Fresh
In Raising Victor Vargas, everyone has feelings.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Overview
Victor, a Lower East Side teenager, as he deals with his eccentric family, including his strict grandmother, his bratty sister, and a younger brother who completely idolizes him. Along the way he tries to win the affections of Judy, who is very careful and calculating when it comes to how she deals with men.
Director and cast
- Peter Sollett Director
- Victor Rasuk as Victor Vargas
- Judy Marte as 'Juicy' Judy Gonzalez
- Melonie Díaz as Melonie
- Altagracia Guzman as Grandma
- Silvestre Rasuk as Nino Vargas
- Krystal Rodriguez as Vicki de la Cruz
- Kevin Rivera as Harold
- Wilfree Vasquez as Carlos
- Donna Maldonado as Fat Donna
- Alexander Garcia as Al
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
96%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A marvel of closely observed, intimately captivating moments.
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Fresh
It is throughly involving, depicting the real and recognizable frustrations of teenagers and the grown-ups who have responsibility for them.
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Fresh
Real, sweet and often really sweet.
John Anderson, Newsday
Fresh
The narrative is thin, but the little-known cast (who helped writer-director Peter Sollett develop the characters) bring an element of realism to roles that defy stereotypes and pigeonholing.
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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