Filly Brown [DVD]

Not the pyrotechnic variety but the more subtler form. It was very "meaty" in that it presentedrealistic situations that are relatable on different levels by men and women alike. That being said,the creators of "Filly Brown" should be lauded for the courage to cast a Latina in the lead role of a moviewhich explores universal themes. The characters are not archetypal. You may think you have them peggeduntil they turn around and surprise you (I won't give away the ending.) It was so well-directed that even side stories contained elements that resonate with larger audiences.For example, former gangbangers are not the only people who struggle with concealing their tattoos at work.Folks in all the colors of the rainbow reckon with that decision whether they work construction, join the military,enter the education or health care sectors and many points in between. "Filly Brown" has as much heart as the real-life actors who portrayed the characters. In the movie, the up andcoming rapper risks her artistic integrity and street cred to boost her appeal. In real life, singer Jenni Rivera riskedshedding her glamorous image to play the role of an inmate. "Filly Brown" was an uplifting movie about family, courageand hope. Well-worth watching.

Filly Brown (Gina Rodriguez) is a quick-thinking freestyle rapper who enchants her Latino community with spot-on, poignant, hip-hop-based insights into their daily life. Initially, her friends at a local radio station help her build a fanbase, but she turns her back on them when her contract is picked up by producer Big Cee (Noel Gugliemi). Filly wants to gain stardom to help pay a lawyer to get her mom out of prison, and that's where the trouble begins. Before prison her mom wrote music under a male pseudonym, and gives Filly one of her original scores. Filly likes it and claims it as her own, only to be outed for plagiarizing the song from the unknown "male" author. Does she get out of trouble, does she lose her friends, is her career over? Ya gotta see the movie to find out, but it's worth the price--especially if you like rap, hip-hop, Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, and a great musical score!

This is a hip and contemporary intrepetation of urban life for a strong, Xicana character like F.B. The role of the fallen mother played by iconic Jenni Rivera is down to earth and totally out of the barrio of any large US Xicano city. Should be mandated watching for all younger generation Xicanitos who must understand that being brown, being indigenous, being native, and being loyal to our culture puts us at philosophical and cultural war with the dominant powers-that-be who, having failed genocide of our continental peoples, have made it their passion to revile and de-humanize us. Congrats to Gina Rodriguez who defintely has the street cred and the brains to shatter some more glass ceilings.

I expected a coming of age in the hood movie. It was that, but had a nice edge and showcased some talented rapping. It moralizes in a sappy way. Fortunately, this doesn't distract from the many solid performances. Direction and editing are not particularly innovative or even interesting but the film does have a snappy pace that fits well.

Did what a movie should do, entertain. It had a message of hope. All performances were good,.shame Jenni Rivera's is no longer with us her performance was very real R.I.P. I wanted to watch the movie because she was in it, but was not dissapointed even though her parts were to small., all of the actors were very good.

Forget Fiddy's Die Tryin'...it had some heart to it, but Filly Brown had some nice flava to it. If it weren't for my lady suggesting we rent it, I would have never done so let alone buy this mug after doing so. Well worth it. It's an inspiring flick. If you need something in your catalogue that's about staying true to your values and the consequences of walking away from them while having strong content and some gud music...this is it.Godbleshya

Good story line, shows the struggle of a young artist with a natural talent caught up in the world between the love of her passion and obligation to her parents and love of her family. Good film showing the division of the world we live in today and what our children are facing. Good casting.

I have to admit this movie was pretty bad on many leves, I guess they made a huge thing cause it starred jenni rivera which I'm a huge fan of and thats the only reason i bought it. It came in excellent condition not damage but i was expecting that was gonna come with the slip case too