Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas

A comedy with just the right blend of satire, social comment, myriad complications, romance and heart-tugging to give it some deft shading and variety.

Variety by Ronnie Scheib

Gloriously flamboyant comedic extravaganza, fuses soap opera and "American Idol"-type competition, following four wildly different women vying for the star role in a feature filmization of a popular telenovela.

The Hollywood Reporter by Kirk Honeycutt

An enjoyable spoof of Mexican soap operas and the entertainment business itself. The film doesn't ask to be taken seriously but if you absolutely insist, there is pointed commentary about the deep divisions within that society over skin color, gender politics and social backgrounds.

NPR

The "casi" in Casi Divas translates to "almost," and it's an appropriate word for the film as a whole.

NPR by Ian Buckwalter

The "casi" in Casi Divas translates to "almost," and it's an appropriate word for the film as a whole.

The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis

As the film picks up speed it also accrues a socially progressive agenda. If only this were half as well developed as the female leads.

Miami Herald by René Rodríguez

A shrill and gaudy comedy about the quest for celebrity.

Village Voice

A none-too-clever but hustling-to-please Mexican comedy.

Village Voice by Nick Pinkerton

A none-too-clever but hustling-to-please Mexican comedy.

Time Out by Monika Fabian

In using the urban poor and the queer community as punch lines, Casi Divas ultimately succumbs to its own criticism.