Fresh
The "casi" in Casi Divas translates to "almost," and it's an appropriate word for the film as a whole.
Ian Buckwalter, NPR
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Casi divas
Overview
Four ambitious and beautiful young women. From four very different corners of Mexico. Just like hundreds of others, they are caught up in the frenzy that sweeps the nation when Alejandro Mateos, one of the country's most powerful producers, dreams up a nationwide talent search to cast the lead in his next big movie.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
60%
Tomatometer
Rotten
A shrill and gaudy comedy about the quest for celebrity.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Fresh
A comedy with just the right blend of satire, social comment, myriad complications, romance and heart-tugging to give it some deft shading and variety.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
With a surrogate for every demographic and a heroine for every taste, Casi Divas jiggles and jokes its way around as many Mexican box-office bases as possible.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Fresh
[A] gloriously flamboyant comedic extravaganza.
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
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