“Juanita” is a breath of fresh air, offering a simple yet heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply. The story captures the journey of a woman rediscovering herself, reminding me of significant things that truly bring happiness. Alfre Woodard shines as Juanita, delivering a sensitive and authentic portrayal that feels both relatable and inspiring. The film’s exploration of self-love, independence, and joy is refreshing, leaving you with a sense of warmth and empowerment. It’s a beautifully crafted reminder of the importance of listening to your heart and embracing life’s adventures. A must-watch for anyone seeking a soulful and uplifting story.

Great movie. I watch this movie three times. I do plan on watching again.

Loved the acting, scenery and genuine humanity of the film.

Entretenida y con la excelente actuación de Alfre Woodard.

Juanita can say one thing: It gets a huge boost from the talents of Alfre Woodard. She can act in anything. The movie is decent to a point, but it is uneven in its script and I found myself losing interest after a while.

Despite it's many flaws, I LOVE this movie! Alfre Woodard was pure, sweet, solid gold. I love how she gives her all, despite some of the trite plot devices. Really, I wish I had this movie was in my life when I was 16, I would have watched it obsessively, studying Juanitas spiritual awakening. And there's even a musical number!

LOVED this film. I'm impressed with the light-hearted, sweet, real take on an independent woman's journey through life. Inspiring and absolutely adorable story and fun story-telling (with some deep themes but I like that it was simple) and love Alfre. This is my happy place movie to turn on when I need cheering up.

A beautiful story about a woman who wants to change her life that rings true. We share in Juanita's intercultural adventure.

Alfre Woodard was amazing in this role. Sometimes you have to stop living for everyone else and take some time to be SELF-ish!

I really like Alfre Woodard, not in this film. It was cliche`,uncomfortably predictable and just not interesting to watch.

It was cute i liked it

A smart, funny and authentic story of a middle-aged African-American who rediscovers life in an unexpected way. Alfre Woodard is brilliant - as always - and the supporting cast is great.

Starts off strong with an interesting premise and some quirky comedy, then theres a tone shift about 30mins in and the film never recovers. At least the shift from comedy to drama between acts doesn't shift again into a cliche romance at the end. There was certainly hints that they were going there.

Thoroughly enjoyed this movie and wanted to trade places with Juanita when she arrived at Paper Moon. It was lovely to see Elaine Miles again after her stint on Northern Exposure. She acts not acting so well. Finally, anything with fellow Canadian Adam Beach is a thumbs up from me.

Juanita shows wonderfully the meaning of love. Not only family or romantic's love, but love ourselves. If we let go what make us unhappy, what scar us, what is not our responsibility. We can grow, discover our potential, take responsibility for our lives, and choose our own path. Loving is letting go.

Feel good movie with a charming cast.

I love the native representation but Alfre Woodard did not convince me as a woman from the ghetto. Her body language, hand gestures are too refined for a woman from the streets.There's not enough spunk, you don't feel the curse words in your bones when she says it, it's just not convincing which comes across as an attempt to gentrify ghetto folks to make a movie more acceptable on a mainstream scale. It also seems like the goal of this movie is to keep 2 stereotypes with highly negative associations in society "isolated together", both under the category of outcasts. This was not a glorification of diversity, this was a statement that ghetto blacks and natives belong in the outsider category.

Just finished watching this film, and I have to say it was amazing. Juanita is an excellent character and so was James the energy Adam and Alfre brought these characters blew my mind! I cringed at some parts but I do that with all romantic movies so I didn't count that in my rating! In general though I recommend this movie to all black woman going through something we can all afford to learn something from Juanita and it's bittersweet ending.

Alfre Woodard is always spectacular. I loved this movie. Great diversity and each person was given full respect with the richness and fullness of their individual identity journey, without diminishing everyone else's. An enjoyable film.

Alfre Woodard is as terrific as the critics say. Even more interesting in this movie though are the choices of stereotypes, and the actors chosen to play them. From the Indigenous characters, played primarily by northern actors well known in Canada (Adam Beach and Elaine Miles) to the dyke trucker played by Ashley Atkinson, the cliches and racialising flew fast and thick. It is up to the viewer to ignore, use a lens of satire or stay ignorant because it is a rom-com using different crayons.