Hóllyweird

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.

Great movie, hilarious and at the same time makes you think on all the struggles that latinos have to deal with in this industry.

Highly recommended !!!

Hollyweird is an original, comical satire, which brilliantly portrays the ironical typecasting of Latinos in the modern-day movie business. It's a feel good, entertaining, and enjoyable film, which provides a refreshing insight into the daily struggles of a Latino actor in the competitive world of Hollywood acting. Hollyweird brilliantly captures a diverse set of emotions through the successes and failures of its characters, making it a relatable experience to the everyday viewer.

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.

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!