Debut (2001) Critic Reviews
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Based upon 6 Critic ReviewsHighest Rated
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Illuminating as it is entertaining.Read the full review
Familiar in its story arc, but fresh in its energy and lucky in its choice of actors.Read the full review
Sometimes amateurishly acted by the appealing younger cast but is nonetheless a neat blend of well-drawn major characters and drama, music, dance, romance and humor that generates considerable charm and achieves a heartwarming resolution of its generational conflict.Read the full review
It is also, despite the all-too-rare focus on the Filipino American community, a creakily familiar take on an age-old family dynamic.Read the full review
A pleasant and polished first feature for director Gene Cajayon.Read the full review
A melodramatic yarn that transcends some of its technical and storytelling flaws through the cheery energy and sincerity of its cast.Read the full review
