Hóllyweird

I really enjoyed it. Great story, production and direction. Very good actors as well. Makes you understand this industry challenges and respect this career. Fully recommended.

This independent film captures the true struggles many Latinos endure in the entertainment industry. Hollyweird is able to deliver comedic relief throughout the film with keen cinematography-enabling the viewer to engulf each character's thoughts and emotions. It's a must-see underdog story that makes you want to fight for your dreams!

Finally, a movie that accurately portrays the struggles in Hollywood, especially from the point of view of a Latinx. Well done! I wish every movie I watched was as diverse and real-world representative as this film. Hollyweird is unique, funny, has a lot of heart and perhaps most importantly, so crucially relevant today. I hope other films follow in its footsteps and I can't wait to see more from these writers.

Hollyweird is an enjoyable movie to watch for its youthful perspective, its engaging characters, and the underlying issues of race and culture that leave you thinking about it long after the movie ends. It weaves together a critique of Hollywood culture with the larger societal issue of how we perpetuate stereotypes. Steve is a struggling actor, whose kind face leads to typecasting as "the friend" or nice guy, not Latino enough for some of the leading roles he seeks. Meanwhile, Alex (Alejandro), who isn't Latino, plays up a more volatile personality and is successful, until he goes too far. Their two stories weave together to reveal the superficiality of the entertainment world with individual perseverance and authenticity. The movie is timely in how it exposes entertainment's perpetuation of racial and ethnic stereotypes. Los Angeles is a character in itself - the streets, the parties, the offices - captured beautifully.

There are so many layers in this film that make it a lot of fun to watch. I thought it was genuinely funny with a good story and the acting was decent as well. I recognized one of the actors, Michael Knowles, and was pleasantly surprised to see him in a role outside of his usual capacity.

Overall, you'll be glad you watched the film. I was never bored and literally laughed out loud several times. Plus, if you know LA at all, you'll enjoy the locations where they shot the film. Overall - 7 out of 10.