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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75RogerEbert.comChristy LemireRogerEbert.comChristy LemireLowriders may spell too much out with obvious dialogue, and it may veer a bit too easily toward melodrama. But there’s an earnestness and a fundamental truth to this familial saga—as well as an appealing, low-budget scrappiness—that consistently make it hum.
- 70VarietyAndrew BarkerVarietyAndrew BarkerMuch like classic car customization, effective cinematic storytelling is often all about the detailing, and Ricardo de Montreuil’s Lowriders, which sets a tale of inter-generational rivalry and artistic awakening amidst East LA’s Latino car culture, has style and local color to spare.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenThe Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenA dynamic glimpse of contemporary Los Angeles funneled into an old-fashioned coming-of-age saga, Lowriders isn’t always persuasive, but it has plenty of heart.
- 60The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerCars could easily have been the stars of Lowriders, but the film makes them supporting players in a family drama that’s a mix of strong scenes and shopworn ones punctuated by clichés.
- 60Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlVillage VoiceAlan ScherstuhlOther than a from-nowhere burst of violence that nearly destroys the movie, Lowriders is a refreshingly muted celebration of family and forgiveness, of honoring your roots while being yourself.
- 50Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleLos Angeles TimesRobert AbeleIt’s dispiriting to watch Lowriders make every predictable move. It clutters an otherwise well-meaning snapshot of a vibrant community underserved by mainstream filmmaking.
- 50Chicago TribuneKatie WalshChicago TribuneKatie WalshWhile Lowriders offers an interesting entree into this world, it's unfortunately too formulaic and predictable to leave much of an impact.
- 50Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreFor all the corn, Lowriders can be appreciated for its rolling stock and serving a criminally under-served audience...a film with fine performances and teachable moments amidst all the melodrama.