Review of La Bamba (1987) by Jared H — 10 Mar 2011
*Bumping this one up to 5 stars... Actually, I'm surprised that it wasn't already 5 stars...One of my all-time sentimental favorites.*.
Having grown up on this film, and relating to it because Ritchie Valens was a Mexican American growing up in Southern California, of course this movie is close to my heart. There are corny moments, and the production isn't top-notch or anything, but it's a lovely and heart-breaking true story about a talented Mexican American kid whose life ended in tragedy. Esai Morales does a great job as Bob, Ritchie's half-brother, and the scene where Bob screams "Ritchie!" on the bridge gets me every time. The soundtrack provided by Los Lobos is also rockin'. It was my favorite bio-pic all my life, until Walk the Line came along...now they both share the crown. You gotta check it out if you haven't seen it...it would make a great double-rental with Walk the Line or Selena.
This review of La Bamba (1987) was written by Jared H on 10 Mar 2011.
La Bamba has generally received positive reviews.
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