Monday, October 19, 2020

New Film Review: Yellow Rose

 









YELLOW ROSE

Directed by Diane Paragas

Screenplay by Diane Paragas


A Filipina Teen, Rose Garcia (Eva Noblezada) who lives in a small town in Texas pursues her dream of becoming a country music star. However her mother being arrested by immigration throws a wrench in her plans.

First let me get this out of the way: The young lady who plays Rose, Eva Noblezada, is just great here. She says so much with a look!! You cant take your eyes off of her. She also is a pretty good singer. A performance that could get her an Oscar Nomination for sure...well if there is an Oscar Awards this year.

Another Positive, there is a rare Lea Solanga sighting in this film. Sadly, she is in the film for only 10 minutes but, it is rare she does movies so there is that. You don't know who Lea is? Google!!! Tony awards!! The only, ever, double Disney princess!

Sadly the story kind of sits there. There is no arc. There is really no end, in reality we really do not what happens to Rose. It is kind of a nice ending but really not fulfilling. There is nice performance by Liam Booth as Elliot , he is Rose's only real friend. However that relationship or even his story is not hashed out either. I found their relationship interesting, but it went no where.
There is a nice relationship Rose has with Dale Watson, playing well Dale Watson, and that relationship come up flat with no emotion, even when there was suppose to be some.

So I will give Yellow Rose 3 out of 5 stars for a interesting story at least and some very good performances. Sadly it is a bit flat.

From the shadows as always thanks for your time.



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