Loco Love (2013) Loco Love , co-directed by Jose Luis Gutierrez Arias and Fernando Sariñana, is set in modern day Arizona and deals with a Mexican teen, Marisol (portrayed by Melany Bennett), and an American teen, Gavin (Evan Deverian), falling for each other and dating amidst the social pressures and racial tensions coming from both their families against each other. Though in theory the plot of this film sounded interesting - taking an apparent inspiration from Stephen Sondheim's "West Side Story", except set in contemporary time, and exploring how an interracial relationship could cope ( if ), in a town full of racial tension and prejudice from both racial sides involved - but unfortunately this film and its exploration of its themes and messages of racial tolerance and inclusivity failed in execution, starting with the characters who are supposed to carry the plot and help us connect. While Melany Bennett's interpretation of the protagonist, Marisol, is f...