Critic Reviews

• Ian Buckwalter, NPR

  The "casi" in Casi Divas translates to "almost," and it's an appropriate word for the film as a whole.

• Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald

  A shrill and gaudy comedy about the quest for celebrity.

• Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

  A comedy with just the right blend of satire, social comment, myriad complications, romance and heart-tugging to give it some deft shading and variety.

• Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times

  With a surrogate for every demographic and a heroine for every taste, Casi Divas jiggles and jokes its way around as many Mexican box-office bases as possible.

• Ronnie Scheib, Variety

  [A] gloriously flamboyant comedic extravaganza.

• Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice

  A none-too-clever but hustling-to-please Mexican comedy.

• Steve Ramos, Boxoffice Magazine

  The film's girl-to-girl comedy far outshines its frequent bursts of melodrama, two-dimensional male characters (especially Julio Bracho as the producer of the talent show) and surprising lack of suspense over who will win the contest.

• Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru

  Mildly engaging, wickedly funny and peppy with a lively ensemble cast, but it could have used a stronger dose of imagination, satirical bite and wit.

• Ron Wilkinson, Monsters and Critics

  A funny television satire and heartening viewing experience that has personal lessons in courage as well as much needed commentary on US/Mexican border relations.

• Paul Schrodt, Slant Magazine

  Full of enthusiasm but short on wit or self-awareness, Casi Divas is pretty weak as satire.

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