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Magdalena is the daughter of a Mexican-American family who runs a storefront church in Echo Park, Los Angeles. With her fifteenth-birthday approaching, all she can think about is her boyfriend, her Quinceanera dress, and the Hummer Limo she hopes will carry her on her special day. But a few months before the celebration, Magdalena falls pregnant. As the elaborate preparations for her Quinceanera proceed,... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Politics/Religion and Teen |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 30 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 4th, 2006 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language, some sexual content and drug use. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,689,999 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Murray
"A culture-clash drama that could use more clash." more...
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C+ |
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...a modest but remarkably poignant comedy..." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Jessica Reaves
"There's an undeniably crowd-pleasing element to the narrative arc..." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"...the characters are charming and the Echo Park vibe authentic." more...
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B+ |
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