Mostly the situations, albeit compressed, ring true; the characters are admirably multi-dimensional, and there are welcome doses of humor that compensate for any contrivances.

Full Review | Nov 15, 2002

An earnest and predictable little indie.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Oct 18, 2002

A neat blend of well-drawn major characters and drama, music, dance, romance and humor that generates considerable charm and achieves a heartwarming resolution of its generational conflict.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 17, 2002

The film has a sweet low-budget quality that sometimes slips into 온라인카지노추천-movie schmaltz.

| Oct 15, 2002

Celebrates community and family, and does so in such a warm-hearted way that its formulaic nature is easily forgiven.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 16, 2002

Familiar in its story arc, but fresh in its energy and lucky in its choice of actors.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 22, 2002

A delightful coming-of-age film that becomes universal by way of its subject matter.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 21, 2002

A creakily familiar take on an age-old family dynamic.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 8, 2002

A universal coming-of-age story as illuminating as it is entertaining.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 5, 2001

A melodramatic yarn that transcends some of its technical and storytelling flaws through the cheery energy and sincerity of its cast.

| Apr 9, 2001