This is the way it is. In the United States, this is how immigrants may often find themselves. They are here looking for a better life, and the resident nationalism is not always as welcoming as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
The movie compliments "The Music Never Stopped" in so many ways. The back of my seat was covered by the grown men crying for the duration of the film. Viewers are presented with personal, parental, and social struggles in this relatively typical and familiar struggle. If you are curious about this type of story, rent "Sin Nombre," and bring a translator (or somebody with some [Latin] immigrant ancestry) to explain and relate to the movie.
The script was well written, but as with most of these smaller titles, the roles were carried out by amateur actors and they both help and hinder the appreciation of the film. The story was engaging and not always predictable. There are some positive lessons and stories, but bring some Kleenex, many viewers will need it.
A Better Life will pull 4 out of 5 Cyclones for the well presented story immigrants and residents can follow and appreciate. The story does not seem to set out to try and change mindsets, it appears to want to share a story we should all be aware of.
-CycloneMovies.com Critic
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