I don't know how many times I have seen this movie, and it's Still very entertaining for me! there is nothing like an actor growing and expanding their horizons, and showing you what they think is funny! not to mention that he brought a whole new light to things that most people don't even think about (even if it was for entertainments sake)Awesome movie when you just don't know what else to watch! its a funny feel good movie that actually makes you think and displays cheech's talent! he is no longer the burned out drug fiend with a fried brain! he is genuine and warm and does the right thing! (when it's important) I think the acting was actually pretty remarkable (even when it was meant to be goofy)

Cheech Marin is a great talent. In his film, "Born in East L.A.", he clearly shows a man that has a good understanding about the issues at the heart of this entertaining movie. For some years now he has been by himself as his partnership with Tommy Chong ended.Mr. Marin makes an important point in the film. Rudy, his main character, is a man born and raised in East L.A., as the title indicates, yet, he is deported to a country he probably has never been to. His roots are American, yet being in the wrong place, at the wrong time, trying to do a favor to his cousin, he is hauled to a detention center for illegal aliens and deported to Mexico.Of course, the arrest and his deportation serves as the basis of a clever comedy that is easy on the eyes and have us laughing throughout the many funny situations Mr. Marin has created for himself and his crew. Daniel Stern is good as Jimmy, the man that exploits Rudy. Paul Rodriguez has some good moments as the newly arrived guy that keeps thinking the messages he hears in Rudy's answering service come from the Jesus image behind it. The lovely Kamala Lopez is easy on one's eyes, and the great Lupe Ontiveros plays Rudy's mom."Born in East L.A." is a funny movie with a message.

I love everything about this movie, funny, touching (with the woman, her kids and the oranges) and everything else. But what I love most about this movie is Kamala Lopez. When she adjusts her dress and flips her gorgeous hair, I am left a helpless, drooling idiot. She is one of the most gorgeous women I have ever seen. It is my opinion that Latinas have the most beautiful bodies in the world. From Salma Hayek to Jennifer Lopez to Miss Nude Universe Mercedez, these Latina women are the reason why cavemen chiseled on walls (to borrow a quote from Greg Kinnear in As Good As It Gets). I love them, one and all! Anybody else out there love the Latinas? Let me hear ya say, yeah!!!

Born in East LA fails as a comedy because most of the movie is not funny. Getting into politics and the culture of East LA is one thing, but to drag on with scenes without any jokes is wrong. Without is sidekick Chong, Cheech is on his own to draw all the laughs. Even with an interesting supporting cast, including a picture of Jesus with the opening and closing eyes, the movie fails to capture the "white" audience it needed to be a success.Must have made millions in Mexico, but not on any top ten list in America.