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Theatrical Release Date:
08/03/2007
DVD Release Date:
10/30/2007
Run Time:
116min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Picturehouse
MPAA Rating:
R for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality.
Genre(s):
Drama
Plot: Pop icon Marc Anthony steps into the role of Salsa superstar Hector Lavoe in this biopic that follows the singer from his early career success as a Puerto Rican teen sensation to his later status as a New York City Latin idol while also documenting ... Read More
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Not a bad film over all. As an entertainer and a person who suffers from depression, I could really relate to alot of this film. I could feel what Hector was going through. Jennifer Lopez did a great ... job. Full Review
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My wife and I are African-Americans who grew up in NYC during the 60's and 70's. We lived and breathed latin music. Every weekend would bring house parties and dances and in our circle [a very large o... ne] in Manahattan and Queens it meant dancing to Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, TP etc. It meant hangin' out at the Palladium or the Corso and getting down [who had the baddest moves/steps]. It was a way of life. Why then are we denied the opportunity to re-live the good 'ole days of our youth in the "City". This is not just an affront to Latinos but to all people who appreciate a glorious culture and it's vibrant music. Unfortunately I am a senior business executive living in of all places Pittsburgh, PA where the movie did not show at all---what a disrace! Full Review
the best in the 70 truly was the salsa going on and people going to discos with out fear like know. it sho the street how empty they were in the 70 when you was able to trust the street of new york ci... ty. J lo and Marck show no only the salsa and Hector life but the best life of New York city they are excellent the best. Maria Ramos Full Review
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