[2] The screenplay was adapted by Fina Torres, Luis Alfaro, and Craig Fernandez to be a Latino version of the English novel, where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. No, because "From Prada to Nada" turned out to be a rather nice cultural movie of sorts.The story is about two sisters who live in luxury in Beverly Hills, when their father drops dead on his 55th birthday. Mary sees Rodrigo at the party with another woman, who turns out to be his wife and learns that they are buying Casa Bonita. And, of course, it is a story of family bonds and of finding love.There were aspects and parts of the movie that were venturing down the 'chick flick' lane, while other parts of the movie were so predictable that you saw it coming a mile away. When Nora becomes afraid of her feelings and that it would destroy her career, she coldly informs Edward that she is "just another girl who answered an ad in the paper" to him and drives him away. From Prada to Nada 2011 | 13+ | 1h 46m | Movies Based on Books Two Latina sisters accustomed to luxury and high style become penniless when their father dies, … You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. When their dad dies on his 55th birthday, Beverley Hills sisters, Mary and Nora, find themselves destitute, forced by a grasping sister-in-law to move in with their aunt in East L.A. Mary, the younger sister, is mortified: spoiled by her dad, ignorant of Spanish, scared of the vatos. From Prada to Nada is a romantic comedy, a social commentary about America's class system and Latino culture in America, and a modern retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel Sense and Sensibility. A Latina spin on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. Her sister convinces her to finish college, and she promptly decides that one of her T.A.s will be her ticket back to Rodeo Drive. Nora is devastated that Edward is getting married, but Mary urges her to go to the party and be honest with Edward about her feelings, stating that if Edward announced an engagement so quickly "he is way more confused than you are". They work together on the case for the cleaning ladies, winning a judgment when they discover that there has been a fraud with their payroll. Continue with Facebook Continue with email. [8], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "From Prada to Nada - Film Review & Movie Trailer", "Hispanics at the Movies: Hollywood Misses una Oportunidad", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=From_Prada_to_Nada&oldid=1012133828, Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from July 2020, All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention, Articles containing potentially dated statements from August 2020, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Outside, she and Bruno share a bottle of wine, sad over having to lose their chances with Mary and Edward. When Nora asks Mary if she loves Rodrigo, Mary tells her that she just wants to go back to Beverly Hills and that Rodrigo can make that happen. From Prada to Nada was released on Blu-ray and DVD May 3, 2011. Before they leave, their maid gives Nora a box left by their father. Heartbroken, Mary leaves the party and has a traffic accident after running a red light. Add the first question. Gabe visits his half-sisters at the hospital and reveals, without sadness, that he and the shrewish Olivia split up. As a last wish, a recently hospitalized grandmother, Evie, tasks her daughter and granddaughter, Sara, with a list of festive accomplishments to do together before Christmas, hoping that ... See full summary ». MCU fans, here are some streaming picks to watch while you wait for the next episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Solider.". The next door neighbor of Aunt Aurelia who falls for Mary. At the funeral they meet Gabe Dominguez, an unknown half-brother who resulted from an affair that their father had years ago. And it was nice to see Wilmer Valderrama in this movie as well.If you enjoy a moving with a loving story and a story that is close to life and realistic, then you should give "From Prada to Nada" a watch, because it is well worth it. Feb 14, 2012. hope this wasn't wilmer's come-back film. This is "From Prada To Nada - Full Movie (720p)" by THE ANGEL on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. She loves to shop and misses being rich. The film opens with Nora studying law and Mary shopping on Rodeo Drive. Lily L Super Reviewer. When Nora receives a promotion and transfer away from Edward, she quits rather than have people believe she slept her way up. Family and friends are seen celebrating at Nora and Edward's street party wedding. With Camilla Belle, Alexa PenaVega, Kuno Becker, Tina French. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. Actress Alexa Vega arrives at the premiere of "From Prada To Nada" held at the LA Live Regal Cinemas on January 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. . Olivia's brother and Nora's love interest. Edward arrives with a moving truck full of new home and office furniture. Download or stream from your Apple TV, Roku, Smart TV, computer or portable device. Trailer for From Prada to Nada. At the party, Mary and Gabe go to their father's office, where Mary gives Gabe the letters from their father and he tearfully realizes that their father wanted to be in his life. At the reading of their father's will, they discover that they are bankrupt. 3 of 4 people found this review helpful. When their dad dies on his 55th birthday, Beverley Hills sisters, Mary and Nora, find themselves destitute, forced by a grasping sister-in-law to move in with their aunt in East L.A. Mary, the younger sister, is mortified: spoiled by her dad, ignorant of Spanish, scared of the vatos.