El Cantante
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Movie Reviews of El Cantante
Movie Review: El Cantante - A Great Film!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony star and sizzle up the screen in the movie based on salsa legend Hector Lavoe!! Although I don't know much about Hector & Puchi this film makes you want to know more about the real Hector & Puchi!!
I have to agree with what MUZIK4THAPEOPLE!! said in his/her review about how they wish that this film could have been a little more detailed about Hector's & Puchi's deaths. Other than that I have no other complaints.
I love Jennifer Lopez movies and so when I seen the preview for this movie I knew I had to see it!! For this to be Marc Anthony's first film he did a fabulous job portraying Hector Lavoe and I just loved watching him in this film!!
Jennifer Lopez did a fabulous job as well portraying Puchi I have never seen her take on this type of role before and she did a great job as well I'm never disappointed with her movies and I don't think you will be either!!
This film was very moving and riveting and I would highly recommend this film to anyone who loves true stories!! I think you will find that this movie is worth buying - I certainly did!!!
Movie Review: Compelling performances and tragically engaging
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pleasantly surprised with nicely played performances by Jenny and Marc. Initially I thought they used their mega-star status to self-righteously misappropriate the portrayal of Hector's life. In retrospect I cannot think of a duo more deserving or appropriate to see this work through with high marks.
For many this movie will strike a chord as the typical story of Puerto Rican tragedy for which apparently not even the biggest of Puerto Rican stars can escape. The biopic documents Hector's humble beginnings in Puerto Rico, then his meteoric rise as a Salsa icon, to his downfall (literally from a hotel balcony). The performances were both moving and compelling and the overall viewing experience leaving a lasting impression of El Cantante's life and contributions.
I was disappointed that the movie only mentioned in passing Hector's "other" children which aside from his musical legacy are the heirs of Lavoe's history.
Movie Review: Lopez's "Oscar" Performance! Out Of This World!
Summary: 5 Stars
I seen this movie three times in the theatre's and I was so shocked at the amazing acting skills Jennifer had to bring to life on screen such a strong powerful women who doesn't take crap from no one. Her acting in this flick was out of this world. I am a HUGE fan of Jennifer and have seen almost all of her movies but this movie comes 2nd to best of Selena. Marc also did such a wonderful job in bringing Hector to life on screen. The acting was dead on. I really hope that when oscar time comes around that she really gets credit for this role. Even before the release people had the label of "oscar" written all over it! Let's cross our fingers. In any case the acting skills of both where out of this world. This will be a great movie to own and watch over and over again.Movie Review: WONDERFUL....
Summary: 5 Stars
I rented this film recently and was surprised at how good it was. The story depicts the stormy life and tragic end to the great salsa legend Hector Lavoe. This movie hits you in the heart from the start. It makes you care about the character and his music. I now own a cd of Hector Lavoe and I never knew I could like salsa. Who knew?? His music is amazing and the tragic events of his life makes you want to know the person behind the prose of his songs. My ears know good music when it hears it and this man was a icon. Hector Lavoe.......rest in peace!
I'm not much of a fan of Jennifer Lopez but she played a good role. However, another actress (a more popular one) would have made this film more marketable to the non-Hispanic population ( mass audience).
Movie Review: Excellent Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't know the story about Hector Lavoe. It film shows a human with a lot of talent but at the same time facing incredible challenges.
Their songs really reflect a level of sentiment that cannot be described. I find myself compelled with the words used, how they matched each part of his life.
I don't know why, but when I heard Marc singing, I feel much more pain in his voice than in the real Lavoe. The brief performance of Victor Manuelle as Ruben Blades is amazing. That song really touch you.
I will really like to see a non latin person seeing this movie, how they relate to it...