Charm School (2007)

So much average

Good concept, poorly executed.

Absolutely the worst movie.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

I can't believe I actually bought this movie! It sucks! ... Where I live Mexican movies Mexican movies are never advertised, or even available ... you can't find them in the regular rental places... so I had to buy it ... I really like Mexican movies! They bring me closer to my roots, and my people, and they are way different that what your normally used to... but this one was soo predictable!!! Your could guess what was going to happen... I'ts not a horrible movie! It just wasn't worth what I paid for it! jaja... but if you have time and are truly bored then yeah u should watch it.. but if you love Mexican movies, and love theater itself then don't watch it it'll be painful! lol

When I first saw this movie, I said to myself, "Hey what the heck it sounds like a good movie, why not rent it?". So yeah, I rented it and went back home to see it. When I inserted it in my DVD player I was shocked.Well FIRST of all, no one told me it was a Mexican movie and was spoken in Spanish, good thing it had subtitles.SECOND, it was nude, nude NUDE! Since I have no background whatsoever in Mexican movies, you could see my shock when I saw it. *GASP! Covering virgin eyes, NOO*THIRD, predictable to say the least, but actually being it predictable was no excuse to me in liking movies, because I don't seem to care if it's predictable, unless it's way over the top. FOURTH, how Heidi and Kike were reunited, so cheesy. FIFTH, how the movie ended. It was a BAD, BAD ending. How Mr. Van der Linde's sudden approval to the mayor's election was because her daughter, knew how to throw the party... BLAH, Blah. I was hoping that he wasn't that easy to accept it, the director might have just rushed it. After all of this bashing of the bad stuff, the good stuff's are here to come. The movie was actually quite hilarious at some point with Maribel being clumsy in the kitchen and all, Heidi's attitude, Valentina being poetic with words. What I really also like about it was the song that Valentina made with her girl friend. That's all, and for the other stuffs that I haven't mentioned they were just so-so.

Ninas Mal or Charm School will make you smile and feel good!!! In a very nice pace, Charm School shows a very real part of Mexican society. Yes,it portrays the lives of the upper classes!!! Although the movie might represent wealthy Mexicans as shallow or corrupt, it expresses certain facts and deeper problems of today's society. In the middle of it all, the main characters are real and one could identify with either of them. They go beyond their local scene when they make you think about family, love, sex or politics. And, they make you wonder about yourself and your own life!!! Once more, these people tell you that you have to fight, in this new millennium, for what you believe in!!! A must see!!!

Against my will I went to the theaters to watch "Niñas Mal". You know, sometimes we guys gotta please our girlfriends. I expected a clichèd chick flick influenced by modern problems of teenagers. To my surprise, I actually ended up liking it.The movie is fast paced filled with fun scenes and the occasional romantic and gratuitous nudity. So there's something for everyone. I mean, this movie should be watched for 3 reasons:1) If you are a guy and want to see Martha Higareda naked several times. Yes, she goes topless in at least 4 scenes including a brief sex scene. 2) If you are a girl and want to have fun with your friends. 3) If you are in the mood for watching a mindless but entertaining movie. You know, the kind of movie that invites you to leave your brain at home. There are many clichès, specially on the characters. The only common denominator of the four lead actresses is their high social status and their so believed "perfect life". But we have the rebel, sexy, sassy girl with an attitude (Higareda), the lesbian cute rocker chick (Sariañana), the intellectual but sexy and strong girl (Sodi), the spoiled, cocky bitch (Adama), and the dumb but noble virgin (Aura). Each character has a colorful personality and their personality is likable. Expect fresh performances specially from Higareda and Sodi. Both girls will be very important in a near future. My only problem with Higareda is that she gets naked with the minimal provocation. I mean, she's hot sexy and everything but her nude scenes are not necessary and do not add anything special to the story. Sariñana delivers a fine performance but her father's intention to promote her music career is way too obvious. She's talented and that's what saves her from criticism. Salvador Sànchez also demonstrates why he's a versatile, serious actor. I like his work. Blanca Guerra steals the show with her performance. The woman is truly an amazing actress. Sànchez Navarro, Victor Gonzàlez, and the rest of the cast do what they have to do correctly.The direction is really good for being a movie oriented specific for a young audience. The score is also pretty good and fits perfect with the movie's tone. To be honest, some situations are far from reality specially in Mexican society. For example, the Institution is extremely clichèd and does not even exists. Then, the friendship between all the girls is pure plastic to my eyes. But I understand it's only a movie that tries to entertain at all costs. Overall, this is a fun movie that will not change your life but surely will make you have a good time. Recommended only if you are in the mood for light entertainment. Otherwise, you will get really annoyed.