I expected less, I got more. Luis Valdez does a good job of putting to screen the brief life of rock'n'roll star Ritchie Valens. Great soundtrack. The chemistry is good between Ritchie and Donna. I remember when the movie came out, I was about 13 and I fell in love with Donna! Danielle von Zemeck brings a certain innocence to the role that is refreshing. Lou Diamon Phillips is good but Esai Morales steals the show. In fact, you could almost say the movie is about his life just as it his of Ritchie.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on January 21st, 2005.
78/100 (**½)
Seen at home, in Toronto, on January 21st, 2005.
78/100 (**½)