Not every good story makes for a good movie. Sometimes you have to be creative. Longoria has tapped into something good here, by mixing an inspiring but rather rote true story with a sassy yet feel good energy that makes Flamin' Hot a fun if predictable film.
Actor Garcia exudes charisma and captures the infectious energy of the real life man he portrays, a man whose story is contested by some and celebrated by others. His performance along with Longoria's light spirited story telling style makes this a crowd-pleaser kind of story. The kind that will make you smile and inspire you. Sure the story is a little underdog cliched but there is enough heart to sell it
The film turns this story of a corporate product development into the American Immigrant story. While it might be a bit rose coloured, it is aspirational in a way that is infectious.
Flamin' Hot
Starring: Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Walsh
Director: Eva Longoria
Writers: Lewis Colick, Linda Yvette Chavez
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