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Raising Victor Vargas (2003)

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Release Date: March 28, 2003 (LA/NY)
On DVD: August 26, 2003
Genre: Comedy, Teen, Drama, Romance
Running Time: 88 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language.
Director: Peter Sollett
Writer: Peter Sollett
Cast: Wilfree Vasquez, Krystal Rodriguez, Kevin Rivera, Silvestre Rasuk, Donna Maldonado, Altagracia Guzman, Melonie Diaz, Judy Marte, Victor Rasuk

A 16-year old boy that lives with his grandma and brother and sister in a small apartment in New York's Lower East Side sets his sights on the most beautiful girl in the neighborhood after he is caught sleeping with an ugly girl. What ensues is his first meaningful relationship and the reconstruction of his family. Read more

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Grade: A Most people haven't heard of Raising Victor Vargas, even though it is one of the most uplifting and warming romantic comedies around. Its setting and characters may suggest otherwise, but Raising Victor Vargas is one of the most entertaining movies of the year. Read the full movie review

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