A paean to the redemptive properties of dancing, sisterhood and Vera Cruz (fairly sure that grimy burg's never looked so lushly lovely) this tone poem of a movie is entertaining through its music, cinematography and charming performance by Maria Rojo in the lead. However, director Maria Novaro's pacing is on the slow side, with too many shots of the sexy Julia walking around being admired by horny guys and Novaro's camera. Give it a B.