Mi Vida Loca

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Mi Vida Loca

R

1993

1h 35m

Drama

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Young Latino women (Angel Aviles, Seidy Lopez) view their lives as gang members in Echo Park, Los Angeles.

Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Directed by Allison Anders ("Gas Food Lodging") . . .the resulting mosaic is nonetheless powerful and sobering.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 16, 2017

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Scarcely represents a convincing, satisfying treatment of the intriguing subject matter.

Mar 26, 2009

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Sam Frazier, Jr.

Time Out

Anders mixes real gang members with up-and-coming Latin American actresses, but this ploy fails to lend the film authenticity or vitality. The tone seems, to put it kindly, misguidedly romantic.

Feb 9, 2006

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

You may feel guilty about laughing, but you'll still laugh.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 10, 2022

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Owen McNally

Hartford Courant

Three cheers for writer-director Allison Anders... "Mi Vida Loca" is blessed with a treasure trove of fine, young acting talent.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 18, 2021

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Anders' subject, Latinas gangs, is significant, but the treatment and execution are flawed.

Rated: B-

Jun 17, 2011

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TJ L

instant Classic, a Beyond Authentic Portrayal of Urban Gang Life in Los Angeles California in the 90's, we Need MORE Realistic Mexican Gang Movies like this Nowadays . . . i have a Tattoo on my Left Forearm that Says (Mi Vida Loca 🎲 🌹)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/23

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Audience Member

More of a comedy than anything else, this look at the Echo Park lifestyle of the 90's was absolutely, uproariously fun. I don't know how intentional the humor was supposed to be, but it worked on so many levels. It's a good, fun time. The first chapter, if you will, is by far the best one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

love the movie was great!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Gud movie like uh chola does it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Cool flick about Cholas, though dramatically cold and limp at times.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

This movie is raw. Harsh but reality. A good movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Sad Girl

Seidy Lopez

Mousie

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Ernesto

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Synopsis

Young Latino women (Angel Aviles, Seidy Lopez) view their lives as gang members in Echo Park, Los Angeles.

Director: Allison Anders
Producer: Daniel Hassid, Carl Colpaert
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 14, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.0M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo