A Million to Juan
The wealthy stranger realizes the situation and quietly hands to Juan a check for $1 million, but under the condition that he must give back all the money in one month.Juan is soon back on the Los Angeles street corner near the highway, selling plastic bags of oranges from a small shopping cart.Juan and Olivia are soon married, living in a lavish house with their loved ones, and expecting a baby girl they decide to call Esperanza, meaning hope.The final shot of the film sees the white clad angel standing outside of the family house, gaze turned heavenward, before departing down a street and disappearing into the light.The staff at Variety magazine gave the film a mixed review, writing, "The odds of A Million to Juan breaking out of its inherent niche-market appeal can be summed up in its title.Its positive intentions aren't enough to cross over into the mainstream...While Rodriguez adheres to the movie dictum of happy endings, his mix of message/mirth is too soft and mushy to reach a contemporary crowd.