From Prada to Nada (2011)

21% of critics liked it
(19 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(12,876 ratings)

From Prada to Nada is a modern twist on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, is a new romantic comedy starring Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, Wilmer Valderrama, with Kuno Becker and Academy Award (R) nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel, Actress in a Supporting Role, 2006). It's a whimsical fish-out-of-water… More From Prada to Nada is a modern twist on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, is a new romantic comedy starring Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, Wilmer Valderrama, with Kuno Becker and Academy Award (R) nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel, Actress in a Supporting Role, 2006). It's a whimsical fish-out-of-water story of two spoiled sisters: Nora (Camilla Belle), a law student, and Mary (Alexa Vega), an undergrad party girl, living with their father in a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills. Mary has become so "90210" she refuses to admit she is of Mexican descent. When dad suddenly passes away, their posh lives are turned upside down. They discover they have been left penniless and are forced to move into their estranged aunt Aurelia's (Adriana Barraza) modest but lively home in the Latino-centric Boyle Heights neighborhood of East LA. They are terrified to leave their world of privilege; neither Nora nor Mary speak Spanish or have ever had to take on actual responsibility. The girls gradually adapt to their new environment; their BMW and Prius are traded for the public bus and a used car. As they embrace the culture that for so long they refused to accept, they both discover romance, the true meaning of family, and they learn that the life of PRADA actually means NADA without love, family and community. Lionsgate presents in association with Televisa and OddLot Entertainment an OddLot Entertainment Gilbert Films Lionsgate Televisa Hyperion Films production. Película realizada con el estímulo fiscal del Artículo 226 de la Ley del Impuesto Sobre la Renta (Eficine). Directed by Angel Gracia from a screenplay by Fina Torres & Luis Alfaro and Craig Fernandez, from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. -- (C) Lionsgate

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By: Angel Gracia
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 28, 2011 Wide
On DVD: Jan 3, 2012
Studio: Lionsgate Films

Critic Reviews

Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
It's just predictable rom-com fare in need of a lot more spice.
Jason Anderson, Toronto Star
The broad humour and cultural caricatures in the film's opening moments will be especially dispiriting to any English literature professors in the audience.
Aaron Hillis, Village Voice
There's something crassly disingenuous about the movie's blatant demographic pandering (hooray for immigration-panic jokes!) and half-a--ed condemnation of gluttony.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
The regrettably titled From Prada to Nada has more in common with a slapped-together TV movie than a timeless comedy of manners.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
As modern updates of classic Jane Austen novels go, From Prada to Nada is no Clueless.
Mike Hale, New York Times
A rueful, occasionally touching and entirely predictable romantic comedy with a terrible title.
James Luxford, The National
a predictable film that could have benefited from a little more thought and perhaps less reliance on clichés.
Grae Drake, Movies.com
There is nothing new in this film at all.
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
I'd hate to learn the producers struggled to amp the ethnicity of the actresses when that precious time clearly should've been devoted to reworking a wheezy, clumsy script.
Dave White, Movies.com
It's smarter than you think it's going to be based on its idiotic title and, more importantly, consistently gets by on its good-natured and warm-hearted charms.
Jim Lane, Sacramento News & Review
... a bit awkward and self-conscious.
Liz Braun, Jam! Movies
Hear that funny swooshing noise? That's the sound of Jane Austen spinning in her grave over From Prada To Nada.
Marc Savlov, Austin Chronicle
While this is no Clueless, to be sure, it's also, thankfully, no Born in East L.A.
Ben Kenigsberg, Time Out New York
If the effort to shoehorn Austen's social commentary into a modern context sometimes seems nonsensical or forced, the actors-especially now-grown Spy Kid Vega-have charm to spare.
Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media
Jane Austen update with Latino twist offers laughs, romance.
Tasha Robinson, AV Club
Simply put, From Prada To Nada is Sense And Sensibility For Dummies, as set in modern-day Los Angeles.
Tim Grierson, Screen International
This romantic comedy suffers from a pervasive sitcom-level sense of humor and spotty performances.

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Cast: Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, Wilmer Valderrama, Nicholas D'Agosto, April Bowlby, Kuno Becker, Adriana Barraza, Pablo Cruz, Karla Souza, Alexis Ayala Director: Angel Gracia Summary: Two Latina sisters accustomed to luxury and high style become penniless when their… More
Cast: Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, Wilmer Valderrama, Nicholas D'Agosto, April Bowlby, Kuno Becker, Adriana Barraza, Pablo Cruz, Karla Souza, Alexis Ayala Director: Angel Gracia Summary: Two Latina sisters accustomed to luxury and high style become penniless when their father dies, forcing them to move in with working class relatives, in this spirited comedy loosely based on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility." My Thoughts: "I liked the movie. It was just a light dramedy that had some likeable characters. Well likeable by the end, the beginning, not so much. It took some time to warm up to the characters but when I did I didn't hate them. The acting was good by most. But this is one of the better straight to DVD dramedies out these days. Good job by Alexa Vega. Camilla Belle was just lifeless in this role, but you can't blame her for it was the character that made her such a bore. But not a bad film. Even Wilmer Valderrama did a good job in his supporting role. Just a flick that would be good to watch on a long rainy day."
Cynthia S

I thought that this was cute. And when did Wilmer Valderrama grow up to be such a hottie? hmmmm. Anyway, not the best, but definitely enjoyable enough.
Gregory D

I was expecting this film to be funny with a little bit of drama; it was actually drama with a little bit of comedy. It was not as silly as advertised. However it does dive into Mexican culture, but adds some predictable romantic twists. It was well acted with Wilmer Valderrama… More
I was expecting this film to be funny with a little bit of drama; it was actually drama with a little bit of comedy. It was not as silly as advertised. However it does dive into Mexican culture, but adds some predictable romantic twists. It was well acted with Wilmer Valderrama fitting nicely into this film. Overall it was not what I expected, but a solid film. If you love Mexican culture then this is a must-see.
Wildaly M

Forgettable.
Manu G

A Riches to Rags Story The movie was good and had a very important story which is don't forget where you come from and value your family always because you never know when you will need them. The acting was the low-point of this film since it didn't have any experience… More
A Riches to Rags Story The movie was good and had a very important story which is don't forget where you come from and value your family always because you never know when you will need them. The acting was the low-point of this film since it didn't have any experience actors and to tell the truth this was more of a comedy than anything else. A Latina spin on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.