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I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

I like John Leguizamo (Executive Decision, Moulin Rouge!,Land of the Dead), and he is really believable in this film. He seems to really take on the character of a young Mexican immigrant who just wants to play music.Elizabeth Pena (Lone Star, Rush Hour, Transamerica) was also very good as the singer who no longer believes in herself. Pena and Leguizamo support each other to the top.Having said that, this was more of a music video than a movie. Sure, there was the attraction between Leguizamo and Ana Claudia Talancón, and the fantasy dance they did was so hot I wanted a cigarette after watching it, but it was just a minor part of the film, which was 95% music.Nestor Serrano (Girls in Prison, City by the Sea) was also very good as the band's manager. And, I sure want to see more of Erica Munoz.

To be fair to the cast...... it wasn't totally their fault! The script was one of the worst dramas ever produced, as for comedy. It was lacking any sort of charismatic charm. The band's music were trainwrecks, except the (probably unintentional) Spanish? version of Duran Duran's Hungry like the Wolf. Ana Claudia Talancón contributed to the poor excuse of a supporting cast, all the focus was on Antonio (John Leguizamo) who failed to deliver a strong cocky young Antonio (although once again poor script). John Leguizamo is getting a little too old for this kind of part. Overall, i wouldn't even eat chocolate and watch this movie for inspiration.

John Leguizamo is Antonio, a Mexican, who lost his mother and moves to S. California to follow his dreams. He has an uncle there who he believes owns restaurants, but in reality is only a cook at one. But he is able to get Antonio a job.But Antonio really wants to be an entertainer. He plays guitar, composes songs, and sings (passably, but not well) and somehow hopes for his big break. Then he gets wind of a competition, and he happens upon 3 brothers who play guitar and sing, and they form a group. But they really need a female singer and Antonio recruits neighbor Mirabella (Elizabeth Peña, who really does sing well). But Mirabella is confused, even though she is much older than Antonio, she is flattered by what she thinks is a romantic interest in her.But he is really smitten by young and pretty Nina (Ana Claudia Talancón) who has a sick dad and spends much of her free time with him. So the movie is about Antonio's attempts to fulfill his dreams of entertaining and finding true love. It is a cute movie, with lots of energy in places, but rather bland dialog and the story follows a very predictable path.SPOILERS. When Mirabella realizes that Antonio is really courting Nina, at the same time she also finds out that the band's manager, a very nice Hispanic man, is in love with her. All ends well as the band wins the competition and both men get the women they wanted.

This film fits under the genre of whimsy. What makes it good is its appeal to the senses through Mexican culture. John Leguizamo excels in the part of Antonio: a struggling musician with an irrepressible spirit. Generally it is a well cast film. The music is good overall: some songs are truly excellent making up for one or two exceptions. Unexpected humor at times makes this an uplifting little romance and the charm of the film overcomes any moments that may seem a bit contrived. Visually it succeeds in capturing Mexican art and culture and explores a gentler, more optimistic side of Mexican culture that has not been brought out in other films. This is an enjoyable film well suited to uplifting a dreary afternoon. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys music or Hispanic culture.