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Washington Heights (2003)

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Reviews Counted:38

Fresh:30

Rotten:8

Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Alfredo de Villa's energetic debut pays tribute to one of Manhattan's more notorious neighborhoods, the predominantly Dominican Washington Heights. Carlos Ramirez (Manny Perez), an aspiring comic... Alfredo de Villa's energetic debut pays tribute to one of Manhattan's more notorious neighborhoods, the predominantly Dominican Washington Heights. Carlos Ramirez (Manny Perez), an aspiring comic book artist, has dreams of moving downtown and establishing a new life for himself, but his girlfriend, Maggie (Andrea Navedo), is growing tired of his lack of consideration for her own work. When Carlos's father, Eddie (Tomas Milian), is shot at his deli, Carlos is forced to put his dreams aside to keep the business afloat. Meanwhile, Carlos's best friend, Mickey (Danny Hoch), has dreams of his own. Desperate to find enough cash to get to a bowling tournament in Las Vegas, Mickey ends up stealing from Maggie's dangerous brother, Angel (Bobby Cannavale). Just when Carlos sells some work and sees some light at the end of the tunnel, Angel brings yet another sobering dose of reality to the situation. Based on an idea by Perez, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS was scripted by de Villa and Nat Moss, with dialogue help from acclaimed writer Junot Diaz. The result is a picture that bristles with honesty and vitality. Shot on digital video with a minimal budget, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS is packed with utterly convincing, powerful performances. [More]

Starring: Tomas Milian, Manny Perez, Danny Hoch, Jude Ciccolella

Starring: Tomas Milian, Manny Perez, Danny Hoch, Jude Ciccolella, Andrea Navedo, Bobby Cannavale

Director: Alfredo de Villa

Director: Alfredo de Villa
Screenwriter: Alfredo de Villa, Nat Moss
Story: Manny Perez
Producer: Luis Dantas, Manny Perez, Tom Donahue, Alfredo de Villa
Studio: Mac Releasing

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Reviews for Washington Heights

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Ronnie Scheib
Ronnie Scheib
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12/06/05
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09/09/05
Emanuel Levy
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Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
07/21/05
Houston Chronicle

De Villa has a light touch that instills the film with a certain charm that saves the day

Full Review Source: Las Vegas CityLife | comment Comment
05/21/04
Matt Kelemen
Matt Kelemen
Las Vegas CityLife

A solid effort by the talented de Villa in his directorial debut.

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11/29/03
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
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Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
10/30/03
Cathy Vaughan
Cathy Vaughan
Austin Chronicle

The performances are uniformly fine, with Perez showing a heavy amount of presence and complexity.

Full Review Source: Oregonian | comment Comment
10/03/03
Kim Morgan
Kim Morgan
Oregonian

The film has an urgency and assured street-level realism that is rare for any film, let alone one by a first-time director.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Weekly | comment Comment
09/06/03
Josh Bell
Josh Bell
Las Vegas Weekly

may just inspire more people traveling Manhattan's red line to get off at 191st St. and check out the bodegas

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08/22/03
John A. Nesbit
John A. Nesbit
ToxicUniverse.com
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Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment Comment
08/14/03
Orlando Weekly

An affecting reworking of a traditional story, told with passion, sensitivity, and a little clumsiness.

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08/04/03
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

The genuine affection Washington Heights displays for the Manhattan neighborhood of the same name can't make up for its lack of originality.

Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | comment Comment
08/01/03
Beth Wood
Beth Wood
San Diego Union-Tribune

The performances are good... but they're just 2-dimensional people living in a 3-dimensional world.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
08/01/03
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

A promising debut that makes us anticipate this Columbia University film grad's sophomore work.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
07/31/03
Jane Sumner
Jane Sumner
Dallas Morning News

Buoyed by strong performances from Perez and Miami-resident Milian, Washington Heights overcomes the familiarity of its premise through its passion and conviction.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
07/31/03
Rene Rodriguez
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald

Washington Heights is sloppy and often undernourished, but it convincingly creates a neighborhood throbbing with activity and caring.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
07/23/03
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Deserves a wide audience hungry for sympathetic, three-dimensional people caught up in something bigger than themselves.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
07/21/03
Michael Booth
Michael Booth
Denver Post

Washington Heights may not always be great, but director Alfredo de Villa lights an undeniable fire in the movie's belly.

Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
07/19/03
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News

A fine and absorbing film.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
07/11/03
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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