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  • American Adobo
  • Opened January 25, 2002 | Runtime:1 hr. 44 min.
  • Deals with the everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness and security in their new homeland. Tere (Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner in her Queens apartment for a friend Read More
  • Cast: Christopher De Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Montalban
  • Director: Laurice Guillen
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Ensemble Film, Urban Comedy

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  • 50
    Washington Post | Michael O'Sullivan

    Tries to cram too many ingredients into one small pot.

  • 50
    Village Voice |

    Adobo doesn't exoticize the culture so much as leaven it with a sense of...

  • 50
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    An intimate, good-humored ethnic comedy like numerous others but cuts deeper...

  • 40
    New Times (L.A.) | Andy Klein

    The film is reasonably entertaining, though it begins to drag two-thirds...

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