Review of Quinceañera (2006) by Elizabeth S — 18 Aug 2009

This one was surprisingly good and unlike Michelle Rodriguez in Girlfight, Araceli Guzman-Rico can act. One worth seeing.

This review of Quinceañera (2006) was written by Elizabeth S on 18 Aug 2009.

Quinceañera has generally received positive reviews.

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