I'm not saying its up there with the Greats, but this film tackles an
important issue head on. Dunst plays Nicole Oakley, the rich white
daughter of a congress man who rebels against every rule there
is. Hernandez (yummy) plays Carlos Nunez, a poor Latino who
dreams of being a pilot. In a role-reversal, it is Nicole who is living
on the wrong side of the tracks, while Carlos is the straight A
student who takes a two hour bus to school and back. After
landing Carlos into detention, him and Nicole begin to fall in love.
Will their relationship last when others are hoping it wont? In the
style of a modern day Romeo and Juliet (without the dying part), i
thought this film was excellent, and have watched it over and over.
Okay, admittedly sometimes it was just to see Jay Hernandez cos
he is gorgeous and a lovely actor, but i feel their should be more
awareness about mixed race relationships so it becomes less of
a problem.
Great film, 9/10
important issue head on. Dunst plays Nicole Oakley, the rich white
daughter of a congress man who rebels against every rule there
is. Hernandez (yummy) plays Carlos Nunez, a poor Latino who
dreams of being a pilot. In a role-reversal, it is Nicole who is living
on the wrong side of the tracks, while Carlos is the straight A
student who takes a two hour bus to school and back. After
landing Carlos into detention, him and Nicole begin to fall in love.
Will their relationship last when others are hoping it wont? In the
style of a modern day Romeo and Juliet (without the dying part), i
thought this film was excellent, and have watched it over and over.
Okay, admittedly sometimes it was just to see Jay Hernandez cos
he is gorgeous and a lovely actor, but i feel their should be more
awareness about mixed race relationships so it becomes less of
a problem.
Great film, 9/10