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Raising Victor Vargas
Drama, Romance - 2002
7.2
96%
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The film follows 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.
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Raising Victor Vargas
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
88 min
Release date:
16 May 2002
Country:
US
Languages:
English, Spanish
Budget:
$800,000
Revenue:
$2,816,116
Awards:
4 wins & 14 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

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,
15 May 2003
fresh:
In Raising Victor Vargas, everyone has feelings.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2003
fresh:
Real, sweet and often really sweet.
– John Anderson,
Newsday,
28 May 2003
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,
30 May 2003
fresh:
A marvel of closely observed, intimately captivating moments.
– Geoff Pevere,
Toronto Star,
5 Jul 2003
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