Review of Colma: The Musical (2006) by Russell F — 19 Dec 2007

Perfectly and accurately captures the mindset of youth in Daly City. Watch this movie and you'll see why I left.

This review of Colma: The Musical (2006) was written by Russell F on 19 Dec 2007.

Colma: The Musical has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brian W (1,331) on 07 Jan 2008

At times hilarious and genuine and almost always original, but sometimes weakened by its actors (particularly by Mendoza, who should've cast…

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By Andrea Chase (1,182) for Killer Movie Reviews (1,182) on 25 Jun 2007

Breezy and irreverent in idiom, yet it examines with sometimes wry, but always unflinching, even brutal, honesty, the impact and consequences…

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By Nan L (25) on 30 Mar 2008

The synth-pop gets bland and the plot's a bit thin, but it gets points for staying focused on what it's like for some Colma teens…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide (1,527) on 05 Jul 2007

Mendoza's 13 original numbers...provide the slender story with structure, and overall the songs are surprisingly catchy despite the bare-bones…

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By Magpie R (1) on 29 Nov 2007

An interesting indie film with catchy tunes, but it seemed almost like a rough draft. I can't wait to see what they'll do next…

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By Phillip B (109) on 19 Dec 2007

The songs are clever and catchy, the actors are winning, the dialogue's sharp; this is one of my favorites of '07…

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By Miss J (61) on 15 Sep 2008

If you have ever lived in the Bay Area and you like indie cheese, this is the best movie for you…

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By Ryan D (1,234) on 15 Jul 2011

This movie is pretty cute. It doesn't have as catchy and memorable songs as Fruit Fly but it's still a funny musical that deserves more recognition…

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By David Cornelius (645) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 12 Dec 2007

Colma is so blazingly original that it bursts off the screen with the sort of breathtaking energy that reminds you why you love movies in the…

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By Terry M (508) on 01 Jan 2009

Probably the most independent film i've ever seen (besides maybe War Eagle, Arkansas), and there are flaws in that realm (awkward timing, slow…

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