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Gabriela (2001 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Gabriela' is a 2001 American romance film, starring Seidy Lopez in the title role alongside Jaime Gomez as her admirer Mike. The film has been cited as an inspiration behind the Premiere Weekend Club, which supports Latino film-making.
Plot
Gabriela, engaged to be married to Patrick, feels more of a sense of duty than anticipation towards their planned wedding. On meeting her at the clinic where he works, Mike falls in love with Gabriela, and turns to his friend Douglas and his brother for advice. When he asks Gabriela to break off her engagement, she refuses and takes Patrick to Mexico to meet her family, leaving Mike trying to find a way to save his hopes of marrying her.
Cast
* Seidy Lopez - Gabriela
* Jaime P. Gomez - Mike
* Zach Galligan - Patrick
* Troy Winbush - Douglas
* Lupe Ontiveros - Grandma Josie
* Stacy Haiduk - Ilona
* Evelina Fernandez - Sofia
* Frank Medrano - Manny
* Sal Lopez - Policeman
* Danny De La Paz - Policeman
* Steve Valentine - Steven
* Liz Torres - Julia
* Lamont Bentley - Nick
* Patrick Rowe - Gary
* Teddy Lane Jr. - Rex
* Colette O'Connell - Ryan
* Patrick M.J. Finerty - Adrian
* Yennifer Behrens - Jesica
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was written by Craig Stuart Garfinkle and Leo Marchildon and released on Power Point Records. The track 'Gabriela Tribute' is performed by Latin jazz musician Poncho Sanchez and his band.http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Cosimo
Reception
The film received mixed reviews. Marc Salov, writing for the 'Austin Chronicle', likened 'Gabriela' to a "melodramatic telenovela" and gave it one star out of five. Robert Koehler of 'Variety' agreed, declaring that the film has "hardly enough substance to carry a 30-minute TV episode". However, 'epinions' awarded 'Gabriela' four stars out of five, noting that it is "not the same old love story".http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1114093/content_67079933572
Similarly, Linda Pliagas of 'Latin Style' wrote "'Gabriela' is amazing. Seidy Lopez and Jaime Gomez set the screen on fire." and 'NuVisions' wrote "Gabriela is a classic Hollywood love story with cutting edge wit. It's the most relevant Indie film since 'Sex, Lies and Videotape.".
References
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