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La Mission Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 3.0
    47

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Mixed or average reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 50

    out of 100

    The New York Times

    The distinguished cinematographer Hiro Narita ("Never Cry Wolf") captures the hard San Francisco light and the burnished glow of the beautifully painted cars. Unfortunately, this care is lavished on an overwrought, predictable story of an angry ethnic father.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    Variety Dennis Harvey

    Rather predictable in its major plot points and social-issue pleadings, the picture is better suited to cable than the big screen, but nonetheless offers solid drama with nice streaks of humor, warmth and local color.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter James Greenberg

    Their heart is in the right place, and their tale is colorful, complete with Indian dancers in ceremonial costumes dancing on a street corner.

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  • 58

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    The warmth comes through, even if the storytelling is simplistic and clichd.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    Here their hearts are in the right place, but the film tries to say too many things for its running time.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    The film oozes with authenticity -- sometimes a bit too much so -- and a genuine passion for the gritty, colorful, proud neighborhood that's still a few steps behind the progressive city it calls home (the Bratts grew up in and around the Mission).

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5

La Mission is mas firme! by ChixwithStixandFlix
Okay, so I'm not Latina BUT I did grow up in La Mission during the mid-80's and attended Mission High School. This movie was truly a powerful picture. I got a little choked up seeing my old stomping grounds, alma mater, and familiar businesses (La Palma..the BEST nacatamales out there). Ben Bratt was amazing in this film, and his character unflinching. The storyline is current, raw, and touching. I love seeing all the lowriders and the casting PERFECT as each character seemed very real. Che's homies in the movie seem like homies I would have hung with back in the day. Excellent choice of music in the movie, and it is a movie that simply stays with you long after it's over. FINALLY, a real movie about The Mission district which captures the beauty, culture, essence of a unique section of SF. If you would've told me back in my cholita days (ahem, okso I was a wannabe) that a movie would be made in 20 years where lowriders are running on vegetable oil I would have said "Chale!", eh!

5

"La Mission" a look into the world of Gay & ******* Youth by 1supermariobro
First I want to thank the screenwriters for a dead-on portrayal that LGBT youth experience. No one wants to disappoint their parents at any time. This story line transcends cultural and ethnic lines as youth and parent contend with their conflicts and to some extent resolutions. How do we deal with this issue of homosexuality in and out of the family unit. It (the issue of homosexuality) is almost always an issue of family violence, mistrust, and banishment. I wish that parents view this film as a learning tool, and learn to love their children without condition.

5

Five Word Review by Angela_Regina
portrays true authentic Latino culture

4

by SFgirlatheart

5

Very moving and poignant movie by mayamart
Storyline is well thought. Acting is spectacular. Cinematography is breathtaking.

5

A must GO by debbieArteche
I very much enjoyed the movie. I want to see it again.

5

A story of acceptance, compassion, and a father's love by 415Sfgirl
Imagine you find out your best friend, your son is gay. Then imagine that you are a bad *** old school homeboy. This is a beautiful story about a man who loves his son but has to come to grips with who his son really is. Not only is the story one that crosses across cultures but it is a beautiful story of a father's love for his son, his community, and his homeboys In addition San Francisco, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is even more beautiful on film. Areas of San Francisco other films have not filmed are vibrant and a live in this film I have a lot of gay friends whose families do not accept them and they are not latino. This is a must see movie for anyone who knows someone that has been rejected because of their sexuality. The Mission has never looked more beautiful and Ben Bratt has never had a better performance. LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie. Oh and the soundtrack,,,,,,off the hook!!!

2

by Ye-West

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