sister, Margaret.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable for Spanish Speakers - The Ladies Loved It
25 July 2011
Format:DVD
This film appealed to me as a bilingual, and overall I found it to be lighthearted and a fairly fun watch with friends.
The good news is that the film is shot fairly well, especially with respect to real-deal scenes of East Los Angeles. I greatly enjoyed the music score, which ranged from classic mariachi songs to upbeat Salsa.
I was happy with the cast, and Adriana Barraza (the maid from Babel) steals every scene as aunt Aurelia Jimenez. Wilmer Valderrama is convincing (though cliche-chasing) as the cholo with a heart, and it's great to see him in something different than the "Fez" type characters.
The downside is that the film is a little light on laughs. There are a few laugh-out-loud moments, though they aren't frequent in this movie. There are definitely a few jokes and moments in the film that would be more funny to Spanish speakers, or at least anyone familiar with Mexican-American culture.
Camilla Belle is a solid actress, though I wasn't too sure about her being cast as the lead. Granted Belle's half-Brazilian in real life, but it was bizarre that the producers spray tanned her a nuclear orange color in order to "look the part" of a Mexicana.
Like plenty of rom-coms, From Prada to Nada is certainly predictable, although there were a few minor twists and turns along the way.
As a guy, I thought this was a lighthearted watch, and worth a rental. The ladies I watched it with (also Spanish-speakers) all loved it, and there were more than a couple "Awwwwww!" moments, plus some tears. Not the best romantic comedy I've seen in a long time, but definitely worth renting.
The good news is that the film is shot fairly well, especially with respect to real-deal scenes of East Los Angeles. I greatly enjoyed the music score, which ranged from classic mariachi songs to upbeat Salsa.
I was happy with the cast, and Adriana Barraza (the maid from Babel) steals every scene as aunt Aurelia Jimenez. Wilmer Valderrama is convincing (though cliche-chasing) as the cholo with a heart, and it's great to see him in something different than the "Fez" type characters.
The downside is that the film is a little light on laughs. There are a few laugh-out-loud moments, though they aren't frequent in this movie. There are definitely a few jokes and moments in the film that would be more funny to Spanish speakers, or at least anyone familiar with Mexican-American culture.
Camilla Belle is a solid actress, though I wasn't too sure about her being cast as the lead. Granted Belle's half-Brazilian in real life, but it was bizarre that the producers spray tanned her a nuclear orange color in order to "look the part" of a Mexicana.
Like plenty of rom-coms, From Prada to Nada is certainly predictable, although there were a few minor twists and turns along the way.
As a guy, I thought this was a lighthearted watch, and worth a rental. The ladies I watched it with (also Spanish-speakers) all loved it, and there were more than a couple "Awwwwww!" moments, plus some tears. Not the best romantic comedy I've seen in a long time, but definitely worth renting.
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