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Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Movie Reviews
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The Buena Vista Social Club chronicles the lives of the musicians that make up the Social Club. Their music is world-renowned, but there has yet to be a documentary of these famous Cuban musicians. The movie, shot by Ry Cooder documents not only the...read the complete Buena Vista Social Club (1999) review at Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
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Steve Rhodes
The real attraction of the movie, however, is its concert footage, introducing most of us to music that we've heard little of before. With haunting rhythms and soulful lyrics, the heartfelt songs strike an emotional chord deep within our psyche. From...read the complete Buena Vista Social Club (1999) review at Steve Rhodes
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Mark O'Hara
In "Buena Vista Social Club," Wim Wenders has made another important film. This story follows a group of aging Cuban musicians from their neighborhoods in Cuba to various concerts across the world, and finally to Carnegie Hall. It is a documentation of...read the complete Buena Vista Social Club (1999) review at Mark O'Hara
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by duckynash on April 02, 2009
This is one of the best music documentaries ever made. If you love Cuban music this film is a must-have. And if you're not into documentaries, buy the CD, by all means. Some of the best music you will ever ...
by J. Behar on February 08, 2009
Great music and very endearing musicians and vocalists. If you're planning a trip to Cuba you should see this DVD. It includes a glimpse into Cuba as it was B.C. (Before Castro) and how it is today. Even today Cubans truly love music. ...
by Carlos A. Moreno on October 24, 2008
The perfect story for the most amazing performers in Latin America and the Caribbean. A must have. ...
by Amaranth "music f... on June 01, 2008
Wim Wenders' "Buena Vista Social Club" is a masterpiece. American blues guitarist Ry Cooder goes to Cuba,in search of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. He comes to an impoverished, aging country. The clubs are long gone, living only in memories. ...
by P. Hernandez "phd... on May 03, 2008
Thank you, Ry Cooder for tracking done these hidden legends and documenting them before some of them disappeared. ...
by James Pio ""C... on September 21, 2007
I have several copies of this wonderful Cuban Music, one for the car, one for the house, etc. I have also purchased the DVD on the making of the CD by Ry Cooder. This is a lasting memory of what was a beautiful era in Cuban Music. You don't need to ...
by Joseph A. Sisson ... on September 09, 2007
EXCELLENT MOVIE FOR LOVERS OF CUBAN MUSIC.
RY COUTER AT AL DID AN EXCELLENT JOB IN SEARCHING FOR SOME OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS AND FINDING SUITABLE NEW ONES TO MAKE A GREAT ...
by Craig Kugler on August 01, 2007
The music has been beautiful, but this DVD gives you the ability to see the people and faces behind the music. We enjoyed it very much. ...
by Daniel Suarez on July 04, 2007
I'm a fan of old Cuban music, and I found it amazing how this incredible talent was reawakend to full bloom instantaneously when Ry Cooder put it together in this documentary. I had enjoy the CD, but had not had the opportunity to watch and enjoy the old ...
by M. Buettner "viva... on March 25, 2007
Loved this DVD because it's useful on so many levels for my Spanish class. Can use it for cultural discussions of music, social issues, history of Cuba, current policies toward Cuba, etc. Most expecially, kids like music and the life stories of the ...
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