Zoot Suit

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Alec B I understand the complaints with the very deliberate theatricality but I also feel compelled to defend it, especially since Olmos' remarkable performance is so perfectly fits that style. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review jon c Shows how the justice system for the Mexican-American community can be changed Mexican-American gangster Henry Reyna (Daniel Valdez) and others in his group are accused of a murder in which they had no part They are then rounded up by the police because of their race and their choice of clothing The gang members are thrown into prison and put through a racist trial As Henry considers his fate, he has a conversation with El Pachuco (Edward James Olmos), a figure from his own conscience who makes him contemplate a choice between his heritage and his home country Considering the time period a majority of whites just want to see two Mexicans kill each other cementing their image perceived by many Yet the community is more than just what they're known for, dressed for, their music, and their skin color If you're not into musicals then this isn't for you The whole thing is a nicely-staged one stage performance Good music, cultural aesthetics, and nice performers This highlights the Sleepy Lagoon trial as a result of the Zoot Suit Riots in the 1940s Very much an important Mexican-American part of U.S history told through the Chicano lens via a musical theatrical form Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review steve d It translates terribly. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member For all of its unique qualities, Olmos gives one of his worst performances ever, stiffly speaking the empty dialogue. Over-done, over-dressed. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Hadn't seen this since back in the day. NetFlix finally got it and sent it too me. I was afraid I wouldn't love as much as I used to, but I do. If you want to be as cool as me; you'll check it out. Otherwise, forget. PS This is one of the very, very few musicals I even like, let alone love. PPS And, in spite of not knowing what a zoot suit is, even Motoko gave it a 4.5 stars. PPPS A couple of my homies, back in Converse, Indiana, circa 1952 tried to have our own zoot suits tailored. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member A memorable hero, an intriguing god-like character depicted by Edward James Olmos, and a great soundtrack, all come together to remind us the possition of mexican-americans in the U.S. society of the 1940´s. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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