SummaryBiographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.
Directed By:Luis Valdez
Written By:Luis Valdez
La Bamba
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Generally Favorable
65
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Generally Favorable
7.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
58% Positive
7 Reviews
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La Bamba is engrossing throughout and boasts numerous fine performances.
75
As played by the smooth-faced, cheerful Lou Diamond Phillips, there seems to be something almost supernatural about the young man of La Bamba. He's a chosen one, and his rise to the top will be swift and smooth. If only he could shake those nightmares about a crashing plane . . . . [24 July 1987, p.A]
70
There is the music, however, great dollops of '50s songs, and it lifts the movie when the dialogue and the earnest-but-uninspired direction keeps it earthbound.
63
Though the filmmakers have clearly done their homework, and clearly care, they don't find much remarkable in the story of Ritchie Valens. Even given the short life at hand, La Bamba is as schematic and predictable as it is likable. [24 July 1987, p.D1]
60
An enjoyable if slightly innocuous biopic based on the brief life and short-lived fame of teen rock'n'roll idol Richie Valens.
60
A dedicatory, sometimes sombre recreation of the career of 50s teen-throb Richie Valens, which feels like a personal project by director Luis Valdez.
40
Writer-director Luis Valdez's movie is an example of just how tedious a bio-pic can be. [24 July 1987, p.3D]
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Generally Favorable
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Jan 3, 2023
7
Muy común los **** pero el final es tan emotivo y bueno que hace que sea un 8 una película muy ochentera. Aunque en realidad vale un 7.
Si no conoces a Ritchie Valens previo a esta película. No es como las demás películas.
Mar 27, 2021
7
Origen, días de gloria y trágica muerte de uno de los pioneros del Rock & Roll. Es verdad que las actuaciones son aceptables, que la trama está apegada al molde del cine biográfico pero, le faltó algo para que pudiera brillar como ahora lo hicieron Bohemian Rhapsody y Rocketman. Sólo cuando no sé está de humor muy exigente.
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- New Visions
Release Date:Jul 24, 1987
Duration:1 h 48 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:The electrifying true story of Ritchie Valens.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
BMI Film & TV Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
