Spidersecu Don't Believe the Hype

ShangLuda Admirable film.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Predrag Delightful with a twist here and there that keeps this classic within the top bracket. A relative from Mexico visits his cousins in L.A. but what happens when he is to be picked up at the destination everything goes wrong. Border crossing are a go at that time and there is plenty of action and amusement with this show, plus the antics are full on from beginning to end. Marvelous story-line with a fabulous cast to make it first class. I rated this movie an A grade plus for a fantastic piece of entertainment that will have you in fits of laughter. So that is all I can say as not to spoil it for you.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

lourd-master I heard about this movie recently, and last night I finally got to see it. I'm glad I did! There were a few laugh-out-loud moments, including scenes with Javier and scenes when Rudy has to deal with the boarder patrol. The romance with the woman from El Salvador was actually tolerable (I generally do not like romance in movies), plus it didn't take up too much of the time. As the movie goes on the audience sees Rudy is a man with a good heart, yet I sensed no sappieness. Another aspect of "Born in East L.A." is that it can make people think about the struggles and poverty that happens just over our boarder; this serious issue is presented in a comedy though, so it's easier to take and people don't have to put their guard up for preachy morals while they're looking for a good laugh. Yes, the movie isn't very deep, but it certainly doesn't have to be. I would recomend "Born in East L.A." to anyone. I definitely have to see it again.

jman72485 Great movie! I thought it was funny, Sure I wanted to seriously hurt the border patrol dude, because he was discriminating to my Raza, but over all, it was great. Cheech does such great work in trying to get back to Los A and man is that funny! This movie needs an Oscar or some sort of award!

phillafella BORN IN EAST L.A. looks more like a threat to society than a comedy based on a Bruce Springsteen parody. Cheech Marin goes solo in this unfunny farce as a U.S. citizen who is wrongly deported to Mexico and tries to make it back to his L.A. home. Cheech tries his best to make it in Hollywood on his own, but without Chong, the hilarity just isn't there, and the movie's message is dismally pointless. A huge turkey with lots and lots of cheese on top of it. I'm sure that will be delicious, especially for Americans and Hispanics who dislike crap like this.0 out of 5