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Calle 54

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Calle 54 reviews
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10.0 User Score:

Movie Info

Genre(s): Documentary

Written by: Fernando Trueba

Directed by: Fernando Trueba

Release Date:
Theatrical: October 20, 2000
DVD: November 13, 2001

Running Time: 105 minutes, Color

Origin: Spain / France / Italy

Summary

RATING: G for General Audiences

Starring Gato Barbieri, Cachao, Michel Camilo, and Paquito D'Rivera

This documentary features a behind-the-scenes look into the music of many of the premier contemporary Latin musicians.

What The Critics Said

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100

Rolling Stone Peter Travers

A landmark musical tribute.

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100

Variety David Stratton

Looks and sounds wonderful, and while more information about these giants of African-Latin music might have been welcome, the music's the thing.

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90

Washington Post Fernando Gonzalez

This is one fan's valentine to the music he loves. It just happens that the fan is a terrific filmmaker and the music loves him back -- and we get to see it and hear it all. What a treat.

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90

Mr. Showbiz Kevin Maynard

A must-see for avid fans and a welcome primer for nascent hip-shakers everywhere.

90

Washington Post Richard Harrington

A brilliantly conceived and elegantly realized documentary tribute to Latin jazz.

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90

Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

A magnificent concert film of Latino jazz.

90

The New York Times A.O. Scott

Even better on a second viewing because the film is such a pure expression of the director's love for the music, a love so infectious it should leave you elated.

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90

LA Weekly Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

Trueba reveals his subject organically, letting the music speak for itself.

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89

Austin Chronicle Marrit Ingman

The result is total immersion in the moment of the music, sure to send jazz fans over the moon.

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88

Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

Scene after scene in Calle 54 just knocks you out.

88

USA Today Mike Clark

The result is almost enough to make an audience levitate.

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88

Miami Herald Rene Rodriguez

The rapturous power of music has rarely been captured as purely and joyously as it is in Calle 54.

88

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

Some of the artists appear ecstatically transported as they play. Others are just having one hell of a good time. Believe me, it's contagious.

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83

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sean Axmaker

It lacks history, background and cultural roots, but it's undeniably infectious.

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80

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Visually as pleasing as it sounds.

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80

TV Guide Steve Simels

This is one of the most infectiously joyous celebrations of musicmaking ever committed to film. See it and be ennobled.

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75

San Francisco Chronicle Bob Graham

It is a spellbinding hour and 45 minutes of pure music, Latin jazz to be specific.

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75

Boston Globe Jay Carr

Filled with affection and verve and will do very nicely until the next shipment of Latin jazz comes along.

75

New York Post Lou Lumenick

A film that fans of Latin jazz won't want to miss.

70

Village Voice Ed Morales

A dazzling, long-overdue tribute to the true stars of Latin music.

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67

Portland Oregonian Mark Mohan

For those unschooled in Latin jazz, though, it might be best to just pick up the CD.

63

Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey

Trueba's movie is nearly undone by its shapelessness. Because the filmmaker imposes little in the way of form (or drama) on his subject, his film is a good listen without being a particularly good watch.

60

Salon.com Charles Taylor

Calle 54 doesn't have that coherence or vision of the "Buena Vista Social Club."

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Corrado G. gave it a 10:
I love this music.

Jim T. gave it a 10:
Fantastic movie!! The colors rich, the cinematography flawless, the sound makes you dance in your seat and clap with joy at the conclusion of each set.

Cliff A. gave it a 10:
Great music!

Sandra C. gave it a 10:
It's an extraordinary film!

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